February 7, 2023 – The Charlotte Hornets Foundation announced today that it has donated $25,000 to Angels & Sparrows – a Community Table and Resource Center that empowers underserved families to reach their potential by providing access to food security and educational opportunities that lead to a fresh start – as its annual Hunger Grant. The donation was made to help the Huntersville-based organization purchase a new convection oven, induction range and ice maker for its year-round community kitchen, which serves over 450 marginalized families in North Mecklenburg County.
During a special event held in advance of lunch service today, Angels & Sparrows today “revealed” the Charlotte Hornets Foundation as the mystery donor of the upgraded kitchen appliances, which were installed in November. Hugo and the Honey Bees were in attendance.
“Angels & Sparrows is an incredible organization that fosters hope for so many within our community,” said Hornets President & Vice Chairman Fred Whitfield. “We are pleased to have the opportunity to help Angels & Sparrows upgrade the appliances in their kitchen, which we hope will enable them to serve even more people who are facing hunger for years to come.”
In addition to providing over 1.5 million meals through its dining room and marketplace, Angels & Sparrows offers an emergency food pantry and a Summer Bag Lunch Program that serves students at risk of going hungry when school is not in session.
“We are thankful for the generous donation from the Charlotte Hornets Foundation,” said Angels & Sparrows Executive Director Jessika Tucker. “Angels & Sparrows is much more than just a food kitchen; sharing a meal is the cornerstone of community, empowering individuals to look to the future for a path forward once their body and soul are nourished. This new equipment enables us to provide more meals, more connections and more hope to our underserved neighbors in North Mecklenburg County.”