2090 Buffalo Shoals Road 
Catawba, NC 28609

Food Drive

Balls Creek Campmeeting will be conducting a food drive for the Christian Food Pantry of Sherrills Ford (Hopewell UMC) at the campground during the entire two weeks of Campmeeting. Donation boxes will be in the Arbor and will be clearly marked.

They currently run two food drives per year - spring and fall. Unfortunately, the spring food drive does not last all the way through the summer. They begin to run out of food just as school is starting.

Many of those in need in our area might not have access to a traditional stove. Some are living in campers, RVs, or even tents! Complete meals that don't have to be cooked on a stove are incredibly useful to these folks. While all donations are welcome, these items were specifically asked for.
 

• Hormel Compleats
• Dinty Moore
• Kid-friendly meals with pop top lids or microwaveable meals such as Chef Boyardee spaghetti and meatballs
• Beanee Weenee - with poptop lids
• microwaveable mac & cheese

Here are a couple of other things to think about when purchasing food items to donate. Take a quick look at the directions on the package to make sure that additional items aren't needed to complete the recipe. For example, some boxed meals require meat, eggs, milk, or oil to prepare them. Families without access to these items can't use these meals.

Additional items that are always needed:

• laundry detergent (pods or dry)
• feminine hygiene items
• diapers and wipes
• dry pet food
• hygiene items - toothbrushes, toothpaste, deoderant, soap, shampoo, etc.
• clothing - men, women, children, baby
• blankets

Additional information about the Food Pantry:
Every year the Christian Food Pantry of Sherrills Ford provides emergency food assistance to families in our area. The Pantry is based at Hopewell Methodist Church and is a local program that does not get any governmental assistance. 100% of the money, food, and toiletries donated goes directly to those in need.