NCAJ Service Project at Convention 2016

Sponsored by NCAJ’s New Lawyers Division

NCAJ's New Lawyers Division is leading the organization in supporting NourishNC and their work to feed chronically hungry students in New Hanover County!  We encourage all Convention attendees (and all NCAJ members!) to support this organization by donating food or funds.  Details are below.  Thank you!

The mission of NourishNC is to provide children with healthy food, empowering them to succeed in the classroom and in their community. The Backpack Program’s primary focus is to provide supplemental weekend food assistance to chronically hungry children in New Hanover County.  Their goal is to enhance children’s health and well-being by preventing the disastrous consequences of child hunger. NourishNC accomplishes this by providing 8 meals, 2 snacks and produce to nearly 620 children in 29 New Hanover County schools (PreK-12).  They serve these children every weekend during the entire school year and throughout all school breaks.

• 1 in 4 kids go hungry in New Hanover County
• More than 50% of New Hanover County school kids are on free/reduced lunch.
• In 17 Hew Hanover Co. schools 100% of the kids qualify for free/reduced lunch
• There are 7 food deserts in Wilmington alone.

Donating Funds - Making the Dollar Stretch Further

Donated food items (see list below) are very welcome.  However, please consider making a financial contribution instead.  More mouths are fed each day with dollar contributions, because every $1 donation distributes $4 worth of food.  NCAJ will present NourishNC with the total contribution amount after this drive.  Please help us reach our goal of donating over 1000 dollars and 1000 pounds of food to NourishNC!

Nourish a Child for an Entire Year   ($575)

Our students are happier and healthier all year round with this delicious donation! Includes 42 nutritious weekend bags (8 meals plus healthy snacks) along with meal boxes for spring, summer, and holiday breaks.

Nourish a Child for the School Year   ($360)

Send hunger packing! Includes 42 nutritious weekend bags (7-8 meals plus healthy snacks) that empower our students to succeed in the classroom Monday morning.

Nourish Break Box Combo   ($215)

Knock hunger out with this 1-2-3 combo! Includes all 3 Nourish meal boxes listed below.

Nourish Summer Box   ($135)

Cross hunger off our student’s summer list. This box provides approximately 3 healthy meals a day for 71 days.

Nourish A Child w/ Produce For an Entire Year  ($75)

Be a produce promoter with this option! Each weekend the child will receive a fresh fruit and hearty vegetable in their bag. Produce will be paired with meal ideas and simple sides like sweet potatoes and honey or carrots and ranch dressing.

Nourish Holiday Box   ($45)

Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like our Holiday Break Meal Box. This box provides approximately 3 healthy meals a day for 14 days.

Nourish Spring Break Box  ($35)

Put food insecurity on vacation with our Spring Break Meal Box. This box provides approximately 3 healthy meals a day for 14 days.

Most Needed Items
 

Collection boxes will be available at Convention.
Before Convention, you can drop off donated items at NCAJ HQ or upcoming NCAJ CLEs!

• Canned black beans
• Pudding cups
• Canned chicken (50z)
• Canned Chilli with Beans
• Canned Vegetables
• Canned Pasta with Meat (ex. Ravioli)
• Canned Tuna (50z)
• Macaroni and Cheese (boxes)
• Juice or Milk Box (shelf stable)
• Individual Sandwich Crackers
• Individual Mixed Nut Packets
• Individual Fruit Cups
• Individual Cereal Boxes/Cups
• Clif Bars or Granola Bars
• Peanut Butter and Jelly (no glass)
• Box of Oatmeal or Grits (individual packets)