Dole Rocks Charlotte as Part of its 125th Pineapple Birthday

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Dole Food Company will host more than a month of free activities in its hometown of Charlotte leading up to International Pineapple Day on June 27 as part of the produce leader’s 125th Pineapple Crowning Anniversary marking its first 125 years in the pineapple business. 	 A highlight of the month is the kick-off of a uniquely interactive community treasure hunt that sparks local residents to find 125 hand-painted pineapple rocks hidden in and around the Charlotte area and participating Uptown Chalotte businesses including some that can be redeemed for DOLE® Pineapples, merchandise and other prizes. In honor of the holiday and Dole’s Uptown Charlotte U.S. headquarters, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has officially proclaimed June 27, 2026, as “Charlotte Pineapple Day.”	 	 Dole’s Quasquicentennial celebration honors the foresight of a 24-year-old James Drummond Dole who planted his first pineapple plants in Wahiawa, Hawaii, in 1901 to found the Hawaiian Pineapple Company, which later became Dole. As part of its "Sweet Surprise Pineapple Hunt," Dole team members are hiding 125 rocks hand-painted with pineapple-themed messages of positivity and inspiration in and around Uptown Charlotte. The company has recruited a host of neighboring Uptown Charlotte businesses—coffee shops, cafes, bakeries, delis. markets and stores—to join in on the fun according to the following week: o	June 7-13: Amelie’s French Bakery Café (Uptown Charlotte café) o	June 14-20: Johnny Burrito o	June 21-27: All businesses will participate during Pineapple Week leading up to International Pineapple Day on June 27. o	June 28-July 4: Rhino Market &amp; Deli (Uptown Charlotte market) o	July 5-11: Coco and the Director o	July 12-18: Devon &amp; Blakely (Uptown Charlotte café) o	July 19-25: Paper Skyscraper (Uptown Charlotte store) o	July 26-Aug. 1: Geno D’s Pizza For details, go to https://www.dole.com/pineapple125.

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CHARLOTTE, NC -- Several Charlotte-area organizations will be providing a free holiday meal on Christmas Day Monday, Dec. 25. Do you know of a free Christmas Day dinner being held in the Charlotte-metro region that's not listed? Tell us about it in the comment section, or email <a href="mailto:kimberly.johnson@patch.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">kimberly.johnson@patch.com</a> <ul><li><a href="https://stpatricks.org/86" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">St. Patrick Christmas Dinner</a> -- This year, the Cathedral of Saint Patrick expects to serve or deliver more than 2,000 meals throughout the community. Christmas Day dinner is held from noon through 1:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 25. 1621 Dilworth Road East, Charlotte. </li><li><a href="http://www.urbanministrycenter.org/helping-the-homeless/ways-we-help/basic-services-soup-kitchen/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Urban Ministry Center</a>-- Urban Ministry Center's Soup Kitchen is open 365 days a year and feeds anyone in need of a hot lunch, regardless of a person's circumstance. 945 North College Street, Charlotte </li><li><a href="http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article189742104.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">New Outreach Christian Center </a>-- This church in west Charlotte is serving free breakfast Christmas morning, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 25, according to the Charlotte Observer. It is located at 3900 Gossett Avenue, Charlotte. </li><li><a href="http://charlotterescuemission.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Charlotte Rescue Mission</a> -- The mission will hold a midday Christmas Community Meal, 907 W. 1st Street, Charlotte., Monday, Dec. 25 </li></ul><a href="https://patch.com/north-carolina/charlotte/icymi-how-generous-north-carolina" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SEE ALSO: How Generous Is North Carolina</a> Photo via Pixabay

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Several Charlotte-area organizations will be providing a free holiday meal on Christmas Day Monday, Dec. 25.

Do you know of a free Christmas Day dinner being held in the Charlotte-metro region that’s not listed? Tell us about it in the comment section, or email <a href="mailto:kimberly.johnson@patch.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">kimberly.johnson@patch.com</a> <ul><li><a href="https://stpatricks.org/86" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">St. Patrick Christmas Dinner</a> -- This year, the Cathedral of Saint Patrick expects to serve or deliver more than 2,000 meals throughout the community. Christmas Day dinner is held from noon through 1:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 25. 1621 Dilworth Road East, Charlotte. </li><li><a href="http://www.urbanministrycenter.org/helping-the-homeless/ways-we-help/basic-services-soup-kitchen/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Urban Ministry Center</a>-- Urban Ministry Center’s Soup Kitchen is open 365 days a year and feeds anyone in need of a hot lunch, regardless of a person’s circumstance. 945 North College Street, Charlotte </li><li><a href="http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article189742104.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">New Outreach Christian Center </a>-- This church in west Charlotte is serving free breakfast Christmas morning, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 25, according to the Charlotte Observer. It is located at 3900 Gossett Avenue, Charlotte. </li><li><a href="http://charlotterescuemission.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Charlotte Rescue Mission</a> -- The mission will hold a midday Christmas Community Meal, 907 W. 1st Street, Charlotte., Monday, Dec. 25 </li></ul><a href="https://patch.com/north-carolina/charlotte/icymi-how-generous-north-carolina" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SEE ALSO: How Generous Is North Carolina</a>

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These Charlotte-are organizations are providing free meals to those in need in the community on Monday, Dec. 25.
