WHAT: The Center for Family Resources Thanks for Giving 2009 Food Distribution

WHO: The Center for Family Resources (CFR) has been providing Thanksgiving boxes to families in need in Cobb County for more than 20 years. CFR is different from shelter-based holiday programs in that CFR preserves family traditions and treasured time together by providing everything each family needs to enjoy a meal at home together.

WHY: CFR has seen a 49 percent increase in need during the first half of 2009 and has set a goal to provide boxes to 1,500 families!

The effort each year is made possible through corporate and community support. Support from corporate sponsors including UPS and Lockheed Martin ensures CFR meets its goal. The effort takes more than 65,000 food items and 300 volunteers to be successful as families pick-up their boxes and head home to cook their holiday meal. The 2009 effort will make organizational history as CFR serves more families than ever in the program's 24-year history.

Visit www.TheCFR.org to find out more about Thanks for Giving 2009.

WHEN: Monday, November 23, 2009 from 1p.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Cobb County Civic Center
548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060

MORE: Since 1960, CFR has helped tens of thousands of low-income families with employment, education, and housing services; leadership development programs; mentoring opportunities; and temporary financial and food assistance. Guided by organizational values of Family, Integrity, Results, Service and Teamwork, the staff at CFR is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty by helping families acquire the resources they need to become independent and self-sufficient.

www.TheCFR.org

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