Loaves & Fishes Blog
#GivingTuesdayCLT 2023 – The Power to Provide Fresh Produce
This #GivingTuesdayCLT you have the power - The power to provide fresh produce! Our Goal: Help us reach our goal of $25,000 to support our network of food pantries and grocery home delivery program with a month’s supply of fresh produce for our neighbors in need. Why ... read more
Newest Food Pantry Opens at Mt. Olive Presbyterian Church
Today was opening day for our newest pantry at Mt. Olive Presbyterian Church, just in time for Thanksgiving! Clients were able to shop the pantry, hand-selecting the groceries they knew their families would like for the upcoming holiday. "I told the volunteers today, ‘P... read more
21st Annual Street Turkeys Event
Join us for WFNZ's 21st Annual Street Turkeys Event! Wednesday, November 22nd | 7am-5pm WFNZ Dog House| 401 W. Morehead St. Donate Food: We will be accepting food donations on-site and are especially in need of these priority items: Frozen Turkeys, Canned Meat,... read more
Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays Thanksgiving Food Drive
This Thanksgiving, you can help nourish neighbors with food and compassion by donating much-needed food items. So far this year, we have provided groceries to 111,214 neighbors in Mecklenburg Co, surpassing the number we fed in all of 2022. With the busy holiday season st... read more
“I have to decide on paying bills or buying fewer groceries.” – Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays Pregnancy Referral Program
"I have to decide on paying bills or buying fewer groceries." Silvia, a mother of five, says it’s been a struggle at times to afford groceries. With the newest addition to her family, 2-week-old Elsa, and her children out of school for the summer, she needs more food to ... read more
“…Humanity, Dignity and the Heart of The Community” – The Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays Pantry at Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte
Guest blog from The Rev. Emily Parker, Executive Director, Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte and Deacon, Christ Church Charlotte “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.... read more