Pop Up Markets Help Address Hunger Disparities
Southern states face higher rates of food insecurity than any other region in the United States. Here in North Carolina, one in every nine of us doesn’t have consistent and reliable access to sufficient food for our families. These challenges [...]
Ashley: Building So No One Goes Hungry
For the Food Bank’s staff and board, 2023 has been a year of building. Building more effective and efficient food distribution infrastructure. Building our commitment to equity. Building on the strategic framework that will help us reach our shared vision [...]
The Role Gender Inequality Plays in Hunger and How You Can Help
March is Women’s History Month – a time to honor and celebrate women’s achievements and contributions to American History. Focusing on individual achievements in arts and sciences, however, ignores the gender economic inequality at the root of food insecurity [...]
Food Lion Steps in When the Lights Go Out
Food Lion has been a stalwart supporter of the Food Bank, providing funding support, food, gift cards, as well as volunteering at our distribution centers. Last month when Durham faced a city-wide power outage, Food Lion called and asked, [...]
A Valued Sustainer Making an Impact
Richard is one of our valued sustainers, donors that make regular monthly contributions, who make an indelible impact on our community through their support. A strong connection to North Carolina has driven his commitment to combatting hunger and supporting [...]
Out of the Mouth of Charlie Hale – Disaster Readiness
There are many types of disasters—they can be manmade and natural. We all know that in our Food Bank’s service area, the most common disaster is hurricanes. From direct impact to flooding to addressing power outages and home-loss, we [...]