January 6, 2020 – The Charlotte Hornets and Food Lion Feeds today are launching the 2020 Dunk Hunger food drive to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Volunteers from the Hornets, Food Lion and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina built a structure last week made of donated Food Lion-branded food cans and boxes at Spectrum Center. The structure, which was designed by Odell architecture firm, is inspired by the Jordan Retro 10 “Charlotte” and uses the theme “It’s Good for the Sole.” It will be located on the main concourse outside Section 104 and will remain standing through February 8.
“We are excited to once again partner with our friends at Food Lion Feeds to continue our fight against hunger,” said Hornets Sports & Entertainment President & Vice Chairman Fred Whitfield. “We encourage Hornets fans to donate either at games or online and join us in supporting those members of our community who are in need.”
Fans can participate by donating a non-perishable food item or at least $3 cash at any Hornets home game from today through February 8, or by donating an item online from the Dunk Hunger Wish List, which is accessible by visiting hornets.com/dunkhunger. Anyone making a donation will be offered an opportunity to enter a sweepstakes to win four lower-level seats to the Hornets game against the Brooklyn Nets on February 22.
“As the Official Hunger Relief Partner of the Charlotte Hornets, we know that far too many of our neighbors in the Charlotte community struggle with hunger,” said Emma Inman, Director of External Communications and Community Relations for Food Lion. “We hope Hornets fans and Charlotte-area residents really step up to participate in this food drive and in-arena exhibit. Your donation will help nourish hungry neighbors here in our hometown. Together, let’s end hunger in Charlotte.”
“Second Harvest Food Bank is so grateful to have partners like the Charlotte Hornets and Food Lion that work with us to insure that every child, senior and working poor family in our region has enough to eat every single day,” said Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Chief Executive Officer Kay Carter. “We would encourage all of the Hornets fans to support this food drive and help us reach our goal of a community free from hunger.”