Food Bank of CENC Kids Summer Stock Social Media Mixer A Success!
Posted by Lisa Sullivan, 2 months, 2 weeks ago at 9:00 am. 0 comments
One June 3rd the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina held it’s kick-off event to their Kids Summer Stock program – the Social Media Mixer – bringing together many Triangle-area social media aficionados and their Families. From bloggers to Tweeters to Facebook Fans, etc. we all came together to celebrate this amazing program, one that is so vital to our community.
Each Summer 250,000 some odd children who would otherwise receive 2 hot nutritious meals a day thanks to the free and reduced lunch programs at school don’t have that opportunity for nearly eight weeks. When school’s out for summer so goes the nutrition. Kids Summer Stock is a program that builds awareness, funds, & donations to help subsidize for those families.
Lisa Sullivan of Tweet Divas with Jen Newmeyerof the Food Bank of CENC
The Tweet Divas were a proud sponsor of the Social Media Mixer and it was a FANTASTIC time too!
Our chefs from The Healing Place prepared snacks from foods that Food Bank beneficiaries receive (and oh that sweet potato whatchamacallit was OUTSTANDING!).
Ed and Heba pose with attendee & Food Bank Rep, Christy Simmons
We had special guests in attendance, including Ed Brantley and Heba Salama from NBC’s The Biggest Loser who were available to talk about their journey, take pictures, and sign autographs with attendees.
And of course, what event wouldn’t be complete without prizes – TONS of them!
One gal walked away with a weekend retreat at Adlerhost, Mountain Cabin NC located near Boone.
Tweet Diva Amanda Moralis with her winnings!
Another put her tickets in for up to 10 cellphones courtesy of Best Buy. She won 5 and you know what she did? She paid it forward by giving 2 away! The recipients were surprised and very grateful.
Divas Amanda and Jen
Jennifer Newmeyer of the Food Bank was the Lead Organizer for this event and she did an amazing job!
Thanks to ALL of our sponsors including, the Carolina Hurricanes Kids in Community Foundation, Whimsy Two, Treasure Trove Jewelry, Regal Cinemas, Author Sarah Dessen, and so many, many more. Thanks to the countless volunteers who gave their time to help with the various components of the evening, the staff at the Food Bank, and our two blogger sponsors – Motherhood and Me as well as Dirt and Noise.
The registration table filled with all kinds of goodies!
The Kids Summer Stock program continues throughout the month of June. For more information on events in the Central and Eastern part of North Carolina, see this link.
These kids need your help! If you’ve been thinking about contributing but haven’t had the time yet, please give what you can as the month winds down. It’s never too late to donate to this worthy cause!