Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) teamed up with Charlotte Motor Speedway and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to drive impact for neighbors facing food security challenges. On Sept. 5, more than three dozen dedicated Blue Cross NC employees gathered at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord to sort and pack and assemble food boxes for to feed 1,200 seniors across the Charlotte region.
“September marks National Hunger Action Month. Today’s collaboration with Blue Cross NC and Charlotte Motor Speedway helps raise awareness to a movement to end hunger in our communities,” said Kay Carter, Executive Director, Second Harvest Food Bank. “Food insecurity affects every corner of our region. Our neighbors deserve nutritious food to thrive.”
The latest volunteer event highlights Charlotte Motor Speedway and Blue Cross NC’s commitment to make healthy eating more accessible and expand access to nutritious foods through their Drive Out Hunger campaign.
“Too many people in North Carolina have limited access to nutritious food. Blue Cross NC wants to help transform the way healthy food reaches our members and communities. Working with partners like Charlotte Motor Speedway, we can improve health and well-being for all North Carolinians,” said Dr. Marcus Wallace, Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross NC.
Community Donations Support NC Food Banks
In the last four years, Drive Out Hunger has donated more than 10,000 pounds of food to Second Harvest Food Bank with support from community members and race fans visiting the Charlotte Motor Speedway. North Carolinians have an opportunity to help make an impact during Hunger Action Month. Individuals who donate non-perishables at one of Blue Cross NC’s 12 Beyond Blue Neighborhood Centers or agent stores across the state will receive a QR code to access four free tickets to the Blue Cross NC 250 on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Donations will benefit MANNA Food Bank in western North Carolina. Last year, MANNA’s headquarters were destroyed by floodwaters from Hurricane Helene. MANNA continues to fulfill its mission to end hunger and distributes meals to neighbors in need.
