Special to IFN
Angela M. Kline has been hired as the chief executive officer of FeedNC, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the organization’s commitment to serving neighbors with compassion, dignity, and hope.
Kline has more than 20 years of national leadership experience in food and nutrition security from her career at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. She has overseen multi-billion-dollar programs that strengthened food access for millions of families, directed school meal reforms, and led emergency responses that ensured children and families received meals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Angela’s passion, expertise, and vision are exactly what FeedNC needs as we continue to grow and deepen our impact,” said Bonnie Battalia, chief development officer at FeedNC. “Her proven leadership and personal connection to our mission will strengthen our work and inspire our community.”
Kline’s dedication to advancing food security comes from her belief in treating every individual with compassion and dignity when receiving support. Her long-standing ties to the Piedmont area made relocating from Washington, D.C., to North Carolina not just a career move, but a homecoming. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
Kline expressed that joining FeedNC at this moment is both meaningful and deeply aligned with her lifelong commitment to advancing food security. She emphasized her excitement about shifting from national leadership to local impact—bringing her experience to a community where results are seen in the lives of neighbors. Her passion for FeedNC’s mission of creating connections to food, education, and resources reflects her dedication to empowering families and building stronger, more inclusive communities.
As CEO, Kline will guide FeedNC into its next phase of growth—expanding access to meals and groceries, strengthening workforce development programs, and deepening partnerships across the region.
About FeedNC
FeedNC creates connections to food, education, and resources as a catalyst for change in the Mooresville area and beyond. Guided by values of compassion, dignity, connection, and accountability, FeedNC provides meals, grocery assistance, workforce training, and supportive services to thousands of individuals and families each year.