Cupid's Canned Goods Collection

The Creek's Edge first Cupid's Canned Goods Food Drive was a success. We didn't let a few inches of snow stand in our way!! On Saturday, February 13th, a few members of the Ribbets by the Creek (Social Committee) made their way through the icy streets to pick up all of your donations. In the end, a total of 23 homes provided non-perishable food items for needy families in the area.

We have plenty of folks to thank for making this all possible:
- Lowe's Home Improvement for donating 200 bags
- the 23 homeowners that donated items
- the residents of 838 Estuary Court for donating 12 bags of food!!!!
- the Jackson, Miller and Kilpatrick families for organizing the event, dropping off bags, collecting donations and delivering them to local charities!

Here are some photos from the collection process...

Cupid's Canned Goods - Update!

photo credit: alli jiang

Here are some more details on the Food Drive taking place later this month.

- Expect to have a bag delivered to your home on Wednesday, February 10th. Please fill it with as many non-perishable food items as you are able. A little or a lot - anything is appreciated!!

- On Saturday, February 13th, place the bag of food on your front porch by 11:00 a.m. A crew of neighbors will be around to pick them up.

- Food will be donated to the following charities: Tender Hearts of Rock Hill, the Soup Kitchen at River Hills, Jesus Mobile Ministry and individual families in need.

- If you are going to be out of town and would still like to contribute, please email us at CreeksEdgeHOA@yahoo.com and we'll make arrangements to get your donation!

Cupid's Canned Goods is being hosted by "Ribbets by the Creek" (your social committee). Special thanks to Angela Jackson and Bobbie Kilpatrick for their hard work in organizing this charity collection!

Cupid's Canned Goods (food drive)

In honor of Valentine's Day, Creek's Edge will be spreading love to those in need. The Social Committee is putting together a mid-February food drive. During the second week of February, a bag will be delivered to your door with specific details. Place non-perishable food items in the bag, and neighbors will come around on Saturday, February 13th to pick up the donations. They will be delivered to local food banks in need of assistance.

Heart Strings for Warmth

For the second year, Creek's Edge neighbors participated in Heart Strings for Warmth (in November 2009). Coats, blankets, and clothing were collected and donated to the Clover Caring Center on Highway 557. Special thanks to Larry & Angela Jackson and Anthony & Joyce Boone for organizing this collection. They reported that upon arrival at the center, the storage bin revealed only six boxes of dry food items, two coats, two blankets and a pair of shoes. Tears stung the eyes of the gentleman there as he saw what our neighborhood was providing. He said that we were a Godsend and spoke of watching so many folk tossing items into nearby bins for a resell store. Clover Caring Center gives all of these donated items to those in need for absolutely no charge.

Thank you Creek's Edge for helping your neighbors when they needed it most and really making a difference in people's lives.

Though the official drive is over, the Clover Caring Center is always in need of donations. Anything that will help folks stay warm and get back on their feet is welcome. The storage unit is located beside Bojangles in Lake Wylie at Anchor Storage. Ask for Mr. Woods and tell him you have a drop off for Clover Caring Center.