Segment 3, January 20th, 2024

Talking about food on an outdoor show can be fun.  We’ve covered camping food, state fair food, and the traditions & symbolism of food during certain times of the year like Thanksgiving & New Year’s.  On this segment Tina Postel, CEO of Nourish Up recently joined Bill Bartee, host of the Carolina Outdoors to speak about the food & nourishment needs in the Charlotte community.

Things You’ll Learn by Listening:

Show Highlights:

• The history of Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays from the mid-1970s to Nourish Up in 2024
  
• Nourish Up is Meals on Wheels for the Charlotte community & Second Harvest Food Bank is a partner of Nourish Up
  
• What is food insecurity & who are people that utilize the services of Nourish Up
  
• A referral from someone is needed to qualify (medical, school, church, or government organizations all send referrals to Nourish Up)
  
• Thousands of Scouts from Mecklenburg County Council BSA will be canvasing neighborhoods in Mecklenburg with door hangars requesting on January 27th, 2024.  The food and other pick-up takes place on February 3rd, 2024.
  
• Since 2010, MCC Scouts have collected close to 3.5 million pounds of food.
  
• Over 238,000 people were served in Mecklenburg County last year by the newly named Nourish Up
  

The goal is to not do hand outs but hand ups & with community partners, donors, volunteers, and team members, the goal is to end food insecurity and create a brighter future for all.

The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the local, independent fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.