Help us take a bite out of local childhood!
How Can YOU Help?
CHEW! is in need of food or monetary donations to stock and maintain supplies of non-perishable food items that will provide nutrition for children each weekend. Food donations may be dropped off at any of the participating CHEW! Schools or United Way's office at 403 N Bayshore Blvd. in Jacksonville. You can also make a tax-deductible donation to United Way of Onslow County and designate CHEW! as the recipient. As a Partner Agency of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, United Way is able to purchase specifically-needed food items at reduced costs, which allow for donations to go farther. Lastly, you can host a food drive at your church or place of work. Boxes and helpful hints can be provided!
Backpack Buddy
Sponsor a child by adopting a backpack
Backpack Buddy
Sponsor a child by adopting a backpack
- 1 Week: $9.00
- 1 Month: $36.00
- 6 Months: $216.00
- 1 Year: $432.00
- Check: Payable to United Way of Onslow County - Write in CHEW in memo.
- Mail your donation to United Way of Onslow County, 403 N. Bayshore Blvd. Jacksonville, NC 28540
- Credit Card: How often your credit card can be charged
- One-time
- Monthly
- Quarterly
Food Donations
Non-perishable, child-friendly foods and easy to prepare meals are always needed. Here are some of the items needed most:
Help us feed needy children in Onslow County by donating one or more of the following items:
Breakfast
Breakfast
- Pop-Tarts
- Individual Packets Oatmeal/Grits
- Cereal
- Individual Pancake Mix
- Canned Soup
- Chicken Noodle
- Tomato
- Potato Soup
- Ravioli/SpaghettiOs
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly (in plastic jars)
- Crackers
- Canned Fruit/Fruit Cups
- Snack Bars/Fruit Snacks
- Beans
- Rice
- Canned Vegetables
- Mixed Vegetables
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Carrots
- Beef Stew/Canned Chili
- Mac & Cheese
- Tuna
- Canned Ham/Chicken
- Complete Meals/Boxed Meals
- Individual Instant Mashed Potatoes
- Individual Toilet Paper Rolls
- Personal Hygiene items
Host a Food Drive
Host a food drive at your church or place of work. Boxes and helpful hints can be provided!