PITTSBORO — Chatham Outreach Alliance (CORA) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new warehouse, choice food pantry and administrative offices at 4 p.m. on July 20 at 40 Camp Drive in Pittsboro, N.C.
In partnership with the Chatham Chamber of Commerce, the event will be a festive occasion featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the new and renovated facilities, and opportunities to engage with dedicated staff and volunteers.
Local community leaders, volunteers, supporters and members of the press are invited to join us in celebrating this significant milestone in our mission to end hunger in Chatham County.
CORA’s pantry is set up like a grocery store, and community members choose the food that matches their preferences and needs. Families will have various options when selecting their groceries, from local fresh produce, meats, dairy, bakery items, and shelf-stable staples, to personal hygiene items.
This pantry model will empower individuals by allowing them to choose the food items that best suit their dietary preferences and cultural needs, fostering a sense of dignity and promoting healthy eating habits.
Through the support of generous donors, community partners and volunteers, CORA will be able to extend its services and reach more individuals and families struggling with food insecurity.
CORA envisions a community without hunger. A healthy, strong, and connected community where all people have equitable access to abundant, safe, nutritious and culturally relevant food. Through our work, we will help build a healthy Chatham County, where families thrive, children do well in school, and seniors do not face the stress of choosing between food and other necessities.
“We are delighted to unveil our new and renovated facilities and reintroduce the choice pantry concept to our community," Melissa Driver Beard, CORA’s executive director, said. "By providing a dignified and inclusive environment where individuals can access nutritious food according to their preferences, we are working towards creating a community without hunger."
For more information about CORA, its programs, or how to get involved, please visit www.corafoodpantry.org or contact Rebecca Hankins at rebecca@corafoodpantry.org.