Tucker 5K Sponsors Food Drive for NETWorks

Friend of our R4G, Eric of Eric’s Fit Lab, keeps adding to the excitement of the first annual Tucker 5K Fun Run and Kid’s 1K, starting at Eric’s Fit Lab, 4985 LaVista Road in Tucker, 7:30 a.m., Saturday, October 22.  In addition to being the happiest, healthiest and most fun race, Eric is donating part of his profits to NETWorks Cooperative Ministry and the DeKalb County Police Explorers Program.

Don’t forget to register for the race at Active.com. The price goes up on Oct. 1!

BUT, not only will running benefit these groups, Eric is sponsoring a food drive to replenish the Food Pantry at NETWorks.   The food pantry provides food assistance for neighbors experiencing a crisis or unexpected difficult time. It is intended to provide 1-2 days worth of food. Neighbors can come up to twice a month to receive an order of groceries based upon  size of the household.   Other services include a Grocery Co-op, a Resume Cafe, financial education, and financial assistance. Checkout their website NETWorks for more information.

Bring one of these items the day of the race:

Food Items

Pop tops preferred/can openers accepted too!

Oatmeal or Grits   (Individual Packets)

Powdered Milk

Hearty Soup/Stew   (not “cream of” or broth)

Canned Chili

Canned Stew

Canned Pasta Meals

Canned Tuna

Canned Salmon

Canned Chicken

Vienna Sausage

Peanut Butter

Canned Fruit

Pinto Beans (dry or canned)

Canned Green Beans

Canned Corn

Canned Carrots

Canned Spaghetti Sauce   (no glass, please)

Rice

Boxed Pasta

Boxed Mac & Cheese

Granola or Cereal Bars

Crackers   (Ritz or Saltines in sleeves)

Crackers w/Peanut Butter

Crackers w/Cheese

Tea/Coffee/Juice

Personal Items

Toothbrush

Travel Size Toothpaste

Travel Size Soap

Travel Size Lotion

Travel Size Shampoo

Toilet Tissue

Feminine Products