Community Food Rescue
500 B Spratt Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
704-335-4324
www.secondharvestmetrolina.org
Contact: Shay Merritt
Mission:
To feed hungry people by soliciting and distributing food and other grocery products through partner agencies and to educate people in the community about the nature of and solutions to the problems of hunger.
Service:
The trucks collect and distribute food which would otherwise be thrown away. We house a Community Food Rescue truck in our parking lot and have a volunteer base of over 20 drivers who faithfully drive the route.
Other Information:
Approximately 3 million pounds of food are "rescued" each year locally.
Volunteer Needs:
Volunteers are always needed to sort food and assist with other projects. Food Drives and special collections are appreciated at anytime. DUMC has one food rescue truck that is driven by volunteers.
Financial Donation:
For the 2009 calendar year, DUMC has pledged $8,000.