March 25, 2022 – The Charlotte Hornets and the YMCA of Greater Charlotte teamed up yesterday for the annual Pass the Plate event as part of the NBA’s annual Fit Week. The program aims to educate local youth about the importance of total health and the impact that healthy choices can have on the mind, body and spirit. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is the presenting partner of the Hornets’ NBA Fit Week activations, including Pass the Plate.
Fifteen kids from various YMCA locations across Charlotte participated in a cooking competition, where they were charged with working in groups to cook a healthy, nutritious recipe using simple ingredients found in every household.