Mountain Finding Pledges $35,000 to local food pantry to help fight food insecurity

PRESS RELEASE (10-09-2024)

MOUNTAIN FINDINGS THRIFT STORE

Mountain Findings is pledging 100 percent of this week&'s sales to help fight food insecurity in our area due to the impact of Hurricane Helene. The Board of Directors of Mountain Findings recently met to discuss ways to assist those affected in Western North Carolina after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. They have decided to focus on their long-standing partnership with local non-profits that support those in need within the community.

Jill Helmer, President of Mountain Findings, and the board recognize that food insecurity is an ever-growing concern. Due to the catastrophic flooding that led to the loss of the Mountain Area Nutritional Needs Alliance (MANNA Foodbank), a member of Feeding America located in Asheville, North Carolina, the link between the food industry and over 200 partner food pantries have been severed.

One of the recipients of MANNA is the Highlands Emergency Council (EC), and the impact of this loss could devastate the non-profit, which provides meals to individuals and families in need.

Helmer stated, "Without a key partner like MANNA, Highlands Emergency Council is forced to purchase food staples at a much higher cost than through the MANNA coalition. Over the years, Mountain Findings and EC have developed a community partnership, a trusted alliance that has positively impacted so many."

This Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 10, 11, and 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mountain Findings will donate 100 percent of its sales toward reaching its target goal of $35,000 to assist EC in purchasing food for our low-income residents, senior citizens, young families, and single-parent families.

Whether patrons spend $1 or $1000 at Mountain Findings, every penny will go to EC. Additionally, if patrons decide to donate above the purchase price, 100 percent of the donation will go to EC.

It's important to note that Mountain Findings has only been successful because of our generous donors of slightly used housewares, home goods, and furniture, as well as our patrons shopping, who have collectively helped us raise nearly $6 million in over 50 years.

This has been put back into our community and surrounding areas through grants and high school senior scholarships. If you decide to help but not purchase anything, you can drop off your check, cash, or use your credit card to donate – it will all go to the Emergency Council. 100 percent!