Our Mission…

It is our vision to meet the basic hunger needs, for all people in Watauga County, by having access to nutritious food. We strive to meet our community’s food insecurity needs by providing nutritious groceries to people in need. As longtime leaders in the fight against hunger, we believe that working together as one will improve overall access to healthy food in a way that ensures kindness, dignity and hope. We believe that access to nutritious food is a fundamental human right. Therefore, we are guided by the following core values: We believe that all people have inherent worth. We are committed to equitable and inclusive treatment. We strive to provide quality service to our clients. We efficiently leverage donated resources and volunteer time to further the mission of Blowing Rock Cares Food Pantry.

Our history

Where we came from

Blowing Rock Cares Food Pantry was started in November 2009 by Grandparent Linda Laughter, Parent Liz Tincher, and Blowing Rock School Secretary Trish Kohlasch after playground discussions in October. In the first 7 months an average of 20 children and adults were helped each month.

As of 2013, Blowing Rock Cares Food Pantry has evolved into a resource of Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Our future

Where we are going

The future is extremely bright for Blowing Rock Cares Food Pantry! We will be building a brand new space for the food pantry as part of Rumple Church’s approved Master Plan. Stay tuned for more!

Members

Meet The Board Members for Blowing Rock Cares Food Pantry

  • Kathryn Scott

    President
    Biography
  • John Green

    Vice President
    Biography
  • Cathie Wiggins

    Secretary
    Biography
  • Wayne Holliday

    Treasurer
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  • Dennis Norris

    Procurement
    Biography
  • Cristy McKinney

    Member at Large
    Biography
  • Don Rives

    Member at Large
    Biography
  • Gary Gloster

    Member at Large
    Biography
  • Karen Shugart

    Member at Large
    Biography
  • Paul Horton

    Member at Large
    Biography
  • Mike Mayfield

    Session Liaison
    Biography
  • Rick Richardson

    Session Liaison
    Biography