“There’s honestly nothing that makes me happier than seeing kids with smiles on their faces,” said Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. “Not only are they getting something great to eat, but they’re getting shoes and jackets, and we’re just really, really grateful to The David & Nicole Tepper Foundation and the Carolina Panthers for making this possible.
“It just is what the holidays should always be about, right? Joy on the faces of children.”
Events like Joy to the Carolinas are what made Coca-Cola Consolidated so passionate about renewing its partnership with the Panthers this year. 
“It really is a testament to both companies having community leadership and stewardship as part of our pillar and wanting to make sure that we are serving this community in a big way,” said Heather Hucks, VP of Consumer Connections for Coca-Cola Consolidated, noting the entire leadership team from both Coca-Cola Consolidated, Tepper Sports & Entertainment and the Panthers, on hand to serve. 
“To do that, everybody has to come to the table, and so that’s kind of what you’re seeing here tonight.”