Privacy Policy

FeedNC Privacy & SMS Messaging Policy
Effective Date: May 1, 2025

Your Privacy Matters: FeedNC is committed to protecting your personal information. By using our services or providing your information, you consent to the practices below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal details you voluntarily provide—such as your name, phone number, email, mailing address, and appointment info—based on your role (e.g., member, volunteer, donor). Additional eligibility data may be required via our service application (feednc.org/applyforservices).

We also use aggregated, non-identifiable data (e.g., demographics, participation stats) for reporting and service improvement. Personal details are never shared with funders unless you’ve signed a consent or media release form.

Information may be collected via:

  • Online Forms

  • In-person, phone, or email

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Enroll you in services or volunteering

  • Schedule and confirm appointments

  • Send reminders, alerts, and follow-ups

  • Share resources and event invitations

  • Provide meal receipts

3. SMS Communications & Consent

When you select opt-in, you may receive SMS messages about:

  • Appointments and queue alerts

  • Emergency/weather closures

  • Special programs and events

  • Dining services and follow-ups

  • Community resources (e.g., free appliances, HVAC help)

  • Volunteer or donor opportunities

Message frequency varies (up to 2–5/week). Standard data rates apply.
Opt-out anytime by replying STOP or calling 704-360-8128. SMS consent is never shared for marketing purposes.

Opt-in Methods:

  • Verbally with staff

  • Opting-in on FeedNC form

Opt-out Methods:

  • Text “STOP” to opt out at any time.

  • Text “HELP” to receive help or contact us at 704-360-8128.


Note: Numbers entered in Acuity post-opt-out are only used for that appointment and not stored.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your data. Information is shared only:

  • With authorized staff/volunteers for service delivery

  • With trusted platforms (Acuity, Salesforce, LGL)

  • In anonymized form with funders/partners (with your consent if identifiable)
    We never share SMS data for marketing.

5. Data Security

We protect your information through physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards. While no system is 100% secure, we’ll notify you promptly if a breach occurs and follow all legal and ethical protocols.

6. Your Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of SMS at anytime  by texting STOP or calling us at 704-360-8128

  • Respond HELP to receive help

  • Decline to provide your number or call us at 704-360-8128 to request an alternative service process

7. Accessibility

This policy is available:

  • On every page on the footer of our website

  • In printed form upon request

8. Contact Us

FeedNC
2456 Charlotte Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117

704-360-8128

bholbert@feednc.org

feednc.org