House of Raeford Farms and our non-profit, House of Raeford Farms FLOCK, celebrated Hunger Action Month with a fresh chicken giveaway this September.  We invited our social media followers and email subscribers to nominate their favorite non-profit who is helping to end hunger for a chance to win a fresh chicken donation this fall.

We received 200+ nominations for our September is Hunger Action Month Giveaway on this contest post.  There were so many amazing organizations that our team decided to pick more than one. Every winner we chose received multiple nominations with Eden’s Community Breakfast leading with over twenty nominations.   

Hunger relief has always been a core mission of FLOCK.

Founded by a company that helps feed the world, FLOCK believes we have a role to play in the communities where House of Raeford operates: providing nourishment to those who are food insecure. We appreciated the opportunity to learn more about other non-profits who are making a difference in our states where we do business.

Get To Know Our Winners

BAT CAVE DISASTER RELIEF – BAT CAVE, NC

MISSION: Bat Cave Disaster Relief is dedicated to supporting the recovery and rebuilding of Bat Cave, North Carolina, by providing immediate assistance and long-term resources to those affected by natural disasters.

NOMINATION: “They’ve been a tremendous blessing in the Bat Cave community since Hurricane Helene devastated our area. The Staton’s business was destroyed but instead of sitting idly by they began helping their neighbors who were also struggling. They’ve organized equipment and volunteers to move debris and repair driveways and arranged for supplies and monetary relief to residents of the Hickory Nut Gorge who lost so much and are still rebuilding today. Bat Cave Disaster Relief also prepares meals weekly for the local community, road workers and other contractors that are working to rebuild the infrastructure in our community. Ordinary people doing extraordinary things.” Ben Clump

BREAKING BREAD FOR JESUS – WELLFORD, SC

MISSION: Breaking Bread for Jesus serves our community by sharing the Love of Jesus; giving them food for their bodies; love for their souls & hope for the future. Feeding the hungry 7 days a week. 

NOMINATION: “Breaking Bread for Jesus is a family that decided that we needed to do better in feeding people. They used to run out of their home, but they now have a building and are still feeding everybody they eith the help of the community can everyday. They are amazing people who do it out of nothing but kindness!” Debbie Scott Reitz

NOMINATION: “I would like to nominate breaking bread for Jesus in Wellford, SC. They are dedicated to supplying hot, fresh meals to the people in need in their community. They show love and compassion to others and have been doing so for many years. This would be such a blessing to so many.” Danielle Choate

EDEN’S COMMUNITY BREAKFAST – LUMBERTON, NC

MISSION: Eden’s Community Breakfast serves those struggling with food insecurity, our homeless community and serves as a shelter in the winter. We serve breakfast 6 days a week 

NOMINATION:  “I nominate Eden’s Community Breakfast for the incredible impact they make in our community. Monday through Friday, Eden feeds the homeless, providing hot meals and compassion to those in need. During the cold winter months, they open their doors 24 hours a day offering three hot meals, showers, a warm and safe place, fellowship, prayer, and encouragement. Eden doesn’t just meet physical needs—they provide hope, dignity, love, and the opportunity to experience God’s care when people need it most.” Latoya Hunt

MEET ME AT THE BRIDGE – CHARLOTTE, DURHAM, & FAYETTEVILLE, NC

MISSION: Meet Me At the Bridge is taking the love of Christ to the city streets of our major cities through outreaches of free meals, clothes and ministry. 

NOMINATION: What a wonderful thing for your company to do! I’ve canned literally hundreds of pounds of House of Raeford’s wonderful chicken over the past 6 years, always impressed with the quality and the fact that EVERY box I’ve purchased carries a pack date ONE DAY before my pickup date. That’s fresh! Needless to say, I haven’t bought any grocery store chicken since covid : ) I’m nominating Meet Me at the Bridge, a homeless ministry based in Durham, NC that also serves Charlotte and Fayetteville. The founder and director is my former pastor. I live too far away to maintain an active role now, but I know for a fact that the ministry has served thousands of hot meals over the years to the homeless or nearly-so. You can see more information about the ministry at https://www.meetmeatthebridge.com/ Blessings to you for doing this!

RESCUE MISSION OF CAPE FEAR – WILMINGTON, NC

MISSION: The Rescue Mission of Cape Fear was founded in 1974 as a Christ centered ministry serving those living in homelessness in the greater Wilmington area. Since then, we have grown into a thriving nonprofit, serving scores of men through our program. At the Rescue Mission of Cape Fear, we meet the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of those that are lost and hurting. Over the years, we have learned that we can change the face of homelessness in our community by focusing on the holistic needs of each individual.

NOMINATION: “Please consider Rescue Mission of Cape Fear. They are a residential program that helps to cloth, feed and house homeless men and help them find employment. The work they do for the underserved in our community is desperately needed.”  Darrin Powers

SUNDAY DINNER WITH A TWIST – GREENVILLE, SC

MISSION:
Sunday Dinner with A Twist is providing meals and care to the unsheltered community with love and no stipulations. 

NOMINATION: “Redd leads a group of volunteers to feed, clothe, and help them transition back through meeting Greenville’s homeless population where they are. I donated a case of thighs and they were able to serve more than 200 a hot, nutritious meal.” Ray Williams