Bracing for an increase in need as families see a significant decrease in monthly SNAP benefits
On the heels of an explosion in food insecurity in 2022, as well as the highest January and February totals in our 48 year history, Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays is bracing for an even greater rise...
Thank You for a Great Year!
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Scouting for Food! A generous 213,966 lbs of food was collected to help Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays fight hunger in our community.
We are grateful to Mecklenburg County Council of The Boy Scouts...
Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays Award Winners
Philip Bobzin – Winner of the Beverly Howard Award
Philip Bobzin is a dedicated Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays volunteer. He is truly a jack of all trades when it comes to volunteerism. Philip is a staple in our phone center, spending...
Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays sees 38% Increase in Need in 2022
2022 was supposed to be a year of recovery. Instead, staggering price increases of basic necessities - food, fuel and housing, have created a perfect storm of need.
In 2022, Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays provided groceries...