FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Ingles Day at Mountain State Fair supports local charity

Contact:           Matt Buchanan, Fair Manager
matt.buchanan@ncagr.gov, 828-687-1414      

FLETCHER – On Wednesday, September 16, the NC Mountain State Fair teams up with Ingles and MANNA Food Bank to collect canned food for those in need in western North Carolina. Fairgoers who bring five cans of Laura Lynn food products to the fair that day can exchange them for one free gate admission.

“This is a great way for the fair to give back to the community on which it relies for so much support every year”, said Fair Manager, Matt Buchanan. “The need for MANNA’s services continues to grow here in our part of the state and we’re proud to be able to contribute what we can”.
MANNA works closely with partners in the food industry, farmers, State and Federal agencies, and individuals to collect, store, warehouse, and distribute food to accredited nonprofits throughout 16 western North Carolina counties.

Ingles Markets, headquartered just outside of Asheville in Black Mountain, operates stores in six southeastern states, including more than 60 stores in western North Carolina. Laura Lynn brand foods are the chain’s private label brand.

The NC Mountain State Fair takes place at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher September 11 – 20. More information can be found online at www.mountainfair.org or by calling the WNC Agricultural Center at 828-687-1414.

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