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Providence Spring Elementary, winner of the Publix “Can Do” Food Drive, wanted to “Share the Love” and donate part of their winnings to 3 very deserving schools!
What started out as a food drive challenge to feed the hungry in our community has become an amazing story about the generosity of one CMS school and its desire to impact three other schools. Providence Spring Elementary raised over 11,000 pounds of food as part of the Publix “Can Do” Food Drive Challenge to […]
A Journey For All of Us – Devonne’s Story
Devonne Moise firmly believes there are guardian angels in place to remind you to keep your head up. She also believes that her guardian angel’s name is Faye. At one point, Devonne and her children were living in a hotel. She felt fortunate when she found a small house to rent but it didn’t take long […]
Meet Lathan – the adorable artist behind Loaves & Fishes’ new Holiday Card!
Lathan is 5 years old and a kindergartner in CMS. He is the artist behind this year’s new Loaves & Fishes’ Holiday Card. Lathan lives with his grandmother Della, who has raised him since he was a year old. Della recently lost her job and even with Medicaid and Medicare, she does not have enough […]
Loaves & Fishes’ Annual Client Survey Shows No Significant Improvement in Food Insecurity in Meck. Co.
North Carolina continues to rank among the fifteen worst states in the percentage of children lacking food on a regular basis. During the month of October Loaves & Fishes conducted a survey of our clients to better understand the realities they face in trying to provide a basic meal for their families. A total of […]
I AM A DENTED CAN… Confessions of a Flawed Giver
I have participated in numerous food drives in my lifetime prior to working at Loaves & Fishes. My standard operating procedure whenever my kids’ school, local boy scout troop, letter carrier or church was in need of food was to scour through my pantry to donate the cans of my least favorite items collecting dust […]
My First 60 Days Onboard at Loaves & Fishes
By Tina Postel I have spent the last 60 days learning my new role as Executive Director at Loaves & Fishes. I have met with literally hundreds of dedicated community citizens including staff members, board members, pantry coordinators, volunteers and other community leaders and advocates committed to feeding the hungry. I have toured Loaves & […]
“No food…for your kids? That is the scariest.” – Leonisa’s Story
Leonisa Adams is amazing. As a Loaves & Fishes pantry volunteer, she helps clients choose groceries for their families. Walking through the pantry together, they often share stories of their struggles. She tells me that fear of judgement is an issue when asking for help. “You already feel ‘less than’ when you walk in the […]
Beverly Howard, Retiring Executive Director of Loaves & Fishes Receives The Order of the Long Leaf Pine
In 28 years, over 1.7 million hungry people in Charlotte-Mecklenburg have been fed because of Beverly Howard Honoring 28 years of fighting hunger and poverty in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Loaves & Fishes Executive Director, Beverly Howard has been awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, among the most prestigious awards given to a citizen in the state of […]
Putting Together My Wish List – A Word From Beverly Howard
After 28 years as Executive Director of Loaves & Fishes, I am retiring at the end of this week. When I informed the Board of Directors last summer, the year looked endless. Now it is down to days. I wanted to leave you with my hopes and dreams for Loaves & Fishes in the coming years. […]
Loaves & Fishes Honors Volunteers with First Beverly Howard Award
Three longtime volunteers from the Loaves & Fishes’ Mt. Carmel Baptist pantry have been named as the first recipients of the Beverly Howard Award. James Grier, Odell Way and Turner Sumpter were acknowledged for their compassionate, heartfelt and dedicated service to the hungry during Loaves & Fishes’ annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. The award is named in […]
