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From the Executive Director
Dear Friends,
 
As we enter 2021, all of us at IAM want to say once again how much we value and respect our relationships with the many generous congregations in and around Henderson County that support our crisis services mission.
 
For 37 years, you have helped provide the solid foundation upon which our mission was built. With your critical support, IAM has become the leading source of immediate crisis assistance in Henderson County for our neighbors who are hungry, struggling to pay the rent, utility bills, prescriptions, and purchase clothing for their children as they grow.

We are humbled and gratified by your support. Thank you for blessing us with your support.
 
Stay well,
Make Your Plans for Souper Bowl 2021
Once again this year, IAM is proud to partner with tacklehunger.org in the Souper Bowl of Caring.

Souper Bowl of Caring helps transform the annual Super Bowl into a nation-wide movement inspiring people to give locally and make a collective impact on hunger. Mobilizing grassroots resources including churches, schools, civic groups, and caring individuals, the Souper Bowl of Caring movement has created over $160 million worth of support that stays completely local. 

Here in Henderson County, you can organize a Souper Bowl of Caring drive in your faith congregation, neighborhood, civic organization, or club to help local neighbors who are food insecure.

An Easy Way for Your Congregation to Participate

An easy way is to ask your organization to collect cans of soup and other canned foods and donations of $1 or more to go with your food donations. Bring them to IAM during February, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

If you need help with a large drive, please call Ernest or Wally at IAM to arrange a pick-up: 828-697-7029.

Thank you for helping IAM feed the estimated 1 in 7 people (children and adults) in Western North Carolina who struggle with hunger and the 1 in 5 children facing food insecurity in our region of North Carolina.

This year, let's make sure we score a touchdown in the fight against hunger!
IAM's Current Pantry and Clothing Needs
Our pantry needs have been greater than ever this month. We have particular needs this month for:

  • Canned Soup
  • Potatoes
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • One Pound Bags of Rice
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Canned Tuna
  • Canned Chicken
  • Instant Oatmeal
  • Shampoo
  • Paper Towels
  • Toilet Tissue
  • Plastic Grocery Bags

Our clothing needs this month. New or gently used:

  • Queen Sheet Sets
  • Full/Double Comforter/Blankets
  • Men's and Women's Socks
  • New Underwear of All Sizes
  • Boys' and Girls' Long-sleeved Shirts
  • Boys' and Girls' Pants
  • Baby Boy and Girl Clothes (0-24 months) Long-sleeve and Pants
  • Athletic Shoes
  • Working Men's Boots
  • Working Men's and Women's Non-skid Shoes

Thank you for helping us help our neighbors. With the critical support of our congregation partners, we are able to assist individuals and families who are in need of a helping hand.
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Accepting donations
Mon -Thurs 10 - 4 p.m.

310 Freeman Street off Four Seasons Blvd
behind Tequila's Mexican Restaurant.

Large quantity donations can be picked up.
Call us at (828) 697-7029 ext. 1131
Updates on IAM Operations
Hours of Operation
We continue to assist neighbors and accept donations of food Monday - Thursday 10 - 4 p.m.

Drive-Thru Tuesdays
Our very successful food distribution will continue in 2021. Tuesdays 3-5:30 p.m.

Seeking Volunteers
IAM is in need of additional volunteers during this challenging time.

We are very intentional about our safety protocols and have several socially-distant shifts available in our Food and Clothing Assistance Departments. We also have opportunities for van or truck drivers to travel to local stores to pick up food donations.

Volunteering is a wonderful way to start the new year off right. Call Dianne King, Volunteer Coordinator, at 828-697-7029 to see how you can help. Thank you.
IAM Media Resources
Thank you for your generous support of IAM. For over 30 years we have worked hand in hand with our compassionate and caring congregations in Henderson County to help our neighbors in need.

In 2020, IAM had over 26,000 points of contact with adults and children seeking assistance with food, clothing, mortgage/rent, utilities, medications, and special circumstances. Your congregation's support of IAM is essential to our ability to fulfill our mission. Thank you for helping us promote IAM in the community.

Click on the link below to see our Media Resources page. There you will find helpful information that can be shared in your bulletin, newsletter, emails, and on your social media pages.

Please let us know if there are other resources we can provide that would assist you in communicating IAM's message of compassion and hope.

Grace and peace to you.
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Your Questions or Suggestions
We love your comments. Please let us know how we can improve our services and programming or ways that we can help your congregation becoming even more engaged with IAM.

Faith Communities are the heart and soul of our efforts and we appreciate all that you do to make our work possible.

Grace and peace to you.
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