What's Thanksgiving Without Pie? Buy, Sell, Donate, Help!

Now in its 9th year, Slice of Life has become a tradition throughout the Washington region. During this holiday season, pie teams and sellers, hundreds of volunteers and the community, will all come together to ensure that our neighbors facing life-challenging illnesses enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving meal.

Slice of Life is a community-based fundraiser that encourages supporters to purchase their holiday pies through Food & Friends. Every pie purchased provides one full day of meals for a Food & Friends client – community members battling HIV/AIDS, cancer or another critical illness. These meals not only provide vital nourishment, but hope and comfort in their time of need. This holiday season, there is really no easier way to make a difference.

ABOUT THE PIE
Baguette Republic, located in Sterling, Virginia, is a traditional wholesale bakery producing a large variety of artisan breads, cookies and pastries using the best European techniques and tradition. We offered their pies to supporters last year and received RAVE reviews! We know their pies will be the perfect addition to your holiday table.

This year, we need your help to make Slice of Life a huge success by selling 9,000 pies - we are offering five delicious flavors: Homemade Apple, Spiced Pumpkin, Oh So Sweet Potato, Southern Pecan and the American Airlines Sky Pie – a chocolate amaretto brownie with almonds and powdered sugar.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP
Pie Sellers are needed to spread the word about Slice of Life and help sell more than 9,000 pies to support our clients this holiday season. Sellers receive a webpage for collecting sales and donations, tips, email content and graphics for social media. You can sell as an individual or start a team.

Buy a pie, or two, for a Food & Friends client and we'll deliver it with their full holiday meal on Thanksgiving Day. Within the shopping cart, just select "Pies for Food & Friends Clients."

Simply order your pies online, select one of our convenient pick up locations, pick up your pie on Tuesday, November 24th, and enjoy!

More than 2,700 people who face remarkable challenges depend on Food & Friends each day, 6 days a week. Food & Friends' staff and volunteers will deliver more than 1 million meals this year and help bring holiday cheer to those who need it the most. We’re hoping that you will lend your support and a small amount of your time – all you have to do is buy a pie. Place your order at www.foodandfriends.org/pie

Top 4 Reasons to Become a Slice of Life Pie Seller

There are thousands of people in our community too sick to shop for and prepare their own meals. You can make a difference in their lives by becoming a Slice of Life Pie Seller.

Each pie you sell will provide one full day of meals to a critically ill child or adult. By giving just a little of your time, you will bring food, health and hope to thousands.

Here are 4 reasons why you should sign up today!

1. MAKE A DIFFERENCE
It might sound cliché, but you CAN make a difference! Your involvement in Slice of Life is crucial to ensuring that the most vulnerable people in our community have the nutrition needed to fight serious illnesses including cancer and HIV/AIDS. Each pie you sell provides one full day of home-delivered meals to a critically ill child or adult.

2. HELP YOUR NEIGHBORS
Because of your generosity we are able to provide nutritious food for over 3,000 Washington, DC Metro Region residents. Your support will impact their lives in very real ways:

"Your food delivery and support have made life easier. I have felt much despair over these illnesses. Your generosity gives me hope to continue on."

3. IT'S FUN & EASY
As a Pie Seller, you’ll receive an online profile for accessing sales, e-cards, selling tips and more! Plus, you can personalize your profile by uploading your own photo!

You can also start a Pie Team with friends, family and colleagues. Nothing’s better than a little friendly competition!

4. PIE-TASTIC PERKS
As if making a difference in the community is not enough, the winning Pie Seller will receive a $250 US Airways gift card!

SIGN UP TO BE A SLICE OF LIFE PIE SELLER