Ocean Isle Beach to host ‘Run for Food’ event to restock community pantry

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The Ocean Isle Beach Bridge Run for Food is about two weeks away and organizers say it serves an important role in helping to restock a community food pantry primarily serving residents in southern Brunswick County.

The run, which will be held Saturday, Jan. 19, starts at 9 AM, and features a 5K, 10K and half-marathon race. Walkers are also encouraged to take part. The event benefits the South Brunswick Interchurch Council (SBIC) Food Pantry.

“In 2018, we served 14,000 people,” said Race Coordinator Debbie Donoghue. “This is our major fundraiser.”

The food pantry serves a vital role in providing food and that was especially true during Hurricane Florence.

“After the storm, we helped anyone who came,” Donoghue said.

The course for the Ocean Isle Beach Bridge Run will take runners and walkers over the scenic Ocean Isle high-rise bridge to the mainland and back onto the island.

This will be the 15th year for the event. Last year, about 600 people participated.

You can register at the events website or mail your registration form to SBIC Run For Food, PO Box 1461, Shallotte, NC, 28459.

The SBIC Food Pantry is made up of 16 member churches. Volunteers from these churches work at the food pantry located at Camp United Methodist Church each Saturday from 10 AM to noon. Individuals wishing to volunteer should contact maprita@aol.com.