Wake County SmartStart Collaborates with Food Bank of Eastern and Central North Carolina

Raleigh, NC, September 12, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Ever mindful of the challenging economic situation and in keeping with its core value of community collaboration, on September 25, Wake County SmartStart will participate in a community service project at the Food Bank of Eastern and Central North Carolina. Wake County SmartStart employees will assist with repackaging and sorting food donations, quality control of food donations and administrative work as required. In conjunction with the community service project, with the help of its building management company Highwoods Property, Wake County SmartStart will spearhead a food drive at its office location, 1121 Situs Court, Suite 250 in Raleigh. In support of the Food Bank’s Hunger Action Month, food will be collected in Wake County SmartStart’s foyer from September 14 through October 16.

“Volunteering with the Food Bank enables Wake County SmartStart to fulfill its organizational need for team building while allowing us to help the community at large, and, indirectly, many of the families served through Wake County SmartStart’s programs,” explained Pam Dowdy, Wake County SmartStart executive director.

Wake County SmartStart is a nonprofit organization that works to ensure every child in Wake County, birth to 5, is prepared for success in school and life. Created in 1996, Wake County SmartStart works to improve the quality, accessibility and affordability of child care settings, provide preventive health and early intervention services and offer family support services. The organization also promotes, supports, and advocates for the needs of young children living in Wake County. For more information about Wake County SmartStart, its partners and projects, visit http://www.wakesmartstart.org or call (919) 851-9550.

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Contacts:
Pam Dowdy, Executive Director, (919) 851-9550, Ext. 1101