Dear Friend,

You know that a good meal brings people together, especially at Thanksgiving.

Yet this year, many of our friends and neighbors are wondering if they can afford their daily meals, much less the special holiday foods at the heart of so many treasured memories. When the costs of food, housing, and utilities are all high — and now that SNAP benefits have been stalled, interrupted, or delayed — more people are faced with impossible choices.

That’s why I urge you to make a gift today. Your support can help local families, seniors, and veterans have a holiday filled with warm meals and even warmer memories. Thanks to a special match from some compassionate friends, your gift can go twice as far:

With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, will you help the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina at prepare by making your gift today?