We Are a Dropoff Location for PORCH Donations!
We’re excited to let you know that we are an official dropoff location for donations for PORCH’s Briar Chapel chapter! PORCH Briar Chapel is a volunteer-driven hunger relief organization that gathers nonperishable food donations. These donations go to the CORA Food Pantry, which offers emergency food assistance to community members in Chatham County who are experiencing food insecurity.
On the second Friday of each month, PORCH collects food contributions left on the “porch” of neighborhood participants, one of those being us! A PORCH Friday typically consists of about 2,000–3,000 pounds of food contributions that is then distributed via the CORA truck to local needy families and individuals. Since February 2024, PORCH volunteers have collected and delivered 2,766 pounds of food!
Nonperishable Food Items Accepted
We love being a part of this amazing initiative. Here are some food recommendations to bring in the next time you visit us at 501 Pharmacy.
Canned beans
Canned fruit and fruit cups (not applesauce)
Canned meat (chicken, tuna, salmon, ham)
Canned pasta sauce (no glass)
Canned veggies
Cereal
Cooking oil
Flour
Fresh apples
Mac and cheese
Pasta/rice
Peanut butter/almond butter
Pie/cookie/brownie mix
Soup
Spices
Help Us Donate to PORCH!
Help us fill our PORCH donation box up over and over again to help support the community! You are welcome to bring in these nonperishable items at any time. Be sure to bring a couple of items the next time you visit us! Not sure about a specific item? Feel free to give us a call first at 984-999-0501.