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Where does CPO's food come from

From July 2006 through June 2007 CPO gave out over 687 tons of groceries to feed hungry families in North Carolina's triangle area.

This needed food come from the following sources:

• 55% Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (donated)
• 15% Food Bank of NC (9% purchased, 6% donated)
• 11% Purchased through retail & wholesale
• 9% US Department of Agriculture (TEFAP program)
• 8% "Feed A Family" Food Drives
• 2% Individual and Business Donations