People started lining up early Friday afternoon for the annual trunk or treat at the Make A Difference Food Pantry in Mount Olive. The event got underway shortly after 5 p.m. Kids and parents were given treats and goodies from staff and volunteers who were dressed in some very impressive costumes that caught the eyes of…… read more »
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Trunk Or Treat Brings Families To The Make A Difference Food Pantry (PHOTO GALLERY)
MAD Food Pantry Hosts Drive Thru Trunk Or Treat
The Make A Difference Food Pantry in Mount Olive is hosting a drive thru trunk or treat event. Attendees are invited to drive up and join the Halloween celebration this Friday, October 29, from 5:30 – 7 PM. The Make A Difference Food Pantry is located at 922 N. Breazeale Avenue in Mount Olive.… read more »
Kenzie Hinson Named To Points Of Light Inspiration Honor Roll
A local youth is named to the 2021 Points of Light Inspiration Honor Roll. Kenzie Hinson, founder and operator of the Make A Difference Food Pantry in Mount Olive, was named to this year’s prestigious list. Since opening seven years ago, Hinson and her team have served over 6 million meals and over 700,000 pounds…… read more »
Make A Difference Food Pantry To Host “Bunny Frenzy Drive-Thru”
Hop by the Make A Difference Food Pantry for a family-friendly Easter event this weekend. The Make A Difference Food Pantry in Mount Olive is holding a Bunny Frenzy Drive-Thru this Saturday, April 3rd from 1:30 – 3 PM. The event will feature a scavenger hunt, Easter eggs, and an appearance by the Easter bunny.… read more »
Community Meals Available On MLK Day
The Make A Difference Food Pantry will be hosting a community feed on Monday, January 18, along with ten other area organizations. Hot meals will be prepared and distributed from 11:30 AM – 1 PM through a drive thru at each site. The sites participating in the meal distribution are: Make A Difference Food Pantry…… read more »
Drive Thru Event Brings Christmas Cheer At MAD Pantry
Friday night, nearly 350 cars came to the Make A Difference Food Pantry Drive Thru Christmas Spirit Event. They were greeted by the Grinch, Scooby, Cindy Lou, Buddy the Elf, The Elf on The Shelf, Rudolph, Olaf, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, and Ana from Frozen. Treats were provided for the kids. Along with lifting spirits, the MAD…… read more »
Make A Difference Food Pantry Continues Mission During Holidays
The Make A Difference Food Pantry is staying busy with just over one week to go until Christmas. Kenzie Hinson is the owner and operator of the Make A Difference Food Pantry in Mount Olive. She appeared on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3. Hinson says a free drive thru…… read more »
Christmas Fun This Friday At Make A Difference Food Pantry
Join the volunteers at the Make A Difference Food Pantry in Mount Olive for a drive thru Christmas experience! Attendees can enjoy the Christmas scenes from the warmth and safety of their vehicle this Friday, December 4, from 5:30 – 7 PM. There will be favors and snacks for the kids, and special appearances by…… read more »
DELICIOUS: Food Pantry Hosts Pie Baking Contest (PHOTO GALLERY)
The Make A Difference Food Pantry in Mount Olive held its pie baking contest Saturday morning. Due to social distancing measure, the contestants baked their pies at home and then dropped them off at the pantry. There were a total of 16 pies entered in the contest. The five judges were brought in one or…… read more »
Food Pantry Hosts Trunk-Or-Treat (PHOTO GALLERY)
The Make A Different Food Pantry in Mount Olive hosted a drive thru Trunk-or-Treat late Friday afternoon. The turnout was great, with traffic lining up on Breazeale Ave waiting to take their children through the line. Volunteers were dressed up in their costumes. They waited by the building to pass out goodies to the children.… read more »
