Social Media Ambassadors Program

The Food Bank’s Social Media Ambassadors Program allows digital enthusiasts, networked individuals, & online influencers to raise awareness of hunger and our mission by incorporating our message into their social media.

Social Media Ambassadors (SMA) are an online community of supporters who mix Food Bank messages into their posts. In turn, your name and profile will be featured below on our SMA Roster. The Social Media Ambassadors are critical to helping us expand community awareness of hunger and our work that nourishes children, families, seniors, and individuals every day of the year.

  • How does it work?
    The Food Bank sends a monthly newswire email that contains information about our current activities, news stories, and initiatives. There are easy click-to-share buttons, which make it simple and convenient for Ambassadors to share on their personal social media channels, or Ambassadors can write their own posts.

  • How often do I need to post about the Food Bank?
    We ask Ambassadors to follow @FoodBankCENC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn and post about the Food Bank at least once per quarter (at least 4 times per year). A share or retweet would be great. Posting original content is divine. Engaging your workplace, church, or neighborhood is a dream come true for us!

  • What’s in it for me?
    In addition to the glory of being an Ambassador for the Food Bank, here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy:

    • For new members: Welcome Packet that includes literature, personalized Certificate of Membership, and a few branded items
    • Opportunity for guest blog posts on the Food Bank blog
    • Special invitations to Food Bank events
    • Monthly NewsWire email for Ambassadors only
    • Feature on our Social Media Ambassador Roster below
  • How do I qualify?
    Social Media Ambassadors should have at least one online network that is public (not set to private) so that shared Food Bank content can be seen by everyone. Applicants should have already published posts about the Food Bank.  (This webpage about Hunger in our Area has stats you can share). Ambassadors must reside in our 34 county service area and believe in our #NoOneGoesHungry vision. Each application is reviewed on a case by case basis.

  • I have more questions. Who do I talk to?
    You can talk to our Communications Team! Holly Nelson, Digital Content Coordinator, 984.302.8483, hnelson@foodbankcenc.org

Social Media Ambassador Roster

The Food Bank deeply values our Social Media Ambassadors and applauds their efforts to help fight hunger across our 34-county service area. Thank you!


Adam Whitesell
Ambassador Since 2019
Twitter: @awhitesellCFP
LinkedIn: Adam Whitsell
Facebook Profile: Adam Whitesell
Twitter: @yourCFPadvisors
Facebook Page: Inspired Capital


Aisha Chavis
Ambassador Since 2019
LinkedIn: Aisha Chavis, MBA Candidate
Instagram: @aishathevegan

Andrea Eisen
Andrea Eisen
Ambassador Since 2014
Twitter: @goodgirlgonered
Blog: goodgirlgoneredneck.com
LinkedIn: Andrea Eisen Bates, LCSW
Facebook Page: Good Girl Gone Redneck
Instagram: @goodgirlgonered


Aneesh Shakthy
Ambassador Since 2022
Twitter: @dewinfine
Blog: empower-us.weebly.com


Anil Peer
Ambassador Since 2021
LinkedIn: Anil P.


Carolyn Linton
Ambassador Since 2022
Facebook Profile: Carolyn Linton

Cece Moreno
Cecilia Moreno
Food Diary of a City Girl, LLC
Ambassador Since 2014

Blog: fooddiaryofacitygirl.com
Twitter: @CityGirlCece
Facebook Page: Food Diary of a City Girl
Instagram: @CityGirlCece
LinkedIn: Edith Cecilia Moreno
Pinterest: Food Diary of a City Girl


Craig Hewett
Ambassador Since 2016

Twitter: @craighewett
Instagram: @craighewett
Facebook Profile: Craig Hewett
Website: CraigHewett.com

Crystal McLean
Crystal McLean
Ambassador Since 2018
Facebook: @thrivethriveperformancenutrition
Instagram: @thriveperformancenutrition
LinkedIn: Crystal Dee
Website: Pinterest: crystaldee.com


DaNeil Guion
Ambassador Since 2017

Twitter: @BigPlayGuion


David Kochman
Ambassador Since 2018

Twitter: @davidkochman


Deirdre Reid
Ambassador Since 201
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Website: deirdrereid.com
Twitter: @deirdrereid
LinkedIn: Deirdre Reid, CAE
Pinterest: pinterest.com/deirdrereid


Elena Johnson
Ambassador Since 2019

Instagram: @ejohns71
Facebook Profile: Elena Johnson
LinkedIn: Elena Johnson


Esha Shakthy
Ambassador Since 2019

Twitter: @eshashakthy
Instagram: @through.eshas.lens
Instagram: @pegasusgal

Faye Prosser
Faye Prosser
Smart Spending Resources
Ambassador Since 2017

Twitter: @WRALShopper
Facebook Page: WRAL SmartShopper
Website: smartspendingresources.com
LinkedIn: Faye Prosser
Blog: wral.com/5onyourside/smartshopper

Gayle Tabor
Gayle Tabor
Ambassador Since 2018

Twitter: @dalm8ton
Twitter: @gayletabor
Website: gayletabor.com


Gloria Polakof
Ambassador Since 2017

Facebook Page: Blakes Basket
Facebook Page: Handy Mike’s
Facebook Page: HMA Dragonfly PRO
Facebook Page: Healthy Fun Lifestyles
Facebook Page: Gardeners of Moore County,NC
Facebook Page: Whispers of WP “World Peace”
Facebook Page: Sandhills Feed Supply Company


Jeanne Milliken Bonds
Ambassador Since 2017

Twitter: @jeannebondsnc
LinkedIn: Jeanne Milliken Bonds
Facebook Page: Jeanne Milliken Bonds
Facebook Profile: Jeanne Milliken Bonds

Jen Cielma
Jen Cielma
Ambassador Since 2022

Instagram: Jen Cielma
Facebook Profile: Jennifer Cielma


Mario Immediato
Ambassador Since 2018

TikTok: @krakensmasher
Snapchat: @ponchokamacho
Instagram: @krakensmasher
Facebook Profile: Mario James


Naresh Giri
Ambassador Since 2014

Twitter: @ngiri
Facebook Profile: Naresh Kumar Giri
Facebook Group: Triangle Events


Patrick Cox
Ambassador Since 2017

Facebook Profile: Patrick Cox
Facebook Page: The Cre8ive Consultant
Instagram: @the_cre8ive_consultant
Twitter: @Cre8Virtually
Pinterest: pinterest.com/Cre8iveSolutions
LinkedIn: Patrick Cox


Ray Linville
Ambassador Since 2016

Twitter: @LinvilleRay
Instagram: @linvillesouth
Pinterest: pinterest.com/linville111
LinkedIn: Ray Linville
Blog: linvilleonbbq.blogspot.com

Reuel Heyden
Reuel Heyden
Ambassador Since 2018

Twitter: @reuelheyden
Facebook Profile: Reuel Heyden
LinkedIn: Reuel Heyden

Ruth McCullers-Lee
Ruth McCullers-Lee
Ambassador Since 2015

Twitter: @ruthszoo
Instagram: @ruthszoo
Facebook Profile: Ruth McCullers-Lee
LinkedIn: Ruth McCullers-Lee


Sean Lennard
Triangle Food Guy
Ambassador Since 2014

Blog: trianglefoodblog.com
Twitter: @TriangleFoodGuy
Facebook Page: Triangle Food Guy
Website: trianglefoodguy.com


Seth Palmer
Ambassador Since 2013

Twitter: @seth_palmer


Shala Barnett
Ambassador Since 2018

Instagram: @badbabybutta
Facebook Profile: Shala S. Barnett
LinkedIn: Shala S. Barnett, ASQ, CQA, CQPA, CQIA


Susan Flower
Ambassador Since 2018

Instagram: @swflower
Facebook Profile: Susan Flower
LinkedIn: Susan Flower


Tiffany Warner
Ambassador Since 2018

Twitter: @star_warner
Instagram: @star_warner
Facebook Profile: Tiffany Buxton Warner

Ursula Greene
Ambassador Since 2023

Facebook: Ursula Greene 
Instagram: @ursulagreene
Linked: Ursula Green