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The Rosendin Foundation Provides $10,000 to Charlotte Food Bank Amid Government Shutdown

Donation to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina aims to help families affected by SNAP benefit delays

  • $10,000 grant accelerated to meet urgent community needs
  • Local businesses encouraged to follow suit with early giving
  • Part of TRF’s $2.5 million nationwide nonprofit support initiative

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 30, 2025) – The Rosendin Foundation (TRF), a dedicated 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to positively impacting communities and empowering individuals, provided $10,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina on October 30, to help address increased demand following the government’s delay in issuing SNAP benefits. The donation, originally scheduled for mid-November, was expedited after learning SNAP recipients will not receive their November checks.

“We are so grateful to the Rosendin Foundation for their long-standing support of our efforts to feed the hungry,” said Kay Carter, CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. “The donation being made today is especially important in light of the many people in our community who rely on SNAP and will not receive their November benefits.”

“When we learned about the urgent situation facing Charlotte families who rely on SNAP benefits, we immediately decided to move up our planned donation,” said Stacy Quilla, TRF Communications Committee Chair. “The Rosendin Foundation is committed to supporting organizations that promote health and wellness in our communities, and ensuring families have access to nutritious food during this challenging time is essential.”

The accelerated funding is part of The Rosendin Foundation’s $2.5 million grant distribution to 200 nonprofits nationwide in November. The Foundation is also calling on Charlotte-area businesses to consider expediting their planned year-end charitable contributions to help local nonprofits manage the increased demand for services.

The Rosendin Foundation, an advocate for community well-being, supports various non-profit organizations across the country that focus on emotional, nutritional, and occupational health programs. More information can be found at https://www.therosendinfoundation.org

About The Rosendin Foundation:

Formed in 2020, The Rosendin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation serving as the philanthropic arm of Rosendin Holdings, where all charitable giving is centralized or directed. This includes Rosendin Electric, Inc. (Rosendin) and Modular Power Solutions (MPS). The Rosendin Foundation’s Home Office is in Austin, Texas; however, it provides funding to non-profit organizations across the United States. For more information, visit www.therosendinfoundation.org.

How can construction companies help during community crises?
The Rosendin Foundation demonstrates how construction companies can respond to urgent community needs by providing a $10,000 donation to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina during the government shutdown affecting SNAP benefits.

What impact do food banks have on local communities?
According to Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, organizations like theirs are crucial for feeding the hungry, especially when government assistance like SNAP benefits are delayed, as demonstrated by The Rosendin Foundation’s timely support.

How should companies align charitable giving with community needs?
The Rosendin Foundation shows that companies should stay aware of urgent community needs and be flexible with their giving schedules, as they did by expediting their planned donation when learning SNAP recipients wouldn’t receive November benefits.

What types of nonprofits should construction firms support?
The Rosendin Foundation focuses on organizations that promote health and wellness in communities, including emotional, nutritional, and occupational health programs, as shown in their support of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.

How can businesses maximize their philanthropic impact?
The Rosendin Foundation demonstrates impact maximization by not only providing immediate financial support but also calling on other Charlotte-area businesses to expedite their planned year-end charitable contributions during the crisis.

What are effective ways to structure corporate philanthropy?
The Rosendin Foundation serves as the centralized philanthropic arm of Rosendin Holdings, directing all charitable giving for Rosendin Electric, Inc. and Modular Power Solutions through a dedicated 501(c)(3) charitable corporation established in 2020.

How important is food security in community support initiatives?
Food security is essential, as shown by The Rosendin Foundation’s quick response to SNAP benefit delays, ensuring families have access to nutritious food during challenging times through their support of Second Harvest Food Bank.

What role can construction companies play in addressing hunger?
Construction companies like Rosendin can make significant contributions to addressing hunger through financial donations, as demonstrated by their $10,000 grant to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina and their larger $2.5 million nationwide initiative.

How can companies encourage industry-wide charitable giving?
The Rosendin Foundation models leadership by publicly calling on other Charlotte-area businesses to follow their example and expedite planned charitable contributions to help local nonprofits manage increased demand for services.

What makes an effective corporate foundation strategy?
The Rosendin Foundation demonstrates effectiveness through clear focus areas (health and wellness), substantial funding ($2.5 million to 200 nonprofits nationwide), responsiveness to urgent needs, and encouraging broader industry participation.