CHARLOTTE — Loaves and Fishes Friendship Trays unveiled the new name of their organization Thursday morning: Nourish Up.
Leaders made the announcement at the nonprofit’s new 90,000-square-foot warehouse, the Hunger Hub of Hope.
“I’m thrilled to report ... we are now Nourish Up!” CEO Tina Postel said.
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The Hunger Hub of Hope will have ten times the cold storage for fresh foods compared to its old building in south Charlotte.
It will also feature a teaching kitchen, a food pantry, and a dedicated space for its home delivery program.
The new name is accompanied by a new website, which provides information about food programs, as well as how to get help.
>> Channel 9′s Gina Esposito explains why the timing of all this is critical to helping those in need, in the video at the top of the page.
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