{"id":26974,"date":"2026-11-10T14:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T14:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/fayetteville\/?p=26974"},"modified":"2026-11-10T14:35:02","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T14:35:02","slug":"fayetteville-public-utilities-bringing-hope-to-the-table","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/fayetteville\/fayetteville-public-utilities-bringing-hope-to-the-table\/","title":{"rendered":"Fayetteville Public Utilities: Bringing hope to the table"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many families, the holiday season means gathering around the table to share favorite foods and make memories with loved ones. But for neighbors facing food insecurity, putting a meal on the table can be a challenge.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fayetteville Public Utilities (FPU) hopes to make the season a little brighter through its annual Harvest of Hope Food Drive. The drive collects canned and nonperishable food items to help local families in need.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now through Dec. 31, community members can donate items such as boxed pasta, canned meats, canned vegetables, canned fruits, canned soups, dry oats, cereal, and peanut butter. Donations can be dropped off at FPU\u2019s office at 408 W. College St., Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/fayetteville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/11\/1200x800px-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26976\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All donations benefit the Good Samaritan Association of Lincoln County. The organization helps local individuals and families access food during difficult times. Community support helps keep its shelves stocked and brings relief to households in need.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEach year, this community amazes us with its support for the Harvest of Hope Food Drive,\u201d said FPU CEO\/General Manager Britt Dye. \u201cAt FPU, our mission is to improve everyday life in the community we serve, and this drive is a meaningful way to help local families facing food insecurity during the holiday season.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every donation makes a difference, whether it fills a pantry shelf or helps provide the ingredients for a family&#8217;s holiday meal. Together, Fayetteville and Lincoln County can help ensure more neighbors have one less thing to worry about this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact Fayetteville Public Utilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(931) 433-1522<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fpu-tn.com\"><strong>www.fpu-tn.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This story is sponsored content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many families, the holiday season means gathering around the table to share favorite foods and make memories with loved ones. But for neighbors facing food insecurity, putting a meal on the table can be a challenge. 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