UPDATE- Thursday February 23rd, 2023

As of February 23rd, the Family Care Center has raised over $175,000 for the new Food Bank and Thrift Store. WEIS Radio was there when the Family Care Center Board of Directors, joined by volunteers, supporters, family, and friends to post the updated fundraising amount collected on the board posted at the future location of the new establishment. The board noted the exact figure was currently $179,000!

Original article below (01-17-23)

On Thursday, the Board of Directors, volunteers, and supporters of the Family Care Center met at the site of the proposed new Family Care Center Food Bank and Thrift Store on west Main Street in Centre. The purpose was to post the new amount now raised for the new structure on the sign at the property site. Cindy McGinnis posted the new amount of $150,000 now raised with a target amount of $300,000. To donate or volunteer, you can stop by the current location at 1470 West Main Street in Centre.

They are now half way to the Goal and ready to start ground preparation when the turn lane for the facility has been approved.

The Family Care Center is a nonprofit 501c3 organization with the purpose of feeding and clothing those in need in Cherokee County, Alabama. Family Care Center started in 2008 feeding just 35 families per week, it has now grown into a large operation assisting over 500 families each month. In 2010 a thrift store was located inside the food bank facility. This not only helps clients purchase items they want or need at a cheaper price, it’s benefited the community as well. Proceeds from the thrift store keep the food bank operational. In the past two years, The Family Care Center has been blessed enough to purchase two vehicles and build and reconstruct homes in the community.