Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
Coverage of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in the Nexus archive.
- 9 Food Drive Collection Day helps Second Harvest Food Bank support families in need
The annual 9 Food Drive Collection Day is held to support Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, collecting non-perishable items at Arboretum Shopping Center Walmart. The event aids families in North and South Carolina, where over 483,000 people live in poverty, with 42% being children and seniors. The first 50 donors receive Monster Jam tickets, and online donations are also accepted.
- Food Lion Feeds, Boys and Girls Club are helping fill food gaps in Cabarrus County
Food Lion Feeds and the Boys and Girls Club of Cabarrus County are collaborating to provide weekend food boxes for families during the summer, addressing increased hunger caused by school closures and rising costs. The program supports 130-150 families weekly, with partnerships including Second Harvest Food Bank and a donation drive by Channel 9.
- 9 Food Drive: An inside look at how your donations get to people in need
Channel 9's 9 Food Drive partners with Nourish Up to distribute food to people in need in Mecklenburg County. Nourish Up served more people in 2023 than in its 50-year history, relying on volunteers and donations, including from Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.