Be There When We Fly Again
Hornets Sports & Entertainment strives to create a safe, healthy and enjoyable atmosphere for all fans, guests, employees, players and performers that enter Spectrum Center. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have worked closely with state, county and city officials, local health agencies, infectious disease specialists, our own medical experts and the NBA in an effort to develop health and safety protocols for Spectrum Center. The health of all those who visit Spectrum Center is our top priority.
As our team looks to make winning plays on the floor, we ask you to help us Make Winning Plays in the stands by following established health and safety procedures. Please review the information below in preparation for your return to Spectrum Center. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Hornets COVID-19 Response
Charlotte Hornets Foundation’s Monetary Contribution to Community Partners
The Charlotte Hornets Foundation has committed $250,000 to go towards emergency relief efforts. This includes $100,000 to the COVID-19 Response Fund established by United Way of Central Carolinas and Foundation For The Carolinas, along with $25,000 each to three local nonprofit organizations to assist in immediate needs caused by COVID-19 – Carolina Farm Trust and Crisis Assistance Ministry in Charlotte and the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund in the home market of the Hornets’ NBA G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm. Additionally, the Charlotte Hornets Foundation has pledged another $75,000 to to-be-determined future needs resulting from COVID-19, which will be granted prior to the end of 2020.
Commitment to Our HSE Part-Time Team Members
Hornets Sports & Entertainment, its ownership and Charlotte Hornets players announced that they have partnered to establish a fund to provide financial assistance to our HSE part-time employees that have been adversely affected by the loss of NBA and G League games and Spectrum Center events due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Hornets and Levy Food Donation
The Hornets and concessions partner Levy donated extra food and beverages from Spectrum Center to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to help our neighbors in need during this difficult time. The contribution included produce, snack foods, hamburger and hot dog buns, sodas and juices.
HSE Volunteer Hours
Hornets Sports & Entertainment team members will commit a total of 1,000 volunteer hours during this period of social distancing through virtual volunteer opportunities. Various virtual opportunities include assisting with administrative work for nonprofits, sewing items to be used in Habitat ReStores in the future, writing letters and cards, making calls to elderly community members and more.
Charlotte Hornets and NBA Provide Support For Coronavirus Relief Efforts
The Charlotte Hornets and NBA are teaming up to provide support for ongoing Coronavirus relief efforts. All NBA proceeds from the sale of licensed face coverings will be donated to Feeding America and Second Harvest Canada.
Ticket FAQs
Hornets Sports & Entertainment and the city of Charlotte are committed to looking out for one another and for you, our fans. This complicated situation transcends sports and entertainment. Together – with all levels of the government, public health officials, infectious disease specialists, and our local community – we must work as a team. For more ticket information, Read More
NBA Together
NBA Together is a global community and social engagement campaign that aims to support, engage, educate and inspire youth, families and fans in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The program is centered on four pillars – Know the Facts, Acts of Caring, Expand Your Community and NBA Together Live – that will amplify the latest global health and safety information, share guidelines and resources, and keep people and communities socially connected through digital tools and virtual events.
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Ways You Can Help
American Red Cross
American Red Cross volunteers and staff work to deliver vital services – from providing relief and support to those in crisis, to helping you be prepared to respond in emergencies.
How To Support
The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during this coronavirus outbreak. Healthy individuals are needed to donate now to help patients counting on lifesaving blood.
Carolina Farm Trust
Carolina Farm Trust assists local farms with funds, land and sustainable energy, while also helping to provide affordable food access for food deserts in and around Charlotte.
How To Support
Carolina Farm Trust is seeking to raise an initial investment of $3,000,000 to implement an immediate action plan that reengages a local food supply with regional farmers.
Classroom Central
Classroom Central helps students in need to effectively learn by collecting and distributing free school supplies to their teachers. Classroom Central serves teachers and students in nearly 200 schools across six school districts in the Charlotte Region. Supplies are distributed through a Free Store, Mobile Free Store and several other community-supported programs.
How To Support
Classroom Central is seeking funding in order to continue to supply students with the resources needed while out of school. Donations can include funds for Homework Supply Kits, hand sanitizer or general contributions.
CMS Foundation
The CMS Foundation works to generate financial investment to support Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and develop a community-wide culture of schoolanthropy—the support of public education.
How To Support
The CMS Foundation has launched the CMS COVID-19 Relief Fund to ensure all students continue to have access to learning while schools are closed and to help address critical needs CMS families may experience during this time.
The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro is a charitable organization that inspires giving, maximizes opportunities and strengthens communities for present and future generations.
How To Support
The Community Foundation has created the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund to accept gifts from individuals, corporations, and funders who want to help. The fund will provide financial resources to local nonprofit organizations which provide direct support to the community.
Crisis Assistance Ministry
The mission of Crisis Assistance Ministry is to provide assistance and advocacy for people in financial crisis, helping them move toward self-sufficiency.
How To Support
While the temporary suspension of utility disconnections and evictions offers relief to families right now, Crisis Assistance Ministry anticipates the need for emergency financial assistance may be unprecedented once the threat from COVID-19 has passed.
Bills that are suspended will multiply over time as struggling families continue to feel the economic impact of closures and quarantine measures. Financial support from the community will be essential to meet those needs in the future.
Foundation For The Carolinas & United Way of Central Carolina
Local agencies and nonprofits are already feeling the strain to deal with increased needs as the local economy tightens, workers are asked to stay home, school cancellations cause disruption and those without insurance are facing additional challenges getting the care they need.
The COVID-19 Response Fund will support a range of nonprofits assisting the people most affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Importantly, this fund will help not just those who get sick but also those who are impacted economically.
Friendship Trays
Friendship Trays delivers nutritious meals to elderly or infirm individuals in the Charlotte community who are unable to obtain or prepare their own meals. Friendship Trays is refocusing deliveries on our most vulnerable recipients who have no other sources of food and is determined to meet the pressing needs of the community.
How To Support
Friendship Trays is seeking funding to maintain the support of its operations as well as to acquire thermometers. To protect the health of its clients, Friendship Trays is having all staff and volunteers check their temperature before work, but does not have enough thermometers.
Hospitality House of Charlotte
Hospitality House of Charlotte provides the comforts of home for patients and their families by offering affordable accommodations in the heart of Charlotte’s medical community.
How To Support
Hospitality House of Charlotte is currently seeking additional cleaning supplies: disinfecting products, paper towels, dinner napkins and disposable cutlery.
These items can be donated using the Amazon and Target wish lists, grocery delivery services (such as Instacart), or by scheduled drop off at the House. Items can be shipped to 1400 Scott Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203.
Second Harvest Food Bank
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina provides food for over 800 partner agencies including soup kitchens like Urban Ministry Center, emergency pantries like Loaves and Fishes, homeless shelters like Uptown Men’s Shelter and Center of Hope, senior programs, and low-income daycares.
How To Support
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina is requesting funding, as well as volunteers, to support their current high demand. Volunteer groups will currently be capped at 10 individuals or less in accordance with social distancing.
- A $25 donation will help provide a seven-day nutritionally balanced food box
- $13 provides a food box with 12-13 healthy staple items
- $7 provides an additional backpack for children missing meals
Supportive Housing Communities
The mission of Supportive Housing Communities is to provide affordable housing to alleviate homelessness and human suffering.
How To Support
Supportive Housing Communities is asking for individually packaged food donations, as well as financial support.
Urban Ministry Center
Urban Ministry Center serves as a point of entry to services offered by a network of agencies that work closely together to provide necessary opportunities for the Charlotte homeless population.
How To Support
Urban Ministry Center is seeking financial support, as well as items from its Amazon Wish List. Additional needs not on the wish list include: toilet paper, disinfectant spray or wipes, hand sanitizer and bottled water.
The Volunteer Center
The Volunteer Center has served the Guilford County community by connecting people to their passion through volunteering. This gives nonprofits throughout the community the strength to pursue theirs. The organization stands as strong as a vital link between the community and local nonprofits, both large and small.
How To Support
The Volunteer Center has launched a COVID-19 Response site to bring the volunteer community together as the need for immediate help has increased. Opportunities to volunteer and donate to Triad area nonprofits as well as community resources are available to help those impacted by the coronavirus.
Our Partners Giving Back
- Ally Introduces Relief Package to Support Customers, Auto Dealers, Communities and Employees During Global COVID-19 Crisis
- Anheuser-Busch Making Hand Sanitizer to Combat COVID-19 Outbreak
- Bank of America and LendingTree Lend Support of COVID-19 Response Fund for the Foundation of the Carolinas
- Barings has pledged relief to food banks, front line healthcare professionals, and non-profit organizations in communities across the U.S., U.K., Europe and APAC.
- Domino’s Hires 2,000 Workers in North Carolina
- Food Lion Donating 6 Million Meals in Fight Against COVID-19
- Hanes Making Masks for Health Care Professionals Treating Coronavirus
- Kia’s Accelerate the Good Program is donating one million dollars to help keep America’s homeless youth safe during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
- Kia Motors Producing Protective Face Shields At U.S. Manufacturing Plant For Use By Healthcare Workers Across The Country
- LendingTree Providing Financial Guidance Through Crisis
- Live Nation Launches Fund To Benefit Tour Crew Members During COVID-19
- Lowe’s Raises Pledge for Coronavirus Relief Funding to Over $100 Million
- Lowe’s Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Donate 12,000 Masks
- Lowe’s Steps in to Cover Production Costs for Local Distillery Doc Porter's to Make Hand Sanitizer for Healthcare Professionals and Nonprofits
- Lowe’s Provides Supplies for She Built This City to Create Builder Hits for Nonprofit Partners and At-Risk Communities Serving Frontline Needs
- Nike’s Leaders, the Nike Foundation and Nike Committing More Than $15 Million to COVID-19 Response Efforts
- Novant encourages this screening assessment to determine your risk level and determine next steps.
- PetSmart Charities Extends Helping Hand During COVID-19 Pandemic
- US Foods Donates $2.5 Million in Food and Supplies For COVID-19 Hunger Relief Efforts
Local Food and Beverage Partners
Many of Our Local Partners Are Still Open for Business and Could Use Your Support, Including:
Greensboro
- Burger Warfare
- Chick-fil-A
- Darryl’s Wood Fired Grill
- Pepper Moon Catering
- Revolution Mill restaurants
- Cugino Forno
- Kau
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