A disappointment for 65,000 people in North Caolina turned into a massive good fortune for the homeless after the Democratic National Convention changed locations. Originally supposed to be held at the Bank Of America Staduim, the venue was changed after concerns arose due to bad weather. This left the stadium with over 8,000 pounds of pre-prepared food created by chef Jon Morey and the kitchen staff of Delaware North Inc. The meals were intended for everyone from the stadium ticket holders to the highest of VIP suites and every care had been put into the menu which included pecan-fried chicken, baked orzo, fresh crudités, three-bean bake, fresh-cut fruit, short rib cobbler, and much more.
After the sudden switch in location, it was decided to give the food to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, where it would be redistributed to food banks and soup kitchens all over Charlotte, N.C.
“None of this food will go to waste. We contacted every shelter and soup kitchen in town and asked them how much refrigeration capacity they have and how many are they feeding. It will all be gone at the end of the day," said Kay Carter of Second Harvest. She stated that there was also enough popcorn for 70,000 people and that the excess was being sent to various community children's programs, including low-income daycare.
The donations were made possible by Delaware North and local sports team the Carolina Panthers, who play at the stadium. “It’s gratifying to know that the time, energy and effort that went into preparing the food will ultimately serve those in our community who are most in need," said Riley Fields, the Panthers' spokeman.
After the sudden switch in location, it was decided to give the food to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, where it would be redistributed to food banks and soup kitchens all over Charlotte, N.C.
“None of this food will go to waste. We contacted every shelter and soup kitchen in town and asked them how much refrigeration capacity they have and how many are they feeding. It will all be gone at the end of the day," said Kay Carter of Second Harvest. She stated that there was also enough popcorn for 70,000 people and that the excess was being sent to various community children's programs, including low-income daycare.
The donations were made possible by Delaware North and local sports team the Carolina Panthers, who play at the stadium. “It’s gratifying to know that the time, energy and effort that went into preparing the food will ultimately serve those in our community who are most in need," said Riley Fields, the Panthers' spokeman.
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