Carolina Hurricanes Are Working to Fight Hunger: Bring Canned Food to Saturday’s Food Truck Rodeo!
Give back while enjoying a great day of food, fun and community! Shop Local Raleigh is encouraging Food Truck Rodeo attendees to bring canned goods and nonperishable food items to support the Carolina Hurricanes’ 2026 Food Drive, presented by Harris Teeter.
Shop Local Raleigh is proud to support the Carolina Hurricanes and their commitment to giving back to our community! This Saturday, as you join us for the Food Truck Rodeo, we invite you to bring along a few canned food items or other nonperishable goods to help make a difference for local families facing food insecurity.
We’ll collect your donations at the Food Truck Rodeo and personally deliver them to the Carolina Hurricanes to support their 2026 Food Drive.
It’s a simple way to make your Saturday even more meaningful. Whether you bring one can or a bag full of groceries, every donation helps provide food and essential resources to families throughout the Triangle.
Let’s show what happens when our local community comes together to support one another!
What Should You Bring?
The Carolina Hurricanes are collecting food and essential household items, including:
Food Items Needed:
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Canned goods of all kinds
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Cereal and oatmeal
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Pasta, rice and lentils
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Nut butters, nuts and seeds
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Granola bars and dried fruit
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Dried beans
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Canned or bottled beverages
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High-protein items
Non-Food Items Needed:
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Baby formula
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Diapers and baby wipes
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Paper towels
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Toilet paper
Please Note: Glass jars or bottles, expired items, opened packages and perishable foods cannot be accepted.
Can’t Make It to the Food Truck Rodeo? Here’s How You Can Help!
There are several other ways to participate in the Carolina Hurricanes’ 2026 Food Drive, presented by Harris Teeter.
Drop-Off Opportunities at Lenovo Center:
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November 7, 19 and 20 (Game Days): Red donation bins will be located outside the Lenovo Center Box Office before each game. An additional collection bin will be available at the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation kiosk, outside the West Priority Lounge, during games.
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November 9–20 (Non-Game Days): Donations can be dropped off in the red bin located in the VIP lobby of Lenovo Center. The lobby is open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Let’s Make a Difference Together!
At Shop Local Raleigh, we believe community is about more than shopping local. It’s about showing up, supporting our neighbors and making a positive impact where we live, work and play.
So, grab your friends, bring your appetite, enjoy some incredible local food trucks and don’t forget to bring a few canned goods!
We’ll see you Saturday at the Food Truck Rodeo. Let’s fill those donation bins and help the Canes make a difference!
Thank you for supporting Shop Local Raleigh, the Carolina Hurricanes and our neighbors throughout the Triangle!
