Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

Harris Teeter, Consalo Family, Farms to donate 16,000 Bags of Mandarins to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina and Distribute Fresh Mandarins at Local Elementary School-Based Mobile Food Pantry

4/11/24

Thursday, April 11, 2024, Harris Teeter and Consalo Family Farms will present a donation of 16,000 bags of fresh mandarins to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Volunteers with Consalo Family Farms and Harris Teeter will help the food bank hand out fresh mandarins to families at one of Second Harvest's school-based mobile pantries at Berryhill Elementary School...

Walmart and Sam's Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change Campaign Returns to the Metrolina Region to Help People Facing Hunger

4/1/24

Now, for the 11th straight year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam's Clubs are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign, with the goal of providing people facing hunger with access to the food and resources they need to thrive. Since its inception in 2014, the campaign has generated more than $186 million and helped secure nearly 1.9 billion meals for the Feeding America network of food banks...

Smart Chicken Extends Helping Hand to End Hunger in the Metrolina Region

1/17/24

Yesterday, to honor their commitment to ending hunger in the Charlotte Metrolina region, Smart Chicken delivered 55,500 pounds of much-needed protein to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. The donation will immediately be used to help serve children and their families at school-based mobile pantries and high-poverty schoools, emergency food pantries and other feeding programs that the Food Bank sponsors...

Harris Teeter, Carolina Panthers, and the Bradley & Nikki Bozeman Foundation to assemble 2,500 Thanksgiving meal bags for local community members

11/14/23

On Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman, Harris Teeter associates, plus additional Carolina Panthers will assemble 2,500 Thanksgiving meal bags. Those bags will be given to families-in-need by the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to make sure all families have a Thanksgiving meal this holiday...

Harris Teeter Launches Harvest Feast Round Up Campaign in All Stores, Campaign Supports Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

11/1/23

Harris Teeter, one of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina's retail partners and a dedicated ally in the fight against hunger in our local community, is rounding up to support them. Now through Dec. 26, Harris Teeter shoppers are invited to round up their transactions to the nearest whole dollar at checkout; 100% of funds raised in surrounding stores will benefit Second Harvest...

Uptown Charlotte Yam Jam - Uptown Charlotte Businesses Come Together to Address Food Insecurity

10/23/23

The Uptown Charlotte business community will come together for an inaugural Yam Jam volunteer event to benefit food insecure families in our area. This event, organized by Duke Energy in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina and Charlotte Center City Partners, will also include volunteers from Ally, Barings, Honeywell, Truist and Wells Fargo...

AIA Charlotte Comes Together to Turn 40,000 Cans of Food into Amazing Architectural Structures

10/14/23

CANstruction is back! Teams of volunteers, which include design industry professionals, participate in the event in over 100 cities each year. The can art sculptures will be on exhibit to the public for voting to determine the best in different categories. At the close of the event, all food from the structures will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina...

Sort-A-Rama Brings 800 Volunteers Together to Pack 16,000 Food Boxes To Help Feed Hungry Children and Families

9/27/23

On September 27th at 8:30am, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina hosted the 8th Annual Sort-A-Rama, a half-day of volunteer service jam-packed with energy, networking and teambuilding. Through company event sponsorships, Sort-A-Rama offers employees and customers a fun, meaningful opportunity to combine volunteerism with employee engagement and customer relations by boxing food for distribution at our school based mobile pantries...

Arby's Foundation Awards $11,000 Grant to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

7/26/23

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina has received an $11,000 grant from The Arby's Foundation, which is committed to support every community where Arby's has a restaurant, including those that are located in our Food Bank's service area...

April Mini Sort-A-Rama Brings 250 Atrium Health Volunteers Together to Pack 8,000 Food Boxes for Children, Seniors, Families, and Veterans for Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina's School Based Mobile Pantry Program

5/9/23

On Wednesday, April 26th, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina hosted a "mini" version of their annual Sort-A-Rama (held each year in late September). This scaled down version of the popular teambuilding event was made possible by Atrium Health...

Charlotte Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Kick-Off Event Press Conference

5/8/23

With the help of Food Banks, sponsors, volunteers and U.S. Postal Service employees in 10,000 communities nationwide, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 13th. The drive is the nation's largest single-day food drive to collect food for area Food Banks for distribution to families struggling with food insecurity...

Walmart and Sam's Club Continue Their Commitment to Addressing Food Insecurity in the Metrolina Region through the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign

4/10/23

For the 10th straight year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam's Clubs are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign, helping to end food insecurity and provide nourishment to families and individuals across the country. In partnership with Walmart customers, Sam's Club members, suppliers and associates, the campaign aims to help people who experience food insecurity in the 24 counties (14 in NC and 10 in SC) that Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina serves...

Surprise Inside #2 - NASCAR Driver Cole Custer, The Gene Haas Foundation, Wow Wow! Classic Waffles, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Surprise 150 Children at the West Gastonia Boys and Girls Club

12/13/22

On Monday, December 12th, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, NASCAR Driver Cole Custer, The Gene Haas Foundation, and Wow Wow! Classic Waffles held the Food Bank's SURPRISE INSIDE #2 and surprised 150 children between the ages of 6 to 11 years of age at the West Gastonia Boys and Girls Club...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Honors Philanthropist Anne Springs Close for the Second Straight Year

12/7/22

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina has announced its intent to again honor the late philanthropist Anne Springs Close by distributing over 85,000 pounds of food throughout The Springs Close Foundation's service area...

8th Annual Santa Express Presented by Walmart to Provide Gifts to Almost 10,000 High Need Students at 23 Schools in 11 Counties December 5-12, 2022

12/8/22

On Monday, December 5th, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina kicked off their 8th Annual Santa Express in partnership with Walmart. The event will provide holiday gifts of apples to each school along with items like toiletries, socks, school supplies to over 10,000 high need elementary school students in 23 schools in 11 counties served by the Food Bank...

NASCAR Driver Cole Custer, The Gene Haas Foundation, WOW WOW! Classic Waffles, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Partner to Surprise Veterans with Holiday Food

12/9/22

On Thursday, November 17th, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, NASCAR Driver Cole Custer, The Gene Haas Foundation, and WOW WOW! Classic Waffles kicked off the Food Bank's SURPRISE INSIDE in honor of Veteran's Day...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Receives $175,000 Donation from Publix Super Markets Charities for the Purchase of a Mobile Food Pantry Along with 500,000 Pounds of Fresh Produce

11/15/22

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina today announced it received a $175,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities to purchase and equip a mobile pantry truck. Publix will also donate 500,000 pounds of fresh produce during the first year to stock the truck...

Harris Teeter, Carolina Panthers, and the Bradley & Nikki Bozeman Foundation to Assemble 2,000 Thanksgiving Bags for Local Community Members

11/15/22

On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman, Harris Teeter associates, plus additional Carolina Panther players will assemble 2,000 Thanksgiving meal bags. Those bags will be given to families-in-need by the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to make sure all families have a Thanksgiving meal this holiday...

Harris Teeter Launches 2022 Harvest Feast Round Up Campaign

11/1/22

Now through Dec. 27, 2022 Harris Teeter will host Harvest Feast - an annual fund drive to aid local hunger relief efforts. Harris Teeter shoppers are invited to Round Up their transaction to the nearest whole dollar at checkout to benefit its hunger relieft partners...

Carolina Panthers Yetur-Gross Matos Hosting His 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive With Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

11/1/22

Yetur Gross Matos, starting D E for the Carolina Panthers is teaming up with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina for the second year in a row to host his YGM Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit Governors Village Elementary School's children and families...

Perdue Farms Continues Its Support for Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

10/3/22

Perdue Farms is continuing its support of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (SHFBM) with a $10,000 grant for its school-based mobile pantry program...

Sort-A-Rama Brings 700+ Volunteers Together to Pack 16,000 Food Boxes To Help Feed Hungry Children, Seniors, Families, and Veterans

10/2/22

On September 28th at 8:30am, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina hosted the 7th Annual Sort-A-Rama, a half-day of volunteer service jam-packed with energy, networking and teambuilding...

Sort-A-Rama Brings Over 700 Volunteers Together to Pack 16,000 Food Boxes for Neighbors in Need

9/26/22

A half-day of volunteer service jam-packed with energy and teambuilding at the 7th Annual Sort-A-Rama! Through company event sponsorships, Sort-A-Rama offers employees a fun and safe, meaningful opportunity to combine volunteerism with employee engagement and customer relations by boxing food for distribution across the Food Bank's 24 county service area...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Receives Truckload Donation from Merchants Distributors (MDI)

9/23/22

On Friday, September 23, over 100 volunteers at Merchants Distributors (MDI) in Hickory, NC joined with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to pack 2,200 protein-packed food boxes...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Receives $150,000 Donation from Publix Super Markets Charities

9/20/22

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina announced it received a $150,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities to purchase much needed warehouse equipment including a forklift, rider electric pallet jack, 2 lift gates for trucks and a floor scrubber last week along with having approximately 40 wonderful Publix team members volunteer...

Harris Teeter, Titan Farms to donate 76,000 ppounds of peaches to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

8/26/22

The donation is made possible through the success of Titan Farm's annual Peaches with a Purpose campaign hosted in Harris Teeter stores across North Carolina...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Receives $10,000 Donation from MRO Better Half iRacing Dash Winning Driver McCall Gaulding

8/17/22

During an event held at Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina's headquarters in Charlotte, McCall Gaulding, the winning driver of the 2022 Better Half iRacing Dash, presented the organization the entire $10,000 purse she won from this year's annual Motor Racing Outreach fundraising race...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina's CHEF'S BEST 2022 presented by Harris Teeter LIVE this Friday!

8/4/22

Chef's Best is back - with a food truck twist! This Friday guests are invited to the annual Chef's Best fundraiser, presented by Harris Teeter...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Announces 2022 Partner Appreciation Award Winners

5/16/22

On May 11th, for the first time in two years, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina honored 29 award recipients in person who have worked tirelessly throughout the year to help feed more children, families, seniors, veterans and pets in the Food Bank's 24 county service region...

Letter Carriers' Annual Food Drive Set for this Saturday, May 14th

5/9/22

With the help of sponsors, volunteer organizations and U.S. Postal Service employees in 10,000 communities nationwide, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 14...

New Rowan Branch Made Possible by Food Lion Feeds - 200 Volunteers Come Together to Celebrate the Grand Opening

4/20/22

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina is pleased to announce the grand opening of a new branch location in Salisbury, North Carolina along with Food Lion, who donated $1 million dollars toward purchase of the branch...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina's EMPTY BOWLS 2022 LIVE this Friday, March 18th at the Charlotte Convention Center

3/17/22

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina's 22nd Annual Empty Bowls luncheon is back and live at the Charlotte Convention Center - Richardson Ballroom and hosted by Maureen O'Boyle, WBTV News Anchor...

Bank of America Donates $1.275 Million to Help End Hunger in Charlotte, with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina and Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays Both Receiving $627,500 through its COVID-19 Employee Booster Initiative

2/7/22

Bank of America today announced a $1.275 million donation to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina and Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays to address food insecurity in the Charlotte region...

Smart Chicken Extends Helping Hand in Fight Against Hunger in the Metrolina Region

1/20/22

Yesterday, to honor their commitment to ending hunger in the Charlotte Metrolina region, Smart Chicken delivered 55,500 pounds of much-needed protein (a value of $176,745) to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (SHFBM)...

POWER Engineers Turns Canceled Events Into Giving Back

1/5/22

Now through Dec. 28, 2021 Harris Teeter will host Harvest Feast - an annual fund drive to aid local hunger relief efforts. Harris Teeter shoppers are invited to Round Up their transaction to the nearest whole dollar at checkout to benefit its hunger relief partners...

7th Annual Santa Express Provides Gifts to Over 10,000 High Need Students

12/7/21

Second Harvest Food Bank Kicks Off 7 Days of Holiday Giving Event for Over 10,000 Children in Need at Elementary Schools in 11 Counties in NC and SC

12/6/21

Hendrick Automotive Group Reveals the Overall Results of Year-Long, Employee-Powered Fight Against Hunger

10/27/21

Event included a special appearance by NASCAR Driver Kyle Larson, who is conducting a three-city tour today in regnition of Hendrick Automotive Group food bank partnership and employee fund-raising efforts...

Harris Teeter Launches 2021 Harvest Feast Round Up Campaign to Support Hunger Relief Efforts

11/9/21

Perdue Donates 43,000 Pounds of Protein to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

11/2/21

As part of a commitment to alleviate hunger, Perdue Farms has donated 43,000 pounds of no-antibiotics-ever chicken to help Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte, N.C., celebrate 40 years of feeding the hungry, especially during the ongoing demand amid the Covid-19 pandemic...

Tyson, Dole, PET, Harris Teeter and Niagara Donate Truckloads to Food Bank in Celebration of 40th Year of Serving the Community

10/20/21

In September 1981, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina opened its doors in Charlotte. 40 years later, hunger is at an all-time high due to the COVID-19 pandemic. September, also Hunger Action Month, marks the 40th year of operation for the Food Bank and the organization is holding a 2-month birthday celebration campaign to raise funds, food, volunteerism and awareness. Delivery of the second round of full tractor trailer loads of most needed items to include donations from Tyson, Dole, PET, and Harris Teeter in partnership with Niagara...

Sort-A-Rama mad possible by Food Lion Feeds, Atrium Health, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, Jackrabbit Technologies, and University of North Carolina Charlotte

10/14/21

A half-day of volunteer service jam-packed with energy and teambuilding at the 6th Annual Sort-A_Rama! Through company event sponsorships, Sort-A-Rama offers employees a fun and safe, meaningful opportunity to combine volunteerism with employee engagement and customer relations by boxing food for distribution across the Food Bank's 24 county service area...

Smithfield, Bimbo, Simpson's Eggs, and US Foods Donate Truckloads to Food Bank in Celebration of 40th Year of Serving the Community

10/6/21

In September 1981, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina opened its doors in Charlotte. 40 years later, hunger is at an all-time high due to the COVID-19 pandemic. September, also Hunger Action Month, marks the 40th year of operation for the Food Bank and the organization is holding a 2-month birthday celebration campaign to raise funds, food, volunteerism and awareness. Delivery of the first 5 full tractor trailer loads of most needed items to include donations from Smithfield, Simpson's Eggs, US Foods, and Bimbo Bakeries USA...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to Honor Philanthropist Anne Springs Close with Over 95,000 Pounds of Food To Be Distributed Throughout The Springs Close Foundation's Service Area

9/28/21

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina has announced its intent to honor the late philanthropist Anne Springs Close by distributing over 95,000 pounds of food throughout The Springs Close Foundation's service area. The distributions will take place from late September to early November...

Norfolk Southern Grants $400,000 to Food Banks to Combat Food Insecurity

9/14/21

On September 9th, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced $400,000 in grants to 31 food banks located across the states served by the company. The funds will directly support local efforts to combat food insecurity, as well as other assistance initiatives supporting children, families, and senior citizens...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Announces 40th Birthday Celebration & Campaign

8/23/21

In September 1981, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina opened its doors in Charlotte. 40 years later, hunger is at an all-time high due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been a significant increase in requests for food since COVID-19 began in March of 2020...

Sheetz For the Kidz Partners with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to Support Rowan, Iredell and Catawba County Child Hunger Programs

6/11/21

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina announced that it is receiving a $5,000 grant from Sheetz For the Kidz, a charitable organization driven by the employees of Sheetz, Inc, to help provide hunger-relief to children in Rowan, Iredell and Catawba Counties...

The Independence Fund and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to Provide Veterans with No-Contact Care Package Drive-thru

5/19/21

Beginning in May 2020, The Independence Fund has been honored to serve at-risk Veterans and their families in the Charlotte area by providing no-contact food and supply delivery with the assistance of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina...

Fifth Third Bank to Present $20,000 Donation to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

5/17/21

On May 18th, Fifth Third Bank will continue a month-long celebration of Fifth Third Day that includes food drives and donations to organizations like the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina who strives through education, advocacy, and partnerships to eliminate hunger by the solicitation and distribution of food...

Subaru of America, Inc. and Local Subaru Dealerships Partner and Donate Over $90,000 to Help Feed Neighbors in Need

5/5/21

In late January, Subaru of America, Inc., joined by its two regional independent distributors, Subaru of New England and Subaru Distributors Corp., announced its continued commitment to supporting people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by helping provide an additional 100 million meals to Food Banks across the country..

Publix Launches the Publix Virtual 30 Challenge Proceeds to Support Charities in Charleston, Charlotte and Nashville

4/29/21

Today, Publix announced that its new Feeding More Together program has raised nearly $10 million in much-needed support for food banks throughout the Southeast..

Walmart, Sam's Club and Feeding America Launches the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign to Help Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Provide Meals to People in Need

4/5/21

The Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign will run in store and online from April 5 - May 3, 2021. There are three easy ways for customers and members to participate..

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Holding Drive-Through 2021 Empty Bowls Pottery Packages on Sale Now Through April 2nd

3/14/21

Each year, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (SHFBM) hosts one of their most popular events, 2021 Empty Bowls, presented by Food Lion Feeds..

Subaru of America, Inc. Continues Fight Against Hunger Providing 100 Million Meals in Landmark Donation to Feeding America

1/21/21

Subaru of America, Inc., joined by its two regional independent distributors, Subaru of New England and Subaru Distributors Corp., today announced its continued commitment to supporting people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by helping provide an additional 100 million meals to Feeding America..

Wells Fargo Donating $100,000 for Fresh Produce Food Boxes Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday

1/15/21

Announcement by Wells Fargo of $100,000 donation which will be used to purchase almost 8,000 fresh produce boxes..

Chick-fil-A Donates $50,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to Address Food Insecurity in the Region

12/18/20

From November 16-21, Charlotte-area Chick-fil-A restaurants donated 10% of each mobile order placed in the drive-thru to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina...

6th Annual Santa Express in Partnership with Walmart to Provide Gifts to 10,000 High Need Students at 23 schools 11 Counties

12/2/20

On Tuesday, December 2nd, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina kicked off their 6th Annual Santa Express in partnership with Walmart...

Hendrick Automotive Group Donates $600,000 to Partner Food Banks Throughout Country

11/19/20

This holiday season, Hendrick Automotive Group and its team members will make a $602,500 gift to support 27 food banks located within the company's 13 states of operation...

Harris Teeter Launches 2020 Harvest Feast Round Up Benefiting Hunger Relief Efforts

11/18/20

Now through Dec. 29, 2020 Harris Teeter will host Harvest Feast - an annual fund drive to aid local hunger relief efforts. Harris Teeter shoppers are invited to Round Up their transaction to the nearest whole dollar at checkout to benefit its hunger relief partners...

Lidl Partners Donates 800 Turkeys to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to Help Local Families Celebrate the Holidays

11/13/20

Lidl kicked off its 2020 holiday giving campaign with a donation of 800 turkeys to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte, North Carolina, which will help to feed hundreds of families this Thanksgiving...

Alianza De Futbol Partners with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to Distribute 2,000 Food Boxes to Support the Hispanic Community in Charlotte

10/24/20

Alianza Contigo will be a touchless experience allowing families to drive-thru and receive free food and household items in a safe environment. Food will be provided by the Allstate Sueño Alianza Food Pantry in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina...

Walmart and Sam's Club's "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." Campaign Raises $188,969 for Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

9/28/20

The 24 counties served by Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (SHFBM) helped to raise $188,969 for local families in need...

McCall Farms Donates A Million Servings of Canned Food to MANNA Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

9/28/20

McCall Farms, Inc., maker of Margaret Holmes, Glory Foods and other popular brands, donated a million servings of canned food to Florence, S.C. based Harvest Hope Pee Dee Food Bank earlier this year; now they're doing the same thing for Asheville, N.C. based MANNA (Mountain Area Nutrition Needs Alliance) Food Bank, and Charlotte, N.C. based Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina ...

Perdue Farms Provides New Refrigerated Van and Forklift That Helps Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Meets Needs of Food Insecure Neighbors, Especially Amid Pandemic

9/23/20

Perdue Farms, through its Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, has funded a $100,000 grant to purchase a new refrigerated van and state-of-the-art standup forklift...

Arby's Foundation Donates $51,800 to Serve Local Youth to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

9/22/20

As part of the annual in-restaurant fundraising program, the Make a Difference campaign, Arby's restaurants raised nearly $3.4 million to support national organizations dedicated to providing kids the future they deserve...

Hui Family Donates $25,000 Matching Donation to Help Local Families in Need During COVID-19 - $50,000 Raised

9/2/20

In early June in the midst of COVID-19, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina was contacted by Casey and Ed Hui, who were interested in ways that they might be able to make an impact to help those struggling with food insecurity during the pandemic...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Receives $135,000 Donation from Publix Super Markets Charities for New Truck Purchases

9/2/20

Yesterday, Second harvest Food Bank of Metrolina announced it received a $135,000 grant from Publix Super Markets Charities, which will be used to purchase a new truck...

Raytheon Technologies Supports Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to Address Increased Need for Food Assistance

6/17/20

To help provide food and other essentials to our neighbors in need, Raytheon Technologies has committed $5 million to Feeding America to support local food banks...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Receives Large Food Donation to Jumpstart New Food Lion "Summers Without Hunger" Campaign

6/4/20

Food Lion customers have the opportunity to make a much-needed difference in their neighbors' lives by making a $5 donation to Feeding America...

State Farms Agents Good Neighbors to Local Food Bank

6/24/20

The Second Harvest Food Bank is feeling a little fuller today after local State Farm agents donated $16,600 to help curb hunger in the area...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Receives Grant from Bank of America to Help Feed Hungry Children, Seniors, Families and Veterans

6/26/20

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina has received a grant from Bank of America to support our efforts to insure everyone in our community has enough to eat...

Vital Farms Donates 500,000 Pasture-Raised Eggs to Second Harvest Food Bank

6/19/20

Yesterday, Vital Farms announced a donation of 500,000 pasture-raised eggs to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina...

Amazon Donates $10,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to Help Alleviate Hunger for Local Families During COVID-19

5/29/20

Amazon today announced that it is donating $10,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina...

The Duke Endowment Awards $3.5 Million to Feeding the Carolinas Grant Aimed at Alleviating Hunger in Wake of COVID-19

5/19/20

The Duke Endowment Awards $3.5 Million to Feeding the Carolinas – Grant Aimed at Alleviating Hunger in Wake of COVID-19...

Spartanburg Branch Donation

5/19/20

35,000 pounds of food (3,000 food boxes) being delivered to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina's Spartanburg Branch thanks to the Winky Foundation, Southern Farm Bureau, Lubrizol, and Southern States Packing...

Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

3/16/20

The Food Bank is working with our over 800 partner agencies in 24 counties, including our local school systems, to assess how we can best be of service at this time. We are working to support several groups through our efforts including families of children whose school meals will be missing during time of school closures, seniors who are being asked to remain safely at home, and individuals being affected by business closures and cancellations. In many cases these are hourly workers and any reduction in hours causes a tremendous burden...

Employees of Sealed Air, the global leader in protective packaging and originator of BUBBLE WRAP brand cushioning, will participate in what the company does best: packaging

2/17/20

Sealed Air is donating 11 tons of pinto beans to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina along with the time and talent of its staff and over 18 thousand feet of food-grade film needed to package individual one-pound bags of beans using Sealed Air's CRYOVAC brand packaging equipment...

Food Lion Feeds Presents Tenth Annual Carolinas Student Hunger Drive - A Six Week High School Food Drive Competition

2/7/20

Each year, high school students participate in a friendly competition with the same goal: END HUNGER!...

Carolina Panther Curtis Samuel and Harris Teeter to Assemble 1,000 Holiday Meal Bags for Local Community

12/11/19

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel and Harris Teeter will assemble 1,000 holiday meal bags...

5th Annual Santa Express in Partnership with Walmart to Provide Gifts to Over 14,000 High Need Students

12/2/19

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to visit 27 schools in 13 counites December 3-12, 2019...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Hosts Grand Opening of Food Bank Expansion Project for Corporate Capital Campaign Donors

10/28/19

On Monday, October 28, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina will host a private reception and tour of its expanded facility for key donors and guests...

Girl Scouts Give Back: More than 30,000 Pounds of Food Collected by Local Troops for Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

10/18/19

The Girl Scouts Hornets' Nest Council today announced that its troops collected more than 30,000 pounds of food to help fight hunger in the Charlotte Mecklenburg region...

Harris Teeter & Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Kick Off Harvest Feast Marathon Food/Fund Drive Event Feeding our Hungry Neighbors on Saturday, Nov. 9th & Saturday, Nov. 16th

10/18/19

On Saturday, November 9th at 10:00 a.m., Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina kicks off their annual holiday food drive, Harvest Feast Marathon with Harris Teeter and media partner WRFX 99.7 (an iHeart Media Station)...

Local Food Banks Partner with Ingles Markets and iHeart Media for the 6th Annual Fill-A-Backpack Program

10/5/19

Harvest Hope Food Bank, Golden Harvest Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina tackle childhood hunger with Ingles campaign..

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Preparing for Guests to Kick Up Their Heels and Raise a Glass at Wine Women & Shoes presented by Diamond Stilettos Sponsor Harris Teeter

9/20/19

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina will be hosting their Wine Women & Shoes event at a new location this year - The Charlotte Convention Center....

Perdue Farms will deliver $10,000 and 40,000 pounds of PERDUE No-Antibiotics-Ever Chicken to SHMETROLINA on Friday, August 2nd at 10:00 a.m.

8/1/19

Perdue Farms will deliver $10,000 and 40,000 pounds of PERDUE No-Antibiotics-Ever Chicken to SHMETROLINA on Friday, August 2nd at 10:00 a.m....

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Kicks off Summer Feeding Program on the Last Day of School So Not a Day Goes By For Children Who are Food Insecure

6/3/19

Not a day will be wasted for Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina's goal to end hunger as they kick off their Summer Feeding program...

Sort-A-Rama Brings 800+ Volunteers Together to Repackage 200,000 Pounds of Bulk Food to Help Feed Hungry Children and Families This Summer

5/20/19

On May 23rd, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina will host their 4th Annual Sort-A-Rama, a half day of volunteer service jam-packed with energy, networking and teambuilding...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Announces 2019 Partner Appreciation Award Recipients - the David Tepper Foundation, Rick Hendrick, Ed Brown Among Those Recognized for Their Efforts to Help End Hunger

5/14/19

Last week, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina honored 36 award recipients who have worked tirelessly throughout the year to help feed more children, families, seniors, veterans, and pets...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, Walmart, Sam's Club and Feeding America Launch "Fight Hunger. Spark Change."Campaign to Combat Hunger in the Food Bank's 19 County Service Region

4/26/19

In partnership with SHMETROLINA, Walmart and Sam's Club now invite shoppers to help fight hunger in their local community. There are three ways to participate - purchasing a participating item in-store or online, donating in-store or donating on Feeding America's website...

Second Harvest Student Hunger Drive Breaks All Previous Records!

4/8/19

Students from nine area high schools spent the evening of Monday, March 25th celebrating their success in the 2019 Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Carolinas' Student Hunger Drive...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina's Empty Bowls 2019

3/29/19

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina's Empty Bowls 2019 - filling bowls with food and love along with presenting sponsors Food Lion / Food Lion Feeds and the CRVA (Charlotte Regional Visitor's Authority)...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina & Hendrick Automotive Group Hold Spring Meal Drive Packing Event to Serve More Than 12,000 Charlotte-Area People in Need

3/26/19

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina & Hendrick Automotive Group hold spring meal drive packing event to serve more than 12,000 Charlotte-Area people in need...

Smithfield Foods Donates More Than 42,000 Pounds of Protein to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Food Lion Joins the Seventh Stop of Smithfield's 2019 Helping Hungry Homes Tour

3/19/19

Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Food Lion joined forces to donate more than 42,000 pounds of protein to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina...

Gaston County Foundation Run on April 13, 2019 Raises Funds with Match for Agencies in Gaston County Served by Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

2/28/19

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina is pleased to announce our participation in the Community Foundation Run 2019...

Tyson Foods Partners with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to Support Three Backpack Programs in Union County

2/27/19

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina announced today a $40,000 grant from Tyson Foods for the funding of three Union County..

Food Lion Feeds Presents Ninth Annual Carolinas Student Hunger Drive to Nourish Local Families

2/11/19

Six-week high school food drive competition aims to end hunger...

Lebron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo Draft Team Rosters For 2019 NBA All-Star Game

2/7/19

Lebron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo draft team rosters for 2019 NBA All-Star game...

Smart Chicken Extends Helping Hand in Fight Against Hunger in the Metrolina Region

1/31/19

To honor their commitment to ending hunger in the Charlotte Metrolina region, Smart Chicken delivered two loads of much-needed protein...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina is Ready to Assist Those Impacted by Government Shutdown

1/18/19

The Department of Agriculture said in January 8th statement that food service programs, including its Supplemental Nutrition Program, or SNAP, were fully funded for this month and for February...

Publix, Publix Super Markets Charities, and Carrier Transicold Donate to Second Harvest Food Bank

1/11/19

Since expanding into the Charlotte Market Publix has become one of the Food Bank's largest food donors as well as a major financial partner...

Wells Fargo Collecting Non-Perishable Food Items during Holiday Season at Branches and Mobile Location in Charlotte

12/6/18

This year, from November 13 through December 31, the second annual Wells Fargo Holiday Food Bank will once again provide the opportunity for customers and community members to conveniently donate items...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina and Walmart present the 4th Annual Santa Express to Provide Gifts to 15,000 High Need Students at 29 Schools in 15 Counties November 30-December 11, 2018

11/28/18

On Friday, November 30th Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina will kick off their 4th annual Santa Express in partnership with Walmart. The event will provide holiday gifts of apples/pears to each school along with items like toiletries, socks, school supplies and shoes ...

The GSF Foundation Holds Second Annual Feeding Hunger: A "No Lunch" Lunch to Benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina on November 15th - Special Guest - First Lady of NC, Kristen Cooper

11/2/18

The Golden State Foods (GSF) Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in need in the areas where GSF associates live and work, is hosting the Feeding Hunger: A "No Lunch" Lunch event in Charlotte, North Carolina...

Skechers and Rack Room Shoes to Donate 8,000 Pairs of New Shoes to Charlotte-Area Children

9/28/18

Skechers, Rack Room Shoes and the national nonprofit Delivering Good have partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to distribute over 1,000 pairs of BOBS from Skechers...

UnitedHealthcare volunteers organize free pop-up market with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina for Lawrence Orr Elementary School students and their families

9/28/18

Today Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina and UnitedHealthcare hosted a free pop-up produce market at Lawrence Orr Elementary School...

Samsung Donates $100,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina for Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts

9/28/18

Samsung donates $100,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina for Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina's WINE WOMEN & SHOES 2018

9/28/18

The 2018 Wine Women & Shoes is presented by Diamond Stilettos Sponsor Harris Teeter and Platinum Pump Sponsor Felix Sabates' Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte...

The Darden Foundation donates $25,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

9/12/18

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina announced today a $25,000 grant from The Darden Foundation to assist in their efforts to provide help for those facing hunger in our community...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Receives $75,000 Grant from the Walmart Foundation to Fund Infrastructure and Equipment Needed for Handling Fresh Food

9/7/18

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina today announced a $75,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to fund the infrastructure that will ultimately help seven of the food bank's partner agencies...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Joins the Quicken Loans Charlotte Community Challenge on CrowdRise. Help SHFBM Win $15,000 by Donating August 1-31, 2018

8/13/18

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (SHFBM) has joined the Quicken Loans Charlotte Community Challenge, a fundraising competition on CrowdRise...

Sam's Club Teams Up with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to Help Families in Need with Diaper Donations

7/26/18

Sam's Club is working together with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to help families stock their shelves with diapers...

Players and Coaches in this weekends Powerade Blazing 7 on 7 Tournament and Coca-Cola Consolidated Team teammates Participate in Backpacking Event

7/12/18

On Thursday, July 12th from 2:00pm to 3:30pm, high school athletes and coaches from 18 states participating in this weekend's Powerade Blazing 7 on 7 Tournament...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina kicks Off Their Summer Feeding Program

6/3/18

SHFBM will announce that summer feeding services in and around the Charlotte area will be expanded...

BI-LO Donates More Than $43,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

11/29/17

BI-LO Donates More Than $43,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina...

Harris Teeter & Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Kick Off Harvest Feast Marathon

11/10/17

On Friday, November 10th at 10:00 a.m., Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina kicks off their annual holiday food drive, Harvest Feast Marathon...

CIAA Coaches and Staff Backpacking Event

10/4/17

On October 4th, CIAA Men and Women's Basketball coaches and staff will participate in a backpacking event...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Partners with Lowcountry Food Bank in honor of Brother David

07/18/17

On July 20th Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina will be in Rock Hill at Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen...

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to Carry Forward the Banner of Local nonprofit, Together We Feed

06/30/2017

Following the 2016-2017 school year, Together We Feed dissolved its 501(c)3 status and transferred ownership...

Second Harvest Food Bank to Fill the Shelves of Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen and St. Mary's Pantry in Honor of Brother David Boone

06/21/2017

On June 21, 2017, Second Harvest delivered two truckloads of canned goods, packaged food items and meat...
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to Expand Summer Feeding Services

06/20/2017

Second Harvest announced today that Summer Feeding Services in and around the Charlotte area will be expanded...

Huntersville Target Store Donates Over 30 Pallets of Food to Second Harvest Food Bank

05/31/2017

Target located in Huntersville, NC donated almost 12,000 pounds of frozen and refrigerated...
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600 Volunteers to Repackage 132,000 Pounds of Bulk Food at Sort-A-Rama Event

05/03/2017

To repackage 132,000 pounds of bulk food at Sort-A-Rama event to help feed hungry...
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Fifth Third Bank and Roush Fenway Racing Team up to Drive Away Hunger

05/03/2017

to provide 1 million meals to families in need throughout the bank’s 10-state footprint...
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Smithfield Foods Partners with NASCAR Hall of Fame and Richard Petty Motorsports

01/30/2017

to donate nearly 250,000 pounds of protein to six North Carolina Food Banks...
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Smart Chicken Extends Helping Hand in Fight Against Hunger in the Charlotte Region

01/30/2017

To honor their commitment to ending hunger in the Charlotte Metrolina Region, Smart Chicken donated...
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AXA's Operations Center Supports Second Harvest Food Bank

01/2017

AXA volunteers at Second Harvest Food Bank for Day of Service and bestows grand that will provide 28,000...
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Charlotte Hornets and Food Lion Partner for Annual Food Drive to Benefit Second Harvest

1/18/2017

The Charlotte Hornets and Food Lion Feeds today are launching the 2017 Food Lion Feeds Food Drive to ...
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Land O'Lakes Donates 40,000 Pounds of Macaroni & Cheese

12/14/2016

Land O'Lakes, Inc. donated 40,000 pounds of Land O'Lakes Macaroni & Cheese to Second Harvest Food Bank...
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Santa Express to Proved Gifts to 15,000 High Need Students

12/5/2016

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in partnership with Walmart kicked off the 2nd annual Santa Express...
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Hornets and Food Lion Feeds Partner at Annual Cornucopia Event on November 17

11/16/2016

The Charlotte Hornets and Food Lion Feeds announced today that the two organizations will once again provide...
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The Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade is Almost Here

11/24/2016

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the parade, and by all measures it is shaping up to be the biggest yet...
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WFNZ Street Turkeys Food Drive Event Raises Over $12,000 For Local Food Organizations

11/23/2016

Charlotte's premier Sports Radio Station 610 AM and 102.5 FM WFNZ The Fan broadcasted its 14th annual...
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PRSA Charlotte Announces UNCC's Dr. Alan Freitag and Second Harvest Food Bank's Kay Carter as 2016 Infinity Award and Pegasus Award Honorees

11/3/2016

PRSA Charlotte is pleased to announce the winners of its prestigious Infinity Award and Pegasus Award Honorees...
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Perdue Farms Makes 10,000 Pound Protein Donation to Second Harvest Food Bank and Kicks off 2nd Year of School-Based Mobile Pantry Program in Concord, NC

10/11/2016

Perdue Farms made a 10,000 pound donation of chicken to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina...
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Donna Ragan at (704)375-9639, EXT. 11 or dragan@secondharvest.org
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina's Marketing & Communications Manager

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Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. EIN: 56-1352593