Charlotte is offering a variety of free events this week, from food assistance to Thanksgiving-related cultural activities to educational and career counseling. Learn about, share and take advantage of these resources available in Charlotte and its surroundings that La Noticia brings you on its community billboard.
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Free food for Thanksgiving
Chef Roberto Mendoza organizes an event so that families affected by the immigration operations in Charlotte can celebrate a lunch or dinner in their homes. They will be delivering food to those who register by calling 704-281-7420.
* Date: Thursday, November 27
* time: 11:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m
* place: Manolo’s Bakery
* Address: 4405 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Free food in charlotte
Each week, the Hope Street Food Pantry offers free food and personal hygiene products at different libraries around the city or at their facilities.To receive food you do not need to make an appointment or show any identification.
* Date: Tuesday, December 2
* time: 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m
* Place: Sugar Creek Library
* Address: 4045 N Tryon st suite a, Charlotte, NC 28206
Culture and entertainment
Enjoy the 79th Annual novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade
This parade organized by Novant Health has grown to become an icon of the Queen City to inaugurate Christmas, and this year will be no exception: downtown Charlotte will be dressed in magic to receive a visual and sound spectacle full of floats, talented artists, bands and lots of color.
* Date: Wednesday, November 26
* Time: Start at 5:45 pm
* Place: Uptown Charlotte
* Address: The route starts on Tryon Street, from 9th Street to Brooklyn Village Avenue
* Cost: Free, but you can get a VIP s
FAFSA Assistance Session with CMS
Each year, many students and families in Mecklenburg County prepare for the college registration process. that’s why various educational entities partner with Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools (CMS) to offer help completing the Free Request for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This session will explain the process, required documents, and how to access support.
Completing the FAFSA is a crucial step for students seeking financial aid for college. These assistance sessions aim to demystify the application and ensure everyone has the resources they need to succeed.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, December 4
- Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Location: SouthPark Regional
- Address: 7015 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28211
For more information, visit the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library event page.Keep an eye out for similar events offered throughout the year to assist with the FAFSA process.
Key Takeaways
- FAFSA is essential: The FAFSA is the primary application for federal student aid.
- CMS offers support: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools partners with organizations to provide assistance.
- Location is convenient: The session is held at the easily accessible SouthPark Regional location.
- Further resources available: Check the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library for additional events.