Food for Families Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Day 2025
- Apr 24, 2025
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Updated: May 7, 2025
Food for Families Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Day 2025, on Thursday, April 24th. It was a full day featuring BossLady Lemonade and the KO Food Truck, as well as games, and lots of gifts for our dedicated volunteers.
Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina was the keynote speaker for the awning ribbon cutting. Board Vice Chair Jeff Mangum, Town of Indian Trail Mayor David Cohn, and former North Carolina State Senator Tommy Tucker, a longtime supporter of Food for Families, also offered their many thanks to those in attendance and emphasized the impact volunteers make in their communities.
This yearly event is a special way Food for Families honors and celebrates the many volunteers and their dedication to helping those in our area facing food insecurity. With their commitment, we keep 'Feeding Families, Changing Lives'.
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Welcome to all the volunteers who give so generously of their time for those in our community experi Welcome to all the volunteers who give so generously of their time for those in our community experi Welcome to all the volunteers who give so generously of their time for those in our community experi Guests enjoyed delicious treats from KO Food Truck and BossLady Lemonade! Volunteers gather around the fleet for pictures. Of course we've got lots of goodies for our guests! Volunteers always love hearing words of encouragement from Kay Carter, CEO Second Harvest Food Bank Volunteers always love hearing words of encouragement from Kay Carter, CEO Second Harvest Food Bank Volunteers gather for pictures. Did someone say TACO TRUCK??? Thanks to KO Food Truck Volunteers always love hearing words of encouragement from Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Ba Did someone say TACO TRUCK??? Thanks to KO Food Truck Volunteers always love hearing words of encouragement from Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Ba Executive Director, Amy Niccolai gets in on the picture fun! The Town of Indian Trail has continued to be an integral part of the work we do at Food for Families The Town of Indian Trail has continued to be an integral part of the work we do at Food for Families Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank and Food for Families Vice Chair Jeff Mangum. Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank, Food for Families Vice Chair Jeff Mangum, and Food for Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank, Food for Families Vice Chair Jeff Mangum, and Food for Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank and Food for Families Executive Director Amy Niccolai. Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank and Food for Families Executive Director Amy Niccolai. Jeff Mangum, Amy Niccolai, Tommy Hall, Kay Carter, and Amy Gower. Jeff Mangum, Amy Niccolai, Tommy Hall, Kay Carter, and Amy Gower. Jeff Mangum, Amy Niccolai, Tommy Hall, Kay Carter, and Amy Gower. Jeff Mangum, Amy Niccolai, Tommy Hall, and Kay Carter. Board Chairman Tommy Hall and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina CEO Kay Carter. The Town of Indian Trail has continued to be an integral part of the work we do at Food for Families Executive Director Amy Niccolai speaks to volunteers before ribbon cutting. Executive Director Amy Niccolai speaks to volunteers before ribbon cutting. Executive Director Amy Niccolai cuts the ribbon for the new awning addition. Volunteers always love hearing words of encouragement from Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Ba Volunteers always love hearing words of encouragement from Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Ba Volunteers always love hearing words of encouragement from Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Ba Volunteers always love hearing words of encouragement from Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Ba Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank Executive Director Amy Niccolai speaks to volunteers before ribbon cutting. Special Guest Tommy Tucker told of his personal experience with food insecurity as a child. These trucks keep us on the road 'Feeding Families, Changing Lives'. Makayla greets our volunteers with a smile and thank you gifts. Makayla greets our volunteers with a smile and thank you gifts. BossLady Lemonade offered lots of delicious treats. BossLady Lemonade offered lots of delicious treats. Thankful for all the volunteers at Food for Families! BossLady Lemonade offered lots of delicious treats. BossLady Lemonade offered lots of delicious treats. BossLady Lemonade offered lots of delicious treats. BossLady Lemonade offered lots of delicious treats. BossLady Lemonade offered lots of delicious treats. BossLady Lemonade offered lots of delicious treats. BossLady Lemonade offered lots of delicious treats. Did someone say TACO TRUCK??? Thanks to KO Food Truck BossLady Lemonade offered lots of delicious treats. Amy Niccolai gives direction to some of our youngest volunteers on where to find Executive Director Amy Niccolai gives direction to some of our youngest volunteers on where to find BossLady Lemonade offered lots of delicious treats. BossLady Lemonade offered lots of delicious treats. BossLady Lemonade offered lots of delicious treats. BossLady Lemonade offered lots of delicious treats. Of course we've got lots of goodies for our guests! Of course we've got lots of goodies for our guests! Of course we've got lots of goodies for our guests! Of course we've got lots of goodies for our guests! Of course we've got lots of goodies for our guests! Of course we've got lots of goodies for our guests! Of course we've got lots of goodies for our guests! Of course we've got lots of goodies for our guests! PICTURE TIME! PICTURE TIME! Thankful for all the volunteers at Food for Families! Board Chairman Tommy Hall and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina CEO Kay Carter. Board Chairman Tommy Hall and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina CEO Kay Carter. Jeff Mangum and Tommy Hall Thankful for all the volunteers at Food for Families! Thankful for all the volunteers at Food for Families! BossLady Lemonade offered lots of delicious treats. Thankful for all the volunteers at Food for Families! BossLady Lemonade offered lots of delicious treats. Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts, including gift cards, hats, BossLady Lemonade offered lots of delicious treats. Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Welcome to all the volunteers who give so generously of their time Welcome to all the volunteers who give so generously of their time Welcome to all the volunteers who give so generously of their time Of course we've got lots of goodies for our guests! Of course we've got lots of goodies for our guests! Of course we've got lots of goodies for our guests! Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts Volunteers had the opportunity to spin the prize wheel for extra gifts The warehouse was decorated with balloons. These trucks keep us on the road 'Feeding Families, Changing Lives'. Of course we've got lots of goodies for our guests! Of course we've got lots of goodies for our guests! Of course we've got lots of goodies for our guests! Of course we've got lots of goodies for our guests! Of course we've got lots of goodies for our guests! Warehouse is ready for the celebration! Warehouse is ready for the celebration! Warehouse is ready for the celebration! Warehouse is ready for the celebration! Warehouse is ready for the celebration! Warehouse is ready for the celebration! Warehouse is ready for the celebration! Warehouse is ready for the celebration!
