Support your neighbors through our food drive for PORCH 

This winter, we're hosting a drive on behalf of PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro to collect food for local families experiencing food insecurity and we’d love for you to join us. From December 5–31, you can drop off non-perishable food donations in the collection box on the main level of the library.  

Your donation helps PORCH provide: 

  • Monthly fresh groceries for more than 750 local families 

  • Support for 16+ local food pantries 

  • $24,000 in annual funding for snack programs in Chapel Hill–Carrboro City Schools 
      

PORCH’s vision is to help everyone in our community has access to enough fresh food to lead an active, healthy life. You can learn more about their work, volunteer opportunities, and ways to give at PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Thank you for helping us support PORCH and spread some kindness this winter. 

What to donate 

While all non-perishable items are appreciated, PORCH’s most needed items right now are: 

  • Canned fruit 

  • Oats  

  • Healthy snacks 

  • Cooking oil 

  • Condiments 

  • Nutella 
      

For the full list of requested items, visit PORCH’s website.  

Earn an extra Winter Reading raffle ticket by donating 

Our annual Book Bingo Winter Reading program starts December 10 and donating to the food drive earns you an extra ticket to our prize raffle! Sign up, download your bingo card, and learn more here: 
 chapelhillpubliclibrary.org/winter-reading