Who: Falls River Town Center and the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina: http://www.fallsrivertowncenter.com
http://www.foodbankcenc.org/site/PageServer?pagename=SpecialEvents

Activities: Live music from local cover band, Mo Jones: Pleasure to Burn. The event is free, however, guests are encouraged to bring two non-perishable food items to benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.  Guests can sample wines provided by Carafe Wine Makers, and vote for their favorite. The winning wine blend will become the official wine of Falls River Town Center and will be available for purchase at Carafe, thereafter.  Concert-goers can enjoy the display of creative scarecrows from the Center's second annual scarecrow contest. Winning scarecrows will be adorned with first, second and third place ribbons.

When: Friday, November 7, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: Falls River Town Center: Located 1.5 miles from I-540 near the intersection of Durant Road and Falls of Neuse Road.

Why: The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina is not immune to the economic crisis we face. As spending decreases, so does public charity giving. Unfortunately, the number of hungry people and those at risk of hunger in our area continues to increase.

"Events like the Falls River Town Center food drive take on an even greater importance in these tough economic times," says Christy Simmons, manager of public relations for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. "We thank the residents of Falls River and the surrounding communities for supporting our mission to fight hunger."

About the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina:
Established in 1980, the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is a non-profit organization that provides food to people at risk of hunger in 34 counties in central and eastern North Carolina. In 2006-07, the Food Bank distributed over 32.6 million pounds of food through 870 partner agencies including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and after school programs for children. For a list of urgent food bank needs, visit www.foodbanknc.org.

About Falls River Town Center:
Located at the entrance to the Falls River and Bedford communities on Durant Road in Raleigh, N.C., Falls River Town Center offers families a dynamic shopping experience with classic southern hospitality. Current tenants include: Ace Hardware, Tone Up Raleigh, Lulu Tailor, Falls River Pharmacy, Harrington Bank, Framecrafters, Andy's Cheesesteaks and Cheeseburgers, Yakety Yak, Nationwide Insurance, Falls River Books, Sake House, The Little Gym, Lily Mae's, Klaystation, Kidos, From NY With Love, Allen Tate, Carafe Wine Makers, Taza Grill, Tanas Physical Therapy, Tanas Hair Design & Day Spa, Rita's of Raleigh, Karate Kids for Christ, Orientspiration, Dry Clean City, Ship on Site, Falls Town Realty, Trek Bicycles and America's Mattress.

Visit http://www.fallsrivertowncenter.com or call 919-459-2600.