Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina: Family Holiday Food Sorting & Pack-a-thon (Spratt Street)

About this adventure

Instill the true spirit of Thanksgiving gratitude through hands-on family volunteering at Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, located just north of Uptown Charlotte. During the critical pre-Thanksgiving sorting week, families, youth groups, and parents with children ages 7 and up join forces inside the clean, temperature-regulated volunteer center to inspect, sort, and pack thousands of holiday meal boxes and pantry staples for food-insecure families across 24 regional counties. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Facility Accessibility: Completely ADA-accessible warehouse sorting center with wide aisles, smooth concrete flooring, and rolling packing stations. • Restrooms & Break Areas: Climate-controlled volunteer lounge features clean modern restrooms, water bottle refill stations, and comfortable break tables. • Age Suitability: Open to children ages 7 and older when accompanied by an adult, offering a meaningful, memorable lesson in community compassion and teamwork. • Sensory Tips: Well-lit, organized warehouse with upbeat background music and clear visual instructions; packing tasks can be customized for youth with different physical capabilities.