The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas’ (CBCC) wrapped up its Fifth Annual ‘Pints for Pounds’ campaign by donating 48,850 pounds of food to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.

"Many thanks to the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas and all their amazing blood donors and sponsors for going above and beyond in supporting our mission to eliminate hunger,” said Kay Carter, executive director of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. “This partnership demonstrates how working together to impact our community can truly make a difference in the lives of others."

During the months of January and February, CBCC donated seven pounds of food for every pint of blood donated. Since the ‘Pints for Pounds’ campaign began in 2009, CBCC has been able to contribute 231,384 pounds of food to help feed the hungry in the community.

“Together, with our blood donors and sponsors, we made every pint count in serving our community and supporting the vital work of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina,” said Martin Grable, president and CEO of CBCC. “I want to thank everyone who came out, especially with this recent bad weather, in order to help save local lives and feed those in need throughout our community.”

About Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

As part of Feeding America, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina – serves 19 counties in North and South Carolina. In FY2012-2013, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina distributed over 40 million pounds of food and essential grocery items to almost 600 hunger feeding agencies. Agencies served include emergency pantries, soup kitchens, senior programs, shelters and low-income daycares. For more information, visit http://www.secondharvestmetrolina.org.

About Community Blood Center of the Carolinas

The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) is a non-profit community-based blood center and the primary blood supplier to 22 regional hospitals, serving 16 North Carolina and three South Carolina counties. CBCC focuses exclusively on gathering red blood cells, platelets and plasma from volunteer donors to save local lives – every drop of blood collected remains here to help people in the Carolinas. CBCC is a member of America’s Blood Centers, North America’s largest network of community-based, independent blood centers providing more than 50% of the nation’s blood supply.

For more information on hosting a blood drive or donating blood in your area, visit www.cbcc.us or call 704-972-4700.

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