UNC Charlotte Graduate Helps Feed Thousands In The City
In 2019, Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays fed over 80,000 Charlotte residents, enough to fill Bank of America Stadium. In 2020, that number jumped to over 120,000. In May of 2021, the two organizations merged after having operated independently for over 45 years. Historically, Loaves & Fishes has offered food for pick-up at local pantries, and Friendship Trays, Charlotte’s designated Meals on Wheels program, has delivered meals to people’s homes. “Access is one of the key challenges to food security,” explained Director of Community Outreach and UNC Charlotte alumna Danielle Moore ’18 MPH, who interned for the nonprofit while she was in school.