Having grown up in a low-income household sometimes not knowing where our next meal would come from to ending up in the gourmet pantry of the MasterChef kitchen has given me such an appreciation for food. I was one of the over 118,000 children in Raleigh that received free or reduced price meals. I am thankful for organizations and businesses committed to making a change in the world one mouth at a time. 

1 in 5 children are at risk of hunger in North Carolina, according to Feeding America. That is why this Back to School season I am happy to announce my partnership with Blue Water Spa and Inter-Faith Food Shuttle to host the Backpack Buddies food drive. 
BackPack Buddies is designed to provide children from low-income households with 10-12 pounds of nutritious kid friendly groceries for the weekend when free school lunches and breakfasts are not provided. The Food Shuttle works with each school system and individual schools to identify need. 
Michael Law MD, PA and Blue Water Spa are committed to empowering and helping the local community. They have provided countless charitable contributions, including the donation of over 150,000 pounds of food to the Interfaith Food Shuttle of North Carolina. 

During the month of August for any 5 of the following canned goods or 2 boxes of dry goods you will receive $20 dollars off beauty services and when you donate a backpack you will receive $300 off CoolSculping and be entered in a raffle to win 1 free session of CoolSculpting. 
Proteins: canned beans, meats and soups.
Fruits and vegetables: cans and squeeze pouches. No heavy syrup or soft top cups. 
Healthy Snacks: crunchy granola bars and raisins.
Breakfast items: Individual whole grain cereals, oatmeals and grits.
Noodles: individual packages and cups of mac&cheese, ramen and other noodles.
Milk and juice: 100% fruit juice boxes and shelf table 2% or less fat milk

I will be in and out of the spa throughout the month so feel free to send me a message via social media if you plan to stop by, I'd love to take photos and meet each and every one of you.