We are all guilty of standing in front of the refrigerator, while there is an abundance of food - we struggle to decide what to eat. The simple act of eating has become a luxury, which many of us take for granted. Something as simple as grabbing food from the kitchen or ordering takeout is not an option for families facing hunger. We do not realize the agony these families face with regard to putting food on the table. There are many ways we can help combat hunger. Now through Wednesday, March 31, the New Hanover County 4-H program is finding a way to help by initiating the 4-H Food Drive Caring Hearts, Helping Hands community service project benefiting the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. These familiar phrases taken from the 4-H pledge, “…my heart to greater loyalty…my hands to larger service…” are key to supporting our neighbors during this time.