We are approaching the holiday season at the speed of light. As numbers continue to increase, our Hunger Hub is abuzz with activity. And our need for volunteers has never been greater.
We are thrilled to welcome a flagship grocery home delivery team to our field of wonderful volunteers. In...
Nourish Up friend and 8th grader Anderson Cook hosted the 7th annual Cook's Cafe on Sunday, August 25. While he and classmates and family served up a savory breakfast to neighbors and friends, they also nourished neighbors in need — with all donations coming straight to Nourish Up.
But...
When members of the Nourish Up team attended a Blumenthal Arts Community Leaders event at the Knight Theater this spring, they had no idea what community collaboration would come of it.
Fast forward to August at our Hunger Hub.
Blumenthal Arts hosted a Community Cue,...
We are thrilled to announce the largest gift in the history of our organization.
The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation has made a $3 million donation to Nourish Up as part of our ambitious $23 million capital campaign to build and renovate our Hunger Hub. We moved into this 90,000-square-foot...
The Governor’s Volunteer Service Award honors the true spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals and groups who make a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service. An individual or group from the public, nonprofit, and private sector may be nominated for this recognition...
Nourish Up has had quite a historic start to 2024. Not only did we announce our exciting rebrand this January, but in April, we also turned the page to quite a new chapter.
An exciting new chapterIt cannot be said enough, our mission is steadfast: To nourish our neighbors with food...
Thanks to the generosity of so many in our community, and the hard work of hundreds of scouts, scout leaders, and parents of Mecklenburg County Council of Boy Scouts, Scouting for Food 2024 will provide well over 100,000 lbs of food to neighbors in need! Meanwhile, tractor-trailer trucks filled...
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...
On 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...
