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Strengthening Our Community: Food for Families NC Receives Support from Food Lion Feeds
Food for Families NC, Inc. has been awarded a $4,000 “Nourishing our Neighbors” grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation.


A Day of Encouragement and Connection at Elevation Church's Women’s Spring Summit
Food for Families staff joins Elevation Church–Matthews for their Women’s Spring Summit last Saturday for a morning filled with encouragement, connection, and inspiration.


The Moments Behind the Numbers: A Look at Q1 2026 Impact
Food for Families posts Q1 2026 impact on hunger in their community.


Celebrating Service: Food for Families' Annual Volunteer Appreciation Day
Food for Families hosts Annual Volunteer Appreciation Day on April 23, 2026.


Wingate University’s One Day, One Dog: Students Giving Back to Their Community
On March 19, 2026, Food for Families was honored to once again welcome students, faculty, and staff from Wingate University to our warehouse for their annual One Day, One Dog service event.


Stronger Together: Partnering with the Council on Aging in Union County to Support Seniors
Food for Families was honored to partner with the Council on Aging in Union County.


Supporting Senior Wellness: A $6,000 Union County Community Foundation Grant Making a Lasting Impact
We are honored to announce that Food for Families NC, Inc. has been awarded a $6,000 grant from the Union County Community Foundation, a regional affiliate of Foundation For The Carolinas, in support of our Senior Nutrition Program. This generous funding allows us to provide high-protein, easy-to-open, and simple-to-prepare foods specifically selected to meet the needs of seniors across Union County. Proper nutrition plays a critical role in helping older adults maintain thei


Sundt Foundation Awards $7,500 to Food for Families NC, Inc
Sundt Foundation awards Food for Families NC, Inc. a $7,500 grant.


Helms and Hall Honored with SHFBM Ted Heyward Award
Families founding Board Chairman Larry Helms and Current Board Chairman Tommy Hall were honored at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (SHFBM) 2025 Partner Appreciation Awards and received the Ted Heyward Award.


Food for Families Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Day 2025
Food for Families Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Day 2025, on Thursday, April 24th.


Food for Families NC, Inc. 2024 Impact: A Year of Growth and Generosity
A quick recap of 2024 families served by Food for Families NC, Inc. and their unique delivery-based food pantry.


Food for Families awarded $35,363 in ARPA-enabled funds from the Town of Indian Trail
Town of Indian Trail awards ARPA-enabled funds in the amount of $35,363.


Food for Families Hosts Second Annual Roast and Toast Fundraiser
Food for Families hosted their Annual Roast and Toast Fundraiser with Roastee NC Senator Todd Johnson


Food for Families NC, Inc. Receives Grant from Union County Community Foundation
Food for Families NC, Inc. Receives Grant from Union County Community Foundation


Elevation Church Blesses Food for Families during #loveweek2024
We had a wonderful week with our friends from Elevation Church. #loveweek2024 started a little early for Food for Families NC when an incredible #eGroup painted our kitchen and bathroom and cleaned EVERYTHING from the offices to the warehouse. An Elevation Church eGroup volunteered to paint and clean during #loveweek2024. On Tuesday evening and Thursday morning, groups packed 980 produce bags, 535 non-perishable bags, and 1,020 freezer bags for our home delivery routes. Tuesd


Food for Families NC, Inc. Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
Feeding the Hungry grant increases access to nutritious food; provides nutrition education Indian Trail, NC – Food for Families NC has received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The Feeding the Hungry grant supports community feeding partners by helping neighbors increase their access to nutritious food and providing nutrition education to eliminate health risks for those experiencing food insecurity. The


Food for Families Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Day 2024
Food for Families Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Day 2024, on Thursday, April 18th. It was a full day featuring the KO Food Truck, games, and lots of gifts for our dedicated volunteers. Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina was the keynote speaker at noon and our Board Chairman Tommy Hall and Senator Todd Johnson, a longtime supporter of Food for Families, also offered their many thanks to those in attendance. This yearly event is a special way Food for Fami


The History of Food for Families
How it started… The History of Food for Families began in 2012 as mission outreach by First Baptist Church of Indian Trail after parishioners identified a genuine community need to send nutritious food home for hungry students over the weekend. Local teachers recognized 20 underserved and underrepresented students from 3 local Union County Public Schools (UCPS) who were famished when they came to school on Mondays. Church members collected food, stored it in a nearby wareh


Perdue Farms Donates 3.3 Million Pounds of Chicken
Perdue Farms donates over 3 million Pounds of Chicken. Why? Well, an extra day in the year means that 44 million people got fed.
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