N.C. Food Bank

Hunger remains a serious problem for some North Carolinians. The Food Bank is a nonprofit organization that provides food for people in 34 counties in central and eastern North Carolina. Almost half of the people served by the Food Bank’s network are children, and another 11 percent are elderly. Others are the working poor. The Food Bank welcomes religious, corporate and youth groups, service clubs, and individuals as volunteers. Volunteers, along with food and money donations, make it possible for the Food Bank to accomplish its mission of alleviating hunger. To help, call (919) 875-0707 or visit www.foodbank.org.

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House-Autry Mills mixes

Seafood Breader Mix is among several products made by House-Autry Mills in Four Oaks, N.C. The company offers breaders, stone-ground corn meal, and mixes for cornbread, hush puppies and biscuits. The Seafood Breader Mix weighs two pounds and costs $2.16. House-Autry Mills products are available at grocery stores in North Carolina such as Food Lion, Winn-Dixie, Harris Teeter, Lowes Foods, Kroger, Bi-Lo and Wal-Mart SuperCenter. Call (800) 849-0802 or visit www.house-autry.com.

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Curry sauces

Kerala Chicken and Beef Curries are ready to eat, and made in Pittsboro using more than 90 percent fresh meat. The term Kerala describes hot, spicy, rich dishes with curry leaves, chilies and peppercorns. Owners Rollo and Ann Varkey of Rolls Enterprises worked from family recipes to blend Indian spices reputed to waken spirits as well as taste buds. Products contain no artificial ingredients or preservatives, and include curries, masalas, and tomato chutney. Chicken Curry, 8-ounce can, mild, is $3.25. Fish Masala, 2.5-ounce bottle, hot, is $3.50. Prices include cost of shipping. The Varkeys’ food items are available in Fresh Market and Whole Foods stores across North Carolina. Call (919) 545-9401 or visit www.keralacurry.com

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Treet to eat

Carolina Treet’s BBQ sauce blends vinegar, pepper, onion, paprika, garlic and other spices to make up a tangy eastern Carolina-style sauce. “Original flavor” and “Hickory Smoke flavor” sauces contain no sugar or sweeteners and no tomato products. Carolina Treet of Wilmington also sells a South Carolina-style BBQ sauce with mustard. One 18-ounce bottle is $2.50. A pack of four 18-ounce bottles of the same sauce or a combination of sauces is available for $9.65. The family-owned company also sells a concentrated tea called Aunt Bertie’s. Call (800) 616-6344 or visit www.carolinatreet.com.

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