Junior Women's League of Smithfield Hosts Stock the Box Food Drive to Support Blessing Boxes and Combat Food Insecurity in Johnston County at the 9th Annual Touch A Truck on November 2nd

Junior Women's League of Smithfield Hosts Stock the Box Food Drive to Support Blessing Boxes and Combat Food Insecurity in Johnston County at the 9th Annual Touch A Truck on November 2 in Downtown Smithfield

Smithfield, NC – The Junior Women's League of Smithfield (JWL) is proud to announce its upcoming Stock the Box Food Drive during their 9th Annual Touch A Truck community event to help fight food insecurity in Johnston County. The donation collection will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 9am-2pm in Downtown Smithfield during the Touch A Truck event.

The public is asked to bring non-perishable food donations to support the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield’s Blessing Boxes, a local initiative that provides easy access to food for those in need. The 9th Annual Touch A Truck event will feature a variety of trucks and vehicles for children and adults alike to explore, including fire trucks, police cars, construction equipment, and more.

Food insecurity remains a pressing issue in Johnston County, and the Blessing Boxes provide an accessible, immediate resource for families and individuals who need help.  We are excited to bring the community together for a fun day, while also supporting such a meaningful cause.

Attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods, boxed food items, and other non-perishable items to help stock the Blessing Boxes, which are strategically placed throughout the county at local fire departments. Donations will be collected throughout the day, and every contribution will go directly to those in need.

Event Details:

• What: Touch A Truck’s Stock the Box Food Drive
• When: Saturday, November 2, 2024, 9am-2pm
• Where: Downtown Smithfield

In addition to the truck exploration, there will be food vendors, activities for children, and opportunities for community members to learn more about the ongoing efforts to fight hunger in Johnston County.

For more information about the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield and its initiatives, please

visit www.JWLSmithfield.com or email JWLSmithfield@gmail.com.

About The Junior Women's League of Smithfield

The Junior Women's League of Smithfield (JWL) is a non-profit organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action of trained volunteers. Our organization was founded in Smithfield, but is dedicated to the betterment of all communities within Johnston County.  Since the League’s inception in 2015, JWL has awarded over $171,000 in Community Impact Grants to Johnston County nonprofit organizations, league initiatives and Student Scholarships and completed more than 19,000 hours of community service.