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Flat Rock Village Council Holiday Food Drive on Nov. 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Flat Rock, North Carolina, November 13, 2025 — The Flat Rock Village Council will sponsor a holiday food drive on Saturday, November 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Staton Pavilion in the Park at Flat Rock (55 Highland Golf Drive). Donations of nonperishable food items will be accepted by the Village Council for distribution to Henderson County residents in need by Interfaith Assistance Ministry (IAM).

Nonperishable canned items needed include hams, corn, fruit, hominy, yams, cranberry sauce, soup, and pumpkin. Additional items to donate are stuffing mix, corn husk packages, boxed pie crust, and bags of potatoes. (For a complete list, please see Current Pantry Needs online at iam-hc.org/current-needs.)

“The holiday season and colder weather can be especially hard for some of our neighbors,” said Council Member Emily Whitmire, who is helping organize the event. “This is a chance for all of us to come together, give back, and make sure no one in Flat Rock or our surrounding communities goes without. Every donation, no matter how small, helps fill a table and lift a spirit.”

For more information, please contact the Village of Flat Rock at 828.697.8100.

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IAM (iam-hc.org) offers help to Henderson County residents in crisis with food, clothing, heat, utilities, rent, medications, school supplies, and other basic needs. As an independent nonprofit, IAM is often is able to provide help to individuals who do not meet the eligibility requirements of other organizations.

Founded in 1984 by local churches and the synagogue, IAM is funded by local congregations, civic groups, businesses, generous individuals, and grants. IAM partners with Duke Energy to administer Share the Warmth funds and by their local Emergency Food & Shelter Board to administer EFSP funds.

Earlier press releases can be found in the Media Archives.