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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 our deep history rooted in compassion and our bright, innovative future. Nourish Up succinctly captures our mission – an organization committed to lifting our community through food,” shares Tina Postel, CEO of Nourish Up, formerly Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays. “At Nourish Up we will continue to ensure that all of our neighbors have access to healthy food...

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 Anderson's generosity doesn't stop there. Usually held on a Saturday morning, when Anderson learned that Tour de Turns, also benefiting Nourish Up, was on Saturday, August 24, he and his family chose to move the cafe to Sunday so that his family could enlist in Finish Line Fun, cheering on cyclists and walkers with bubbles, sweet treats, costumes, and more...

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, a program of Blumenthal's Education Department, for Disney’s The Lion King in in the Atrium Health Collaboration and Conference Center. Actors from The Lion King cast and Blumenthal Arts Community Impact Manager, Arlethia Hailstock, enlightened more than 50 guests about The Lion King, its powerful and timeless story, and the inner workings of costuming, preparation, work/life balance, and more...

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 facility, located in the heart of Charlotte, in April 2024. The additional space helps us provide more groceries and meals in innovative ways to community members facing food and nutrition insecurity. The Teppers’ unprecedented gift means more resources towards this silent pandemic.   “We are honored that Nicole and Dave have chosen to invest and stand in support of the individuals and families we serve,” said Nourish Up CEO Tina Postel...

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 award by a community member to their county-designated coordinator.  Lori Brantner’s passion to provide nutritional fresh produce to the underserved led her to create Harvest Haul in 2020. Harvest Haul is a program of committed volunteers who come to the Farmers Market every Saturday, cultivate relationships with farmers, and coordinate the pickup, delivery, and distribution of freshly harvested unsold fruits and vegetables...

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 and compassion.   In addition to unveiling the Nourish Up brand in January, our team moved into its new location at the Hunger Hub in early April. While we are still being renovated and under construction, all operations and administrative offices have moved to 901 Carrier Drive. We celebrated this new chapter with staff and Board members on Monday morning, April 8...