Press Release – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 17, 2024
Slice of Life Owner Presented with NourishNC’s Lifetime Achievement Award
NourishNC is thrilled to present a Lifetime Achievement Award to Ray Worrell, a dedicated and inspiring volunteer whose unwavering commitment and extraordinary efforts have left an indelible mark on the community, NourishNC, and the families they serve. For nearly 10 years, Ray has been a beacon of compassion and service, consistently going above and beyond to support the mission of ending childhood hunger. In 2017, NourishNC celebrated him as their Volunteer of the Year.
Executive Director Steve McCrosssan further added “From serving on NourishNC’s board to volunteering in the warehouse to leading the construction of our new facility, Ray has literally done it all. His exceptional leadership, energy, and generosity have strengthened NourishNC and inspired countless others to join our cause.”
Worrell, a UNCW graduate, owns 4 Slice of Life Pizza locations in the Wilmington area and his wife owns the Green House Restaurant which features a plant-based menu. He is very active in the community and serves on the Ocean Friendly Establishments Committee which was launched out of concern about the overwhelming amount of plastics polluting the Earth. He is very active in the Wrightsville Beach Outrigger Canoe Club and was awarded their Volunteer of the Year award in 2022. Ray has participated in the Mustaches for Kids campaign and has served on the Municipal Services District Advisory Committee.