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“I know that food doesn’t fix everything but I can think of no better place to start” – Tina Postel
Wow! All I can say is wow! Its been a long two years my friends and yet it has been a blur. I’m Tina Postel, I have to privilege of being the CEO of this incredible new and yet longstanding organization…..Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays. In the middle of a... read more
Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays Sees 113% Increase in Neighbors Needing Help This Summer
After the tsunami of food insecurity that we witnessed in 2020, our numbers had stabilized over the last year, even reaching pre-pandemic levels. This summer, that has all changed. Taking a look at our June service numbers (see chart below) shows a significant increase in visits ... read more
First Annual Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays Hunger Partner Summit Brings Together Hunger Fighters in Meck. Co.
45 hunger fighting partners came together for the first annual Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays Hunger Partner Summit to learn more about all of the programs we offer and how to connect Mecklenburg Co. residents to our services. Staff members shared the different prog... read more
Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays Nutrition Policy – Fighting Hunger with Intention
At Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays, fighting hunger is our mission but fighting hunger with intention is our goal. [caption id="attachment_19259" align="alignnone" width="416"] Chasidie Glover Nutrition Services Coordinator Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays[/caption] ... read more
Luncheon of Hope Featuring Stephanie Land – An Amazing Day!
What an amazing day! On Wednesday, May 25, a sold out crowd of 450 gathered at The Fillmore Charlotte to hear a powerful message from Stephanie Land, NY Times bestselling author of MAID: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive. Stephanie shared her harrowing sto... read more
One Year, One Mission, One Answer
Happy Anniversary!! This May we celebrate the one year anniversary of the merger of Loaves & Fishes and Friendship Trays! And what a year it has been. Not only a year of new beginnings and tremendous growth but also, as our pantries begin to reopen, a return to dignity and ho... read more
