Bags of Hope…
Start a Fundraiser
Bags of Hope seeks to bring hope to the Lake Norman and greater Charlotte area by supplying free weekend food provisions to school children who experience food insecurity.
Create Your Fundraiser
Once you’ve decided what type of fundraiser you want to have, register your event with us. Once you register, we will be in touch to help with next steps and fundraising tips.
Customize Your Fundraising Page
No child should go hungry and no parent should worry about providing food for their children over the weekend. Personalize your fundraising page by sharing why you’re inspired to raise money for Bags of Hope. Ask friends and family to support your efforts to make a difference in our local community!
Extend Your Reach & Share on Social Media
Once your fundraiser is created, don’t forget to share and inspire others to support! Send an email to share the link, post the link on social media and send reminders when your fundraiser is coming to an end.
Looking for creative ways to support our food insecurity mission?
Here are some unique fundraising ideas that can not only help us make a difference but also engage your community.
Birthdays
Everyone has a birthday and anyone can give their birthday back to Bags of Hope! Ask friends and family to give a donation in your honor, ask guests to bring food donations to your child’s birthday party or turn your birthday party into a packing event leading up to one of our major food drives at Thanksgiving, Winter Break or Spring Break.
Give Back Events
We love to partner with local businesses and retail stores for give back events and food drives. Consider matching what is donated!
Giving Tuesday
Consider asking friends, family or colleagues to give back to Bags of Hope on Giving Tuesday this year. Commit to match donations with your own contribution!
Featured Fundraisers
There are many individuals, groups and local businesses supporting Bags of Hope with local fundraisers and events. We love seeing the whole community getting involved!
December 1, 2023
Mia “Naptime Ninja” competition
Mia recently competed in a ninja competition and donated her winning proceeds to Bags of Hope.
October 30, 2023
“Scare Away Hunger” food drive
Bank of America held a “Scare Away Hunger” food drive on Halloween, collecting food donations for Bags of Hope.
August 14, 2023
Nest Realty “Drink it Forward” event
Nest Realty LKN hosted an event at Primal Brewery, offering a drink ticket to anyone dropping off food donations at Bags of Hope.