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Evelyn Johnson was one of more than 1,100 people that received food from Inter-Faith Food Shuttle which visited Princeville on Wednesday. Photo/Chip Wigginton

September 8, 2011

Organization feeds more than 1,100 in Princeville

Editor Chip Wigginton The Daily Southerner Thu Sep 08, 2011, 05:16 PM EDT

TARBORO — The Inter-Faith Food Shuttle visited Princeville on Wednesday to dispense food items to those in need.

Scheduled to begin handing out food at 3 p.m., they opened the lines early due the long line that had formed.

“We started at 2:30 p.m. because the line had gotten so long that we felt we could not hold the line anymore,” said Kia Baker, director for Food Recovery and Distribution for the group. “Last week, we served 891 individuals in Rocky Mount and I think we will probably surpass that number today.”

The group scheduled this trip to Princeville as result of the hardships caused by Hurricane Irene, which hit the area more than a week ago.

“We are handing out lots and lots of fresh produce and shelf staple items, as well as some bread and water,” said Baker. “We know people have run out of bread and water. We know a lot of people just got their power back this week and lost all of their food. That is a heavy thing to overcome, especially if they are already struggling.

"We just want to make sure we can get out here so people can get the food to feed themselves.”

By the time the group completed their distribution efforts on Wednesday, they had given out 13,262 pounds of food. They had served 1,160 individuals from 323 households.

Evelyn Johnson of Tarboro was one of those individuals.

“I am very thankful that the door has been opened to the residents of Tarboro, Princeville and the area to come out and receive food,” said Johnson.

Princeville Mayor Priscilla Everett-Oates of Princeville was there, talking to the individuals as they passed through and collected their food.

“I need to make sure the people are okay and are being cared for,” said Everett-Oates. “The resource providers have been great to us and they are continuing to be great.

"I thank God for them.”

“We have lots of donors,” said Baker. “Harris-Teeter, Target, BJ’s and Wal-Mart all contribute.

"We also get some food from the state farmers market, Forrest Produce and from the generosity of community members, who give cash donations or bring food in.”

According to their website, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle pioneers innovative, transformative solutions designed to end hunger in our community.

“We make it wor,” said Baker.

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