Harris Teeter announces $100,000 commitment to UNC Charlotte’s Jamil Niner Student Pantry
Share Article MATTHEWS, N.C. (PRWEB) January 26, 2021 Harris Teeter announced today a partnership to combat food insecurity with UNC Charlotte. The partnership will allow the food pantry to stock and replenish shelves with much-needed items to support students in need.
The Jamil Niner Student Pantry provides assistance to UNC Charlotte students who struggle with food insecurity so that every student has access to nutritious food. The Pantry has remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic and is serving more students than ever before. Client numbers have doubled since March 2020, and the Pantry is receiving more food requests from nontraditional students with families, who are using the campus resource for the first time.
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Harris Teeter is now partnering with UNC Charlotte to support the Jamil Niner Student Pantry. Author: Ruby Durham Updated: 6:35 PM EST January 21, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Harris Teeter and UNC Charlotte s Jamil Niner Student Pantry both have one thing in common.
“Food is such an important part in our community, Harris Teeter s Danna Robinson said.
Fighting hunger and raising awareness for food insecurity around the community also a priority.
In fact, it’s the foundation the Jamil Niner Student Pantry was built upon when its doors opened in October 2014.
But this pandemic s most popular food items like canned chicken, canned fruit, healthy cereal and oatmeal students who struggle with food insecurity rely on has been at an all-time low.
Digital Editor Harris Teeter pharmacies have been approved for limited vaccine distribution via partnerships with federal and state health departments.
Harris Teeter pharmacies have been approved for limited COVID-19 vaccine distribution for eligible individuals through partnerships with federal and state health departments. The vaccine will be administered in a phased approach across the banner s 211 pharmacy locations based on availability.
“Harris Teeter’s trusted pharmacists remain committed to helping our patients and associates live healthier lives,” said Danna Robinson, communication manager for Harris Teeter, which is based in Matthews, North Carolina. “Our teams are working tirelessly to build a seamless process for patients to check vaccine availability and eligibility, schedule their appointments, and ask questions about the vaccination process.”
Matthews, N.C. (PRWEB) January 20, 2021 Harris Teeter today announced it will distribute COVID-19 vaccines in a phased approach to eligible individuals,