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Our network of food pantries and meal sites is here for everyone ā no matter where we live, where we're from, who we love, or the color of our skin.
Together, we can make sure no one goes hungry.
Take action to help end our hunger crisis ā from home or out in the community.
Help Tackle Hunger this Fall! š
Throughout the season, football fans ā and the people who love them ā are teaming up to make a difference for families facing hunger.
Carolina Panthers legends #28 Jonathan Stewart and #7 Steve Beuerlein are rallying fans to help tackle hunger in our communities. Join us and generate some end zone energy this fall!
Huddle Up and Give Today (opens in a new window) Rally the Team and Volunteer Advocate to Change the Game 
We canāt do this work alone
Volunteers are the heart and soul of our work at the Food Bank. From sorting food in our warehouses, to distributing resources in the community, to advocating for stronger safety nets.
Make your voice heard
Our communities canāt afford to lose access to critical grocery support through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Tell Congress that our communities can't afford cuts to this lifeline for families and farms.
Our Locations
The Food Bank operates six central branches serving local hunger relief organizations across central and eastern North Carolina.
Advocate to end hunger for good
At the local, state, and federal levels, our non-partisan advocacy efforts push for public policies and investments that help us move closer to a future where no one goes hungry.
Hunger & Impact in Our Region
Explore hunger and impact statistics by region and county.
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- 629,980Individuals Facing Hunger
- 15% 1 in 7Food Insecure Individuals
- 105 millionPounds of Food Distributed by the Food Bank network
- 86 millionMeals Provided by the Food Bank network
- 447,085People Enrolled for Assistance with SNAP (FNS or Food Stamps)
- $132MLocal Economic Impact of SNAP (FNS or Food Stamps)
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Host a food drive in your area
Have a few items to drop off? Plan to gather donations as a group? Learn more about opportunities to support our food distribution efforts across Central and Eastern North Carolina.
Find support in your community
Whether you're looking for free food distributions, local pantries, school-based programs, or support with grocery costs, our network is here to help! Learn more about options in your community.
View mobile food distribution locations
Our Pop-Up Markets serve communities throughout the region where food resources are difficult to access ā providing fresh produce and pantry staples through mobile distributions.
Food Bank News
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Serving Latine Communities With Dignity During Hispanic Heritage Month & Beyond
Dedicated Food Bank partner agencies serve Latine communities with dignity during Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond.
Smithfield Foods āHunger Relief Dayā at the State Fair Raises 170,000 Meals for North Carolina Families
Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day is the stateās largest single-day food drive. Since 1993, Hunger Relief Day has provided over 5.8 million meals to local families facing hunger.
Food & Support for Wayne County Residents
Across Wayne County, trusted local partners are ready to welcome neighbors with dignity, care, and compassion.
Oct 22: Get Ready for Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day at the State Fair!
Donate six non-perishable items to receive free entry ā and make a difference in the fight to end hunger.
Reimagining Food Access at ECU's Hungry For Change Conference
At ECU's Hungry For Change Conference, more than 100 students, campus leaders, pantry teams, and community partners explored solutions to improve food access on ECU's campus and beyond.
U.S. Reps. Murphy, Ross Underscore Importance of Action Beyond Hunger Action Month
Hunger Action Month may be coming to a close but itās critical that we get involved.
At the Food Bank, we envision a future where no one goes hungry.
Together, we nourish people facing hunger with healthy, culturally familiar, and versatile foods. We build and support solutions to reduce poverty throughout the region. And we help connect communities to address hunger at its roots through outreach, advocacy, and organizing for long-term change.
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