Volunteer Opportunity
November 10 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM | The Westin Hotel
Kick off your Women in Consumer Finance experience by giving back to the Queen City. Before the conference officially begins, join fellow attendees for a hands-on volunteer event supporting Bags of Hope. This Charlotte-based nonprofit fights food insecurity in the community by providing meals to local children during weekends and school breaks.
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About the Event
Prepare care packages with groceries and uplifting notes for students to take home over Thanksgiving break. It’s a low-pressure way to connect with other attendees and make a real impact for families in the Charlotte community.
Your $35 participation donation feeds one child for the entire break. Donate at the link below to reserve your spot.
Food Insecurity in the Greater Charlotte Area
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18.3% of children in Mecklenburg county face food insecurity, meaning limited or irregular access to nutritious food.
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50% of Charlotte-Mecklenburg students qualify for free school meals, but may miss meals when school is not in session.
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Bags of Hope bridges this gap by providing weekend and holiday meals to ensure students are well-fed and ready to learn when they return to school.
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