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Samaritan Kitchen of Wilkes is a non-profit organization based in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, dedicated to eliminating hunger in the community. They provide essential support through their Food Backpack Program, which ensures that food-insecure children receive meals over the weekends when they do not have access to free school lunches. Additionally, Samaritan Kitchen operates a food pantry, collecting donated food from local sources and distributing 60 pounds of groceries each month to individuals and families in need. With the help of volunteers and partner agencies like Second Harvest, Samaritan Kitchen strives to address the issue of food insecurity in Wilkes County, where approximately 10,000 people struggle to access sufficient food. Through donations and community support, they work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of those facing hunger, providing nourishment and hope to individuals and families in need.Generated from the website

PQA Healthcare, Inc. is a trusted healthcare provider based in Dobson, NC, offering a wide range of quality services to the community. With a clear vision, strong core values, and a dedicated mission, PQA Healthcare is committed to delivering exceptional care and support to its patients.Generated from the website

The HOPE Ministry Center is an ecumenical center designed to enhance the delivery and coordination of services among multiple human service agencies. It houses various agencies, including the Appalachian Independence Center, Lutheran Family Services of Virginia and Mountain Community Action Program. The center is a part of Helping Overcome Poverty's Existence, which works toward the reduction of conditions contributing to poverty in southwestern Virginia. Incorporated in 1993, the parent organization is a human service corporation that improves the overall well-being of individuals and families. It operates in Wythe, Bland, Smyth, Carroll and Grayson in southwestern Virginia. Helping Overcome Poverty's Existence is certified by Virginia Community Housing Development Organization.