Tuesday, April 14th Posted about about 4 years ago

'Unforgettable' Footage of Endless Line of Cars at Food Banks a Stark Illustration of Coronavirus Crisis in US.We've seen the news of long lines at food banks, pantries, schools ... anywhere food is being distributed. Maybe we've even been in those lines to receive food or to help distribute it. Whatever the case, the impact of the crisis is real.Your participation in the NWA Be Neighborly Food...

Wednesday, April 8th Posted about about 4 years ago

Perhaps you saw this headline on Monday: Foods banks struggle to meet demand as COVID-19 impacts more jobs (see https://talkbusiness.net/2020/04/foods-banks-struggle-to-meet-demand-as-covid-19-impacts-more-jobs/).The NWA Be Neighborly Food Drive is helping fill the food gap for our neighbors in need in Northwest Arkansas. The food you're helping to provide is being distributed in a number of no...

Thursday, April 2nd - NWA Gives - 4:30PM UPDATE Posted about about 4 years ago

Hi everyone! Thanks to your combined generosity, The NWA Be Neighborly Food Drive is in third place (as of 4:30pm) for NWA Gives! Will you take a moment and encourage your friends one more time to donate to the Food Drive? Speaking for everyone who will receive food from this drive, THANK YOU!Be neighborly,Bret Raymond, CEOThe Pack Shack

Thursday, April 2nd - NWA Gives - 1PM UPDATE $30,000+ Posted about about 4 years ago

Today is NWA Gives, and we've seen a lot of generosity today! In addition to the online donations, we've received over $11,500 in offline donations (checks, Venmo) that is not reflected in the current total. And ... word is that we'll be receiving a $15,000 matching grant as well, bringing the current overall total of the Be Neighborly Food Drive to $30,235!There's still time to get in on our g...

Wednesday, April 1st Posted about about 4 years ago

Check out the video discussing the NWA Be Neighborly Food Drive!

Monday, March 30th Posted about about 4 years ago

Happy Monday! I hope you are staying safe and well. This weekend, we received another generous gift of $5,000 that will be matched by the person's employer. If your employer has a matching program, this is a great opportunity to increase the impact of the NWA Be Neighborly Food Drive. The Pack Shack is a 501(c)(3), so we should qualify for any matching programs. This week we'll be highlighting ...

Friday, March 27th Posted about about 4 years ago

Great news! We've received a $5,000 gift to go toward the NWA Be Neighborly Food Drive! This will provide food for hundreds of people ... Please continue to share the fundraiser with your friends, and stay tuned to The Pack Shack's social media pages for announcements regarding the prize giveaways that will help support our local business sponsors! Please also welcome our newest sponsors: Simpl...

Thursday, March 26th Posted about about 4 years ago

Hi everyone! The NWA Be Neighborly Food Drive is gaining momentum with over $3,000 contributed so far (online + offline contributions). Starting tomorrow, we'll be live streaming giveaways from local businesses and making some exciting announcements. Watch for upcoming details on a big "like & share" social media competition to increase your chances to win a gift card or some cool swag. Or ...

Monday, March 23rd Posted about about 4 years ago

Thanks to everyone who has supported the NWA Be Neighborly Food Drive so far! In addition to donations received online, we've received a number of checks as well. Also, we learned that some employers will match donations to The Pack Shack, so you might check to see if your employer would do so. The Pack Shack is a 501(c)(3), so we should qualify.Be sure to support our local NWA businesses, incl...