About this Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GREATER NC BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RETURNS FOR 8TH ANNUAL WHOLE CHICKEN DRIVE TO FEED 300+ FAMILIES
Businesses & Entrepreneurs Give Back During National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
KERNERSVILLE, NC - November 9, 2026 - For the eighth consecutive year, the Greater NC Black Chamber of Commerce (GNCBCC) is bringing businesses and entrepreneurs together to combat food insecurity through its Annual Whole Chicken Drive, Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM, at Bread of Life Food Pantry, 317 Jefferson Street, Kernersville, NC.
Coinciding with National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, November 15–21, 2026, the initiative aims to feed more than 300 families during one of the most financially challenging times of the year.
WHY CHICKENS INSTEAD OF TURKEYS?
The Chamber's approach is rooted in listening to the community it serves. Families have expressed a preference for whole chickens because they are easier to prepare. Additionally, Bread of Life Food Pantry reports that the number of families seeking assistance continues to grow annually, making storage space increasingly important.
Whole chickens require less freezer space than larger turkeys, allowing the pantry to accommodate more food and serve more families efficiently.
"Meaningful service begins with listening. The families we support appreciate whole chickens because they are easier to cook, and our community partner benefits from more efficient storage as demand continues to grow. Our goal is not simply to give, but to give thoughtfully, with dignity and purpose," said Dr. Valerie Benton Smith, Regional President of the Greater NC Black Chamber of Commerce.
BUSINESSES & ENTREPRENEURS GIVE BACK - NEEDED NOW MORE THAN EVER!
As families navigate rising living expenses and the financial pressures of the holiday season, the Chamber continues its eight-year tradition of connecting entrepreneurship with community responsibility.
"Business success is not measured solely by revenue or profitability, but by the lives we touch and the communities we strengthen. When businesses and entrepreneurs unite in service, we demonstrate that true prosperity includes lifting others," added Dr. Benton Smith.
EVENT INFORMATION
What: 8th Annual Whole Chicken Drive
When: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Where: Bread of Life Food Pantry
317 Jefferson Street, Kernersville, NC
Goal: Feed 300+ Families
Host: Greater NC Black Chamber of Commerce
ABOUT THE GREATER NC BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Greater NC Black Chamber of Commerce promotes entrepreneurship, economic empowerment, business development, and community engagement through advocacy, strategic partnerships, and service initiatives throughout North Carolina.
MEDIA CONTACT
Dr. Valerie Benton Smith
Regional President
Greater NC Black Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 202.322.1429
Email: [email protected]
Website: NCBlackChamber.com
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Event venue & nearby stays
Bread of Life Food Pantry, 317 Jefferson Street, Kernersville, United States
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