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When: September 27th, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Please arrive between 12:30-12:45 for registration and sustainability marketplace)
Where: Oasis Shriners Hall, Charlotte, NC (604 Doug Mayes Pl. Charlotte, NC 28262)
Who: Families, kids, and folks of ALL ages ready to have a BLAST!
Hold onto your hats, Charlotte, because the 2nd Annual Food Sustainability Summit is zooming into Oasis Shriners Hall for an unforgettable, high-energy, family-friendly fiesta! This isn’t just an event—it’s a supercharged, feel-good mission to tackle food insecurity while having a rip-roaring good time from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on September 27th! Kids, parents, grandparents, and everyone in between—get ready to dive into a day packed with fun, learning, and teamwork that’ll leave you buzzing with excitement! Please arrive between 12:30-12:45 PM to check in and get ready for the action!
We’re starting the day with a lively, interactive panel featuring rockstar leaders in the fight against food insecurity, local foodie heroes from your favorite restaurants, and big-thinkin’ corporate champs. This isn’t your average sit-and-listen talk—oh no! We’ve sprinkled in some magic to make it engaging and fun for ALL ages. Expect surprises, kid-friendly Q&A, and ideas that’ll spark everyone’s imagination!
After we’ve fueled up on knowledge, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and become superheroes for a day! Join forces with three incredible nonprofits—Feeding Charlotte, FeedNC, and Rise Against Hunger—for a massive volunteer experience that’s all about making a difference. We’ll work together, laugh together, and build solutions as a team, with logistics powered by the awesome folks at Move For Hunger to keep everything running smoothly! And don’t worry about the vibe—a rockin’ DJ will keep the tunes pumping to keep the energy soaring! From tiny tots to grown-ups, everyone gets to be a part of this action-packed, heartwarming mission.
This is more than an event—it’s a chance for families and friends to bond, have a blast, and make the world a better place. Grab your crew, bring your energy, and let’s make food sustainability the coolest party in town! Don’t miss out on this all-ages extravaganza at Oasis Shriners Hall—see you there!

Emcee:
Chef Jason Ziobrowski (Jay Z)
Corporate Research and Development Chef for Morrison Health Care
Certified Executive Chef with the
American Culinary Federation

Chef Ron Ahlert
Executive Director
Community Culinary School

Trina Fullard
President and CEO
Charlotte Rescue Mission

Narahia
Hunger Relief Advocate

Chef Sam Hart
Food Sustainability Advocate
Owner of Counter

Courtney Spear
Manager
Davidson Farmers Market






