May 21, 2021 – The Charlotte Hornets and Official Hunger Relief Partner Food Lion Feeds are distributing 3,000 backpacks to local children facing food insecurity that include eight nutritious, ready-to-eat food items for weekends or holidays when school meals are not available.
In separate events earlier this month, the full Hornets team and a group of Hornets and Food Lion volunteers packed the backpacks, which are being distributed to students at more than 10 schools in the Charlotte area as part of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina’s Backpack Program. According to a 2020 study presented by Feeding America, one in five children struggles with hunger in North Carolina, and the Backpack Program provides over 200,000 backpacks annually across the 17 counties Second Harvest serves.
Charlotte Hornets And Food Lion Feeds Distributing 3,000 Backpacks For Children Facing Food Insecurity
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May 15, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Charlotte Hornets announced in a statement on Saturday that the team will increase fan attendance capacity limits at the Spectrum Center for any upcoming games.
Hornets officials say capacity limits will be increased from 25 percent to 60 percent (approximately 12,000 fans) for any potential games in the upcoming State Farm Play-In Tournament and the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, and masks will still be required.
The Charlotte Hornets say this announcement comes as Governor Cooper lifts social distancing requirements and capacity limits in North Carolina.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming more fans back at Spectrum Center for our potential play-in and playoff games,” said Hornets President & Vice Chairman Fred Whitfield. “We’ve seen the difference our fans have made since returning to Spectrum Center earlier this season, and we know that their passion and excitement will be a big advantage as we head into
Hornets increase Spectrum Center capacity, maintain mask requirements
Hornets increase Spectrum Center capacity, maintain mask requirements By WBTV Web Staff | May 15, 2021 at 12:30 PM EDT - Updated May 15 at 11:12 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Charlotte Hornets announced today that the team will increase Spectrum Centerâs capacity for any potential games in the upcoming State Farm Play-In Tournament and the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, from 25 percent to 60 percent, or about 12,000 fans.
Yesterday, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper lifted social distancing requirements and limits on capacity and gatherings within the state. Despite these changes, fans will still be required to wear masks that fully cover the mouth and nose at all times inside Spectrum Center except when actively eating or drinking.
May 15, 2021 – The Charlotte Hornets announced today that the team will increase Spectrum Center’s capacity for any potential games in the upcoming State Farm Play-In Tournament and the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, bringing the number of fans to approximately 12,000 or 60%. Previously, the capacity for Hornets games was 25%. Yesterday, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper lifted social distancing requirements and limits on capacity and gatherings within the state. Despite these changes, fans will still be required to wear masks that fully cover the mouth and nose at all times inside Spectrum Center except when actively eating or drinking.
Tickets for all potential home games in the NBA’s new State Farm Play-In Tournament and the first round of the NBA Playoffs will go on sale to the general public today, Saturday, May 15, at 4:30 p.m. at hornets.com or ticketmaster.com, on the Hornets App or via phone at 1-800-4NBA-TIX.
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