How PORCH Fearrington Works
PORCH is built around the very simple idea of a neighborhood food drive. Here’s how it works, in three easy steps:
- Once a month, on a designated day, residents place a food donation on their front porch before 10:00am. In some neighborhoods, coordinators ask donors to take food donations to their coordinator’s front porch.
- In neighborhoods where coordinators ask neighbors to place donations on their own porches, the coordinator goes to the donors’ porch and picks up the food donations.
- The donated food is picked up by volunteers and the CORA truck at the neighborhood coordinators’ porch and transported to the CORA Food Pantry located in Pittsboro and serving all of Chatham County.
The three-step process is easy, fast, and it’s also safe.
Wondering Whether to Donate Cash or Food? / Be Sure to Read This.
Some of you have asked whether CORA prefers donations of food or cash. The answer is that they need both. CORA certainly does appreciate and need cash donations. However, they also need donations of food. The food they are able to purchase from food banks and grocery stores is very limited. For example, they may only be able to get one variety of soup. Their clients really appreciate the opportunity to choose from among several varieties, as their families, like ours, have preferences. Many of the items on CORA’s monthly request lists are not available elsewhere.
So, for some of you, especially those who are unable to shop regularly, cash donations are fine. But those who are able to get to the grocery store and purchase a little more than what is needed in their household are addressing a really important need in our community.
See Our Food Donation Guidelines.
Watch a Short Video of PORCH Fearrington’s 11th Anniversary Birthday Party Held on May 02, 2022.
29 Coordinators Are Listed for All 31 Fearrington Village Neighborhoods. To contact a coordinator, click on their name to open an email window.
Upcoming Fearrington Community 2024 & 2025 Collection Dates
CORA’s MOST NEEDED food donation items for December 2024 are listed below. This is CORA’s busiest time of year, and your efforts make a tangible difference in the lives of so many. In just the past week, CORA has served over 850 families—a testament to the growing need and the impact of your generosity. Please DO NOT USE GLASS CONTAINERS. They Easily Break and Result in Spills!
-
Cereal
-
Soup
-
Peanut butter
-
Canned fruit
-
Oatmeal packets
-
Granola bars
It’s time for the holidays. Please help us ensure families can celebrate with all the trimmings.
_________________________
CORA has also developed a list of items that you can add to the “Most Needed” list throughout the year and is confident that these products will move quickly all year long.
- Cereal Bars
- Pancake Mix
- Sugar
- Flour
- Oil
- Salt & Pepper
- Sweet Spices – cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice
- Savory Spices – garlic, basil, parsley
- Tissues
- Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
- Soap
- Deodorant
- Toilet paper
- They do give out coffee. Instant coffee, K-cups, and ground coffee are all appreciated. They ask that people don’t donate whole beans.
New Food Donors Can Sign Up Online.
Just a few reminders:
- Due to food safety, we ask that you do not donate food items that are unsealed, loose items without ingredients listed, or glass containers.
- Please make an effort not to donate food that’s past its “use-by” or “sell-by” date. We are committed to serving our families the most nutritious and delicious food that we can in an atmosphere of dignity and respect,
- While plastic bags are OK for the donations, it is a lot easier for our collecting and transferring the food when we arrive at CORA if you use PAPER bags (which are a renewable resource), rather than plastic bags (which are not recyclable). The contents often fall out of plastic bags, making the handling of large volumes of food more difficult. If plastic bags are easier for you, feel free to use them for your donations. CORA likes to have a supply of plastic bags on hand for people who come for the donated food, so please do donate those empty plastic bags you do not need.
If you would also like to make a cash donation to CORA, you can safely and conveniently do so by using this secure link: Your donation will go directly to CORA and you will receive an immediate receipt in reply (or you can request that one be sent to you in the mail if you prefer).
One week early because of Christmas.
CORA’s January most needed food item donations will be posted here in early January.
New Food Donors Can Sign Up Online.
Just a few reminders:
- Due to food safety, we ask that you do not donate food items that are unsealed, loose items without ingredients listed, or glass containers.
- Please make an effort not to donate food that’s past its “use-by” or “sell-by” date. We are committed to serving our families the most nutritious and delicious food that we can in an atmosphere of dignity and respect,
- While plastic bags are OK for the donations, it is a lot easier for our collecting and transferring the food when we arrive at CORA if you use PAPER bags (which are a renewable resource), rather than plastic bags (which are not recyclable). The contents often fall out of plastic bags, making the handling of large volumes of food more difficult. If plastic bags are easier for you, feel free to use them for your donations. CORA likes to have a supply of plastic bags on hand for people who come for the donated food, so please do donate those empty plastic bags you do not need.
If you would also like to make a cash donation to CORA, you can safely and conveniently do so by using this secure link: Your donation will go directly to CORA and you will receive an immediate receipt in reply (or you can request that one be sent to you in the mail if you prefer).
CORA’s February most needed food item donations will be posted here in early February.
New Food Donors Can Sign Up Online.
Just a few reminders:
- Due to food safety, we ask that you do not donate food items that are unsealed, loose items without ingredients listed, or glass containers.
- Please make an effort not to donate food that’s past its “use-by” or “sell-by” date. We are committed to serving our families the most nutritious and delicious food that we can in an atmosphere of dignity and respect,
- While plastic bags are OK for the donations, it is a lot easier for our collecting and transferring the food when we arrive at CORA if you use PAPER bags (which are a renewable resource), rather than plastic bags (which are not recyclable). The contents often fall out of plastic bags, making the handling of large volumes of food more difficult. If plastic bags are easier for you, feel free to use them for your donations. CORA likes to have a supply of plastic bags on hand for people who come for the donated food, so please do donate those empty plastic bags you do not need.
If you would also like to make a cash donation to CORA, you can safely and conveniently do so by using this secure link: Your donation will go directly to CORA and you will receive an immediate receipt in reply (or you can request that one be sent to you in the mail if you prefer).
CORA’s March most needed food item donations will be posted here in early March.
New Food Donors Can Sign Up Online.
Just a few reminders:
- Due to food safety, we ask that you do not donate food items that are unsealed, loose items without ingredients listed, or glass containers.
- Please make an effort not to donate food that’s past its “use-by” or “sell-by” date. We are committed to serving our families the most nutritious and delicious food that we can in an atmosphere of dignity and respect,
- While plastic bags are OK for the donations, it is a lot easier for our collecting and transferring the food when we arrive at CORA if you use PAPER bags (which are a renewable resource), rather than plastic bags (which are not recyclable). The contents often fall out of plastic bags, making the handling of large volumes of food more difficult. If plastic bags are easier for you, feel free to use them for your donations. CORA likes to have a supply of plastic bags on hand for people who come for the donated food, so please do donate those empty plastic bags you do not need.
If you would also like to make a cash donation to CORA, you can safely and conveniently do so by using this secure link: Your donation will go directly to CORA and you will receive an immediate receipt in reply (or you can request that one be sent to you in the mail if you prefer).
New Food Donors Can Sign Up Online.
Just a few reminders:
- Due to food safety, we ask that you do not donate food items that are unsealed, loose items without ingredients listed, or glass containers.
- Please make an effort not to donate food that’s past its “use-by” or “sell-by” date. We are committed to serving our families the most nutritious and delicious food that we can in an atmosphere of dignity and respect,
- While plastic bags are OK for the donations, it is a lot easier for our collecting and transferring the food when we arrive at CORA if you use PAPER bags (which are a renewable resource), rather than plastic bags (which are not recyclable). The contents often fall out of plastic bags, making the handling of large volumes of food more difficult. If plastic bags are easier for you, feel free to use them for your donations. CORA likes to have a supply of plastic bags on hand for people who come for the donated food, so please do donate those empty plastic bags you do not need.
If you would also like to make a cash donation to CORA, you can safely and conveniently do so by using this secure link: Your donation will go directly to CORA and you will receive an immediate receipt in reply (or you can request that one be sent to you in the mail if you prefer).
CORA’s April most needed food item donations will be posted here in early April.
New Food Donors Can Sign Up Online.
Just a few reminders:
- Due to food safety, we ask that you do not donate food items that are unsealed, loose items without ingredients listed, or glass containers.
- Please make an effort not to donate food that’s past its “use-by” or “sell-by” date. We are committed to serving our families the most nutritious and delicious food that we can in an atmosphere of dignity and respect,
- While plastic bags are OK for the donations, it is a lot easier for our collecting and transferring the food when we arrive at CORA if you use PAPER bags (which are a renewable resource), rather than plastic bags (which are not recyclable). The contents often fall out of plastic bags, making the handling of large volumes of food more difficult. If plastic bags are easier for you, feel free to use them for your donations. CORA likes to have a supply of plastic bags on hand for people who come for the donated food, so please do donate those empty plastic bags you do not need.
If you would also like to make a cash donation to CORA, you can safely and conveniently do so by using this secure link: Your donation will go directly to CORA and you will receive an immediate receipt in reply (or you can request that one be sent to you in the mail if you prefer).
New Food Donors Can Sign Up Online.
Just a few reminders:
- Due to food safety, we ask that you do not donate food items that are unsealed, loose items without ingredients listed, or glass containers.
- Please make an effort not to donate food that’s past its “use-by” or “sell-by” date. We are committed to serving our families the most nutritious and delicious food that we can in an atmosphere of dignity and respect,
- While plastic bags are OK for the donations, it is a lot easier for our collecting and transferring the food when we arrive at CORA if you use PAPER bags (which are a renewable resource), rather than plastic bags (which are not recyclable). The contents often fall out of plastic bags, making the handling of large volumes of food more difficult. If plastic bags are easier for you, feel free to use them for your donations. CORA likes to have a supply of plastic bags on hand for people who come for the donated food, so please do donate those empty plastic bags you do not need.
If you would also like to make a cash donation to CORA, you can safely and conveniently do so by using this secure link: Your donation will go directly to CORA and you will receive an immediate receipt in reply (or you can request that one be sent to you in the mail if you prefer).
One week earlier because of Memorial Day.
CORA’s June most needed food item donations will be posted here in early June.
New Food Donors Can Sign Up Online.
Just a few reminders:
- Due to food safety, we ask that you do not donate food items that are unsealed, loose items without ingredients listed, or glass containers.
- Please make an effort not to donate food that’s past its “use-by” or “sell-by” date. We are committed to serving our families the most nutritious and delicious food that we can in an atmosphere of dignity and respect,
- While plastic bags are OK for the donations, it is a lot easier for our collecting and transferring the food when we arrive at CORA if you use PAPER bags (which are a renewable resource), rather than plastic bags (which are not recyclable). The contents often fall out of plastic bags, making the handling of large volumes of food more difficult. If plastic bags are easier for you, feel free to use them for your donations. CORA likes to have a supply of plastic bags on hand for people who come for the donated food, so please do donate those empty plastic bags you do not need.
If you would also like to make a cash donation to CORA, you can safely and conveniently do so by using this secure link: Your donation will go directly to CORA and you will receive an immediate receipt in reply (or you can request that one be sent to you in the mail if you prefer).
CORA’s July most needed food item donations will be posted here in early July.
New Food Donors Can Sign Up Online.
Just a few reminders:
- Due to food safety, we ask that you do not donate food items that are unsealed, loose items without ingredients listed, or glass containers.
- Please make an effort not to donate food that’s past its “use-by” or “sell-by” date. We are committed to serving our families the most nutritious and delicious food that we can in an atmosphere of dignity and respect,
- While plastic bags are OK for the donations, it is a lot easier for our collecting and transferring the food when we arrive at CORA if you use PAPER bags (which are a renewable resource), rather than plastic bags (which are not recyclable). The contents often fall out of plastic bags, making the handling of large volumes of food more difficult. If plastic bags are easier for you, feel free to use them for your donations. CORA likes to have a supply of plastic bags on hand for people who come for the donated food, so please do donate those empty plastic bags you do not need.
If you would also like to make a cash donation to CORA, you can safely and conveniently do so by using this secure link: Your donation will go directly to CORA and you will receive an immediate receipt in reply (or you can request that one be sent to you in the mail if you prefer).
CORA’s August most needed food item donations will be posted here in early August.
New Food Donors Can Sign Up Online.
Just a few reminders:
- Due to food safety, we ask that you do not donate food items that are unsealed, loose items without ingredients listed, or glass containers.
- Please make an effort not to donate food that’s past its “use-by” or “sell-by” date. We are committed to serving our families the most nutritious and delicious food that we can in an atmosphere of dignity and respect,
- While plastic bags are OK for the donations, it is a lot easier for our collecting and transferring the food when we arrive at CORA if you use PAPER bags (which are a renewable resource), rather than plastic bags (which are not recyclable). The contents often fall out of plastic bags, making the handling of large volumes of food more difficult. If plastic bags are easier for you, feel free to use them for your donations. CORA likes to have a supply of plastic bags on hand for people who come for the donated food, so please do donate those empty plastic bags you do not need.
If you would also like to make a cash donation to CORA, you can safely and conveniently do so by using this secure link: Your donation will go directly to CORA and you will receive an immediate receipt in reply (or you can request that one be sent to you in the mail if you prefer).
CORA’s September most needed food item donations will be posted here in early September.
New Food Donors Can Sign Up Online.
Just a few reminders:
- Due to food safety, we ask that you do not donate food items that are unsealed, loose items without ingredients listed, or glass containers.
- Please make an effort not to donate food that’s past its “use-by” or “sell-by” date. We are committed to serving our families the most nutritious and delicious food that we can in an atmosphere of dignity and respect,
- While plastic bags are OK for the donations, it is a lot easier for our collecting and transferring the food when we arrive at CORA if you use PAPER bags (which are a renewable resource), rather than plastic bags (which are not recyclable). The contents often fall out of plastic bags, making the handling of large volumes of food more difficult. If plastic bags are easier for you, feel free to use them for your donations. CORA likes to have a supply of plastic bags on hand for people who come for the donated food, so please do donate those empty plastic bags you do not need.
If you would also like to make a cash donation to CORA, you can safely and conveniently do so by using this secure link: Your donation will go directly to CORA and you will receive an immediate receipt in reply (or you can request that one be sent to you in the mail if you prefer).
CORA’s October most needed food item donations will be posted here in early October.
New Food Donors Can Sign Up Online.
Just a few reminders:
- Due to food safety, we ask that you do not donate food items that are unsealed, loose items without ingredients listed, or glass containers.
- Please make an effort not to donate food that’s past its “use-by” or “sell-by” date. We are committed to serving our families the most nutritious and delicious food that we can in an atmosphere of dignity and respect,
- While plastic bags are OK for the donations, it is a lot easier for our collecting and transferring the food when we arrive at CORA if you use PAPER bags (which are a renewable resource), rather than plastic bags (which are not recyclable). The contents often fall out of plastic bags, making the handling of large volumes of food more difficult. If plastic bags are easier for you, feel free to use them for your donations. CORA likes to have a supply of plastic bags on hand for people who come for the donated food, so please do donate those empty plastic bags you do not need.
If you would also like to make a cash donation to CORA, you can safely and conveniently do so by using this secure link: Your donation will go directly to CORA and you will receive an immediate receipt in reply (or you can request that one be sent to you in the mail if you prefer).
CORA’s November most needed food item donations will be posted here in early November.
New Food Donors Can Sign Up Online.
Just a few reminders:
- Due to food safety, we ask that you do not donate food items that are unsealed, loose items without ingredients listed, or glass containers.
- Please make an effort not to donate food that’s past its “use-by” or “sell-by” date. We are committed to serving our families the most nutritious and delicious food that we can in an atmosphere of dignity and respect,
- While plastic bags are OK for the donations, it is a lot easier for our collecting and transferring the food when we arrive at CORA if you use PAPER bags (which are a renewable resource), rather than plastic bags (which are not recyclable). The contents often fall out of plastic bags, making the handling of large volumes of food more difficult. If plastic bags are easier for you, feel free to use them for your donations. CORA likes to have a supply of plastic bags on hand for people who come for the donated food, so please do donate those empty plastic bags you do not need.
If you would also like to make a cash donation to CORA, you can safely and conveniently do so by using this secure link: Your donation will go directly to CORA and you will receive an immediate receipt in reply (or you can request that one be sent to you in the mail if you prefer).
One week earlier because of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
CORA’s December most needed food item donations will be posted here in early December.
New Food Donors Can Sign Up Online.
Just a few reminders:
- Due to food safety, we ask that you do not donate food items that are unsealed, loose items without ingredients listed, or glass containers.
- Please make an effort not to donate food that’s past its “use-by” or “sell-by” date. We are committed to serving our families the most nutritious and delicious food that we can in an atmosphere of dignity and respect,
- While plastic bags are OK for the donations, it is a lot easier for our collecting and transferring the food when we arrive at CORA if you use PAPER bags (which are a renewable resource), rather than plastic bags (which are not recyclable). The contents often fall out of plastic bags, making the handling of large volumes of food more difficult. If plastic bags are easier for you, feel free to use them for your donations. CORA likes to have a supply of plastic bags on hand for people who come for the donated food, so please do donate those empty plastic bags you do not need.
If you would also like to make a cash donation to CORA, you can safely and conveniently do so by using this secure link: Your donation will go directly to CORA and you will receive an immediate receipt in reply (or you can request that one be sent to you in the mail if you prefer).
One week earlier because of the Christmas Holiday.
Neighborhood Coordinators
Beechmast Closes – Betty Fletcher
Bradford Place – Helen Buiskool
Burke Place – Ken Indyk and Bob Krier
Bush Creek – Karen Schectman
East Camden – Victoria Shea
Phase IV – Diane Anderson & Emily Silverman
Countryhouse Closes – East and West – Rita Duffy
Henderson Place – Daniel Hatzenbuehler & Robin Hatzenbuehler
Langdon Place – Kathy Donahue
Millcreek Circle, Rutherford Close & Montgomery – Beth & Ray Essington
Millcroft Close Neighborhoods―Duplin, Harnett, Lenoir, Sampson, & Woodleigh – Rosalyn Darling
Phases I & II – Creekwood Area — Ingeborg Jelley and Scott Lucas
Phase III – Nancy Jacobs
Richmond & Tyrrell– Anne & Mike Grimmer
Rutherford Close – Beth Essington
South Camden – JoAnn Pitz
South McDowell – John Miller
The Knolls Close – Sharon & Malcolm Laner
The Woods – Spindlewood – Catherine Garland
Weathersfield – Diane McClellan
West Camden – Fred Morris
Woodbury Close – Sheila Creth
Ways to Help
Donate food items each month when we will pick up food from our neighborhood coordinators. NOTE that coordinators may select an earlier date/time each month to collect or receive donations from their neighbors.
If you are a new donor and do not know who your neighborhood coordinator is, check the ABOUT page where you will find the list of coordinators in our 22 neighborhoods. Each coordinator’s name is hot-linked to their email address. Send them a note and you will be added to their contact list so they can stay in touch with you each month.
If you prefer to send a check, please make it payable to CORA and send it to:
CORA
PO BOx 1326
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(If you note “Fearrington PORCH” in the memo space on your check, they will know it came from us.)
As a Fearrington Village resident, to make a tax-deductible donation to the CORA Food Bank online. Use the DONATE button. 100% of donations contributed this way go straight to CORA and do not come to PORCH Fearrington.
PORCH Fearrington Accepts Online Donations for the CORA Food Pantry
Consider becoming a sustainer and give monthly! 100% of all donations go straight to CORA. Donate to CORA as a Fearrington Resident.
Donate Online
Volunteer
For More Volunteer Information Contact Us!
PORCH Fearrington
Get In Touch
