Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q is happy to announce that they have continued, and extended, their community relations and support with yet another non-profit partnership from the communities in which they serve. The family-oriented restaurant group will be providing SAFEchild, a Raleigh-NC based organization, with a meal for their PLUS program graduation ceremonies, as well as, a monthly meal for the Crianza Con Carino program.

Both of these programs continue the goals of SAFEchild in working with parents, families, and caregivers to create nurturing environments for children, free from abuse and neglect. The Parents Learning, Understanding, Sharing (PLUS) program uses children’s literature to encourage cooperation and helps families develop good communication skills and manage stress and anger during a 12-week program. The Crianza Con Carino program is a 12 to 24-week family education program that blends child-rearing information with social supports to strengthen Spanish-speaking families living in Wake County.

“A 14% reduction to this year’s budget affected SAFEchild’s ability to provide the types of nutritious meals we like to for the families in our group programs. Thanks to the generosity of community partners like Smithfield’s Chicken ’N Bar-B-Q, we are able to offer our families the opportunity to sit down together for a good meal before their group session begins”, said Marjorie Menestres, Executive Director at SAFEchild.

“SAFEchild is thrilled to have been chosen as a community partner by Smithfield Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q. SAFEchild has been committed to eliminating child abuse in Wake County by helping adults and children create nurturing environments free from abuse and neglect since 1992”, added Menestres.

“Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q is a family-owned company that embraces the importance and value of family in our communities,” says Richard Averitte, Marketing Director for Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q. “The programs that SAFEchild has created in our area are helping to improve the lives of so many. We are truly honored to have the opportunity to help support them and the families they are serving.”

For more information about SAFEchild, the PLUS program, or the Crianza Con Carino program, please contact Linda Nunnallee at 919-743-6140 or lnunnallee@safechildnc.org. For more information about Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q®, visit http://www.SCNBNC.com or call 919-852-1742.

About Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q

Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q has a 40-year history serving the finest fried chicken and Eastern-North-Carolina-style Bar-B-Q, made fresh daily from family recipes and served in a family-friendly atmosphere. Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q has over 30 locations in North Carolina as well as an online store where BBQ can be ordered and shipped anywhere in the United States. Visit http://www.SCNBNC.com/ for more information or call 919-852-1742.

About SAFEchild

SAFEchild works with parents, families and caregivers to create nurturing environments for children, free from abuse and neglect. With the ultimate vision of eliminating child abuse in Wake County, SAFEchild delivers support and education to families by helping them break negative parenting patterns, improve communication and relationship skills, and take advantage of community resources. Learn how you can partner with SAFEchild to improve your own life and the life of the community by visiting http://www.SAFEchildnc.org/ or by calling 919-743-6140.