In 2023, Nourish Up (Formerly Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays) provided groceries to 137,806 people - the highest in our 48-year history.
Almost half were children and seniors.
This is a 29% increase over the 106,000 we served in 2022. The highest number previously served was in 2012...
Saturday, February 3, the Mecklenburg County Council of the Boy Scouts of America will go Scouting for Food. Scouts will go door-to-door throughout Mecklenburg Co. collecting non-perishable food items for Nourish Up, formerly Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays. Thanks to the 216,985 lbs...
Today, January 11, Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays unveiled a new name – Nourish Up – and a new brand, signaling a new chapter for this organization that has been fighting food insecurity in our community for nearly half a century.
“We are excited to announce a new name that proudly celebrates...
Every week, more than 970 families receive some or all of their groceries from Nourish Up (formerly Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays). And, in that same week, 2,205 nutritious, prepared meals are delivered to our neighbors.
At Nourish Up, we are committed to providing groceries, meals, and...