Non-Perishable Food Items Accepted at Chapel Hill Store in Support of FoodWell Food Pantry at UNC Health through February 28th
Chapel Hill, NC (February 1, 2025) – Carolina Athletics and Wegmans are once again teaming up to launch their third annual “Fill the Pantry” campaign, benefiting the FoodWell food pantry at UNC Health. This initiative supports patients and their families in need, providing essential nourishment during challenging times.
Tar Heel fans and local community members are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items at Wegmans’ Chapel Hill store, located at 1810 Fordham Blvd. The food drive will run through February 28th with one donation bin located at the Customer Service Desk. All contributions will be collected and the total donation amount will be announced in the Spring following the campaign.
“Our UNC Hospitals & UNC Faculty Physicians team is dedicated to holistic care for the patients we serve,” said Janet Hadar, UNC Hospitals President. “In 2024 alone, the FoodWell program at our UNC Hospitals Chapel Hill and Hillsborough campuses offered supplemental food assistance to 1,180 patients. Easing that burden of food insecurity for so many families alongside our community partners is a privilege and speaks to our shared commitment to fellow North Carolinians.”
Over the past three years, the “Fill the Pantry” campaign has collected over 2,000 pounds of food, providing essential support to families in need across the community.
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a regional supermarket chain with 111 stores located along the east coast. The family company, recognized as an industry leader and innovator, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016. Wegmans has been named one of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ by FORTUNE magazine for 27 consecutive years, ranking #6 in 2024.
“Wegmans is devoted to being a good neighbor in every community we serve. Our partnership with UNC allows us to do just that,” said Kathy Haines, Chapel Hill store manager. “We are working together to address food insecurities right here in the Chapel Hill area. We are excited to partner with the UNC staff to coordinate the third annual Fill the Pantry food drive.”
Tar Heel Sports Properties, the locally based team of Learfield – the media and technology company powering college sports – is the exclusive multimedia rights holder for UNC Athletics and oversees all sponsorship agreements on behalf of the Tar Heels.
About Learfield
Learfield is the media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.