Providing emergency relief and resources
to Henderson County residents who are in financial crisis
An opportunity for clergy, business leaders, volunteers, partnering agencies, new residents or anyone in the community to learn more about Interfaith Assistance Ministry. Take a quick tour to familiarize yourself with the operations within this organization and how IAM serves the Henderson County residents when in crisis. Contact Rebecca Moon at 828-697-7029 ext. 304, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would like to attend the October 29th meeting.
The annual National Letter Carrier's Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday May 11, brought in 43,374 lbs. of food! The food was distributed between IAM, the Salvation Army and the smaller food pantries in the County. Thanks to everyone who participated in this amazing food drive! Thanks to the United Way for publicizing the food drive here in Henderson County! Thanks to everyone who put food out for the letter carriers to pick up! Thanks to the awesome letter carriers who picked up the food AND delivered the mail! Thanks to MANNA Food Bank for coordination, support and delivering the food to the various organizations! Thanks to the Salvation Army for coordinating the volunteers. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped sort and pack 43,374 lbs. of food in the Post Office Annex! Thanks to MANNA and the Hendersonville Firemen who unloaded over 14,000 lbs. of food for the IAM Pantry! And thanks to the IAM volunteers who are coming in for extra shifts this week to unpack and sort the food!
IAM's annual fundraiser, "A Taste of Hendersonville" will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. This is a very popular event. Over 20 local restaurants provide samples of their delicious specialties. A super Silent Auction with products and services (and golf packages!) donated by local artists and businesses offers the opportunity to bid on some wonderful items. Tickets are $40 and will go on sale at IAM in July. They always sell out quickly! Sponsorship opportunities are available now and most Sponsor Levels include tickets. For more information about Sponsor Levels, call Judie Sloan at 697-7029 ext. 331.
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