# Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina: Family Holiday Food Sorting & Pack-a-thon (Spratt Street) > Event for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 21 – Nov 25 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, 500-B Spratt St, Charlotte, NC 28206 - Ages: Ages 7 and up with accompanying adult; closed-toe shoes required; excellent hands-on service project for school-age children and teens - Price: Free volunteer opportunity; optional canned food donations welcomed to stock regional food pantries - Organizer: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Official page: https://www.secondharvestmetrolina.org/volunteer - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/second-harvest-food-bank-of-metrolina-family-holiday-food-sorting-and--listing-211b13426802a7cf2137422c ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Charlotte - [Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade: Charlotte Holiday Kickoff](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/novant-health-thanksgiving-eve-parade-charlotte-holiday-kickoff--listing-f49500de116fc4b0c922567f) — Wed, Nov 25 · 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Uptown Charlotte along Tryon Street · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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