Author: Stefanie Adams, Board Member, New Hanover County Schools On December 31, 2019, many of us were sharing 2020 resolutions; we promised ourselves we would spend more time at the gym, less time on social media, read more, stop a bad habit, or maybe even learn a new skill. We had goals, plans, and were [...]
Steve McCrossan, Executive Director We've had a lot of people ask, so we want to answer: What challenges is NourishNC facing? Thankfully, we were relatively prepared for this. Early on, we stocked up on food and supplies, took multiple trainings related to COVID-19, and discussed the lessons learned from previous disasters (like Florence). We are [...]
Steve McCrossan, Executive Director For weeks now, NourishNC has been planning, procuring, and preparing to respond to the possibility of schools in New Hanover County closing due to COVID-19. First and foremost, we have notified our partners in the schools that we are here to help them and their students in any way that they [...]
Steve McCrossan, Executive Director of NourishNC, was recognized as a “NC Child Hunger Hero” by No Kid Hungry NC at their annual conference in Raleigh, NC last week. The statewide award was presented by First Lady of NC, Kristen Cooper, and Congressmen David Price. McCrossan was 1 of 14 leaders selected from over 100 individuals [...]
For the second year in a row, grab your sweetheart, partner, bestie, or whoever you'd like to take on a fun date night and #DoGoodWithTheOneYouLove! Your ticket will buy both you and your date a night full of fun! We'll have live music by Wilmington's own David Dixon, drinks, games, AMAZING raffle [...]
By Steve McCrossan, Executive Director You made this past year one of the best ever. Because of your generosity, NourishNC was truly able to expand on our vision to be “anywhere and everywhere” kids need us. With your help, we found more direct and innovative ways to provide nutritious food to children right here in [...]
You asked! We listened! We're back for our next installment of Date Night! Please join us for Date Night: Hunger Is Scary Date Night is a fun, interactive evening when you and your ride-or-die, bestie, or partner can give back to hungry kids in need and show the world that #HungerIsScary! Tickets [...]
by Steve McCrossan, Executive Director If you’ve met me, I hope you have heard me speak about NourishNC’s (NNC) vision to provide nutritious food “anywhere and everywhere” food insecure kids need it in our community. Our board and staff take this vision quite literally. We do so because this vision inspires and invigorates us. It [...]
Steve McCrossan, Executive Director In 1902, Thomas Edison predicted that, “The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition.” Well, that day is closer for children in New Hanover County. NourishNC is partnering with New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s Nunnelee Pediatric [...]
Grab your sweetheart, partner, bestie, or whoever you'd like to take on a fun date night and #DoGoodWithTheOneYouLove! Your ticket will buy both you and your date a night full of fun! We'll have live music by the great Jared Michael Cline, drinks, games, raffle prizes, appetizers, and, of course - an [...]
