Help feed hungry families! Loaves & Fishes anticipates the need for emergency food to spike with the economic impact on our community.  Your support is needed to ensure our neighbors in need are fed. Click here for Loaves & Fishes response to COVID-19.  To donate online click here or text HUNGERACTION to 44321.

Our Mission

Loaves & Fishes provides nutritionally balanced groceries to individuals and families in Charlotte-Mecklenburg who are in a short-term crisis.

Get Involved

During the current COVID-19 crisis volunteers can help distribute food boxes at mobile pantry sites. More volunteer shifts are added every few days. Sign up below.

Need Food?

In a short-term crisis, a week's worth of groceries from Loaves & Fishes can mean the difference between paying the rent or feeding your family.

  • Loaves & Fishes Blog

    Adjusting Our Operations to Meet the Need – COVID-19 Week 3 Update from Loaves & Fishes Executive Director Tina Postel

    Dear Loaves & Fishes Friends, I hope this latest update finds you all safe and sound. As COVID-19 spreads through our county and nation, we are continuing to adjust our operations to manage... read more

  • News

    What does A “Stay-At-Home” Order Mean for Serving Our Neighbors In Need?

    Mecklenburg Co. has issued a stay-at-home order through April 16. Under this order, county residents may visit grocery stores, pharmacies, healthcare providers if needed and pick up food from a Loaves... read more