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Community Inspired To Help Children Through “Food Round-Up”

Community Inspired To Help Children Through “Food
Round-Up”

April 01, 2007

Churches, businesses, and individuals in the community are poised for a fourth consecutive year to help children by giving to Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina’s (BCH) “Food Round-Up.” Throughout the month of April, the food and supply drive provides a unique opportunity for members of the community to impact the lives of boys and girls living at BCH facilities across the state.

A non-profit organization, BCH depends on the generosity of supporters from churches, businesses and other community members to help meet the tremendous needs of the children in care. BCH held its inaugural food drive in Summer 2003.

“It’s been inspiring to witness the love and outpouring of support we have received through the Food Roundup,” says BCH president Michael C. Blackwell who has led the 121-year-old agency since 1983.

Last year, hundreds of Baptist churches collected, counted and delivered literally tons of food and supplies. Businesses including Two Men and a Truck and Tyson Foods, Inc. were also instrumental in supporting the food drive. Tyson donated 40,000 lbs. of chicken to feed BCH’s boys and girls. Two Men and a Truck helped transport hundreds of non-perishable food items to various BCH facilities across the state.

The Food Roundup is an important part of BCH’s annual support and saves the agency money. The initiative allows BCH to redirect the funds to other important areas such as children’s educational needs and daily operational expenditures. Most importantly, it ensures that the children’s needs are met.

“Many of our boys and girls come from situations where their needs did not come first,” Blackwell says. “The response we receive from the food drive shows our children there are adults who truly care for them. When they sit at the dinner table, they know their meal was provided by people who have their best interests at heart.”

To learn how your business, church or organization can participate in the BCH Food Roundup, contact Food Roundup coordinator Alan Williams at 1-800-476-3669 ext. 1277 or visit www.bchfamily.org.

Since 1885, Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina has helped children and families. BCH began with one campus, Mills Home in Thomasville, but now provides services in communities across the state.

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