PEMBROKE — During the season of giving, One Generation Away and Feed America First partnered with the Lumbee Tribe of NC to provide food to about 450 families throughout the community at the Pembroke Boys and Girls Club on Saturday.

Volunteers from One Generation Away, Feed America First, church organizations, tribal staff, and members of the community came together to provide each family with a full cart of groceries.

The food was donated to the community by One Generation Away and Feed America First. Both organizations receive large-scale food donations from retailers and manufacturers.

Additional items such as coats, toiletries, and hygiene products were also given out to families.

Chris Whitney, founder and director of One Generation Away, expressed the importance of their efforts of helping communities in need after disasters.

“We’re making a difference in people’s lives through a collaborative effort of compassion, food, and fellowship during this Special Season of Hope and Love,” said Harvey Godwin, chairman of the Lumbee Tribe.

One Generation Away is a nonprofit that works to bring fresh, healthy food to people in need. Feed America First is a faith-based, hunger relief organization located in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Feed America First’s mission is providing food to those who feed the hungry.