Holiday Social at LaPaz

12/1/10, 5:30 pm at LaPaz Restaurant, 1910 South Blvd # 100, Charlotte.

It’s time to mark the holiday season! Join us for our Holiday Social on Wednesday, December 1 at 5:30 pm at LaPaz Restaurant on 1910 South Boulevard. You’ll have the chance to enjoy refreshments, including a complimentary beverage, and mix and mingle with the Charlotte AMA board and other local marketers. This festive evening event is free to attendees who bring $10 worth of food items to support our Holiday Food drive (more details below) or who make a donation of $10 for Second Harvest Food Bank. No RSVP. Registration on-site. Hope to see you there.

Charlotte American Marketing Association's Food Drive:

Help families enjoy their holidays by donating food! Please bring non-perishable food items with you to our December 1 Social at LaPaz Restaurant. All food donations will be given to Second Harvest Food Bank, which provides food and grocery items to charitable agencies that assist people in need. For ideas on what to bring, please see the list below of the most needed items. Your donations make a difference - every pound supplied is the equivalent of 1.25 meals for a hungry neighbor!

Below is a list of most needed items at a food drive.
Canned Meats: Chicken, Turkey, Ham, Beef Stew
Canned Fish: Tuna, Mackerel, Salmon
Canned Vegetables: Beans, Corn, Potatoes
Canned Fruits: Pears, Apples, Peaches
Other Items: Peanut Butter, Pasta, Rice, Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese, Soup
Non-food Items: Laundry & Dish Detergent, Shampoo, Deodorant, Toilet Paper, Diapers