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Our network of food pantries and meal sites is here for everyone — 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.
When schools close for the summer, our network ramps up to ensure kids and teens have access to healthy meals.
Help North Carolina Kids Thrive!
For families struggling to make ends meet, the school year brings a mix of relief and new costs. Kids and teens have access to school meals and weekend backpack programs, while parents face higher prices for clothing, supplies, and meals at home.
School breakfasts and lunches are a vital source of nutrition for 1 out of 5 kids in central and eastern North Carolina. But with grocery prices high and federal food assistance programs uncertain, many aren't getting the healthy meals they need at home.
Your support fuels Back-to-School programs and food pantry resources that help parents give their kids the food they need to thrive — physically, emotionally, and academically,
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We can’t 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 can’t 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 — providing fresh produce and pantry staples through mobile distributions.
Food Bank News
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Welcoming New Board Members: John Oxford & Sonny Goyal!
L&M CEO John Oxford and CuraCor Group Senior Vice-President Sonny Goyal bring expertise in farming operations and health care systems. Their leadership will support the Food Bank as we launch our 2030 strategic plan, Rooted In Community.
Food & Support for Bennett Residents
Across the Bennett area, trusted local partners are ready to welcome neighbors with dignity, care, and compassion.
Appreciation for Our Incredible Partner Network
Our network of over 700 food assistance sites has been feeding communities for decades. We sincerely thank our partners for being the most critical part of our work.
New 'Food Lion FEEDS' Hunger Solution Center Boosts Regional Response to Rising Food Insecurity
Elected officials, community leaders and hunger-relief advocates gathered for the grand opening of the Food Lion Feeds Hunger Solution Center, the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina’s new 64,000-square-foot facility in Durham.
Welcoming Our New Board Chair: Food Lion Vice President David Garris!
We are excited to welcome longtime Food Lion executive David Garris as the incoming Chair of the Food Bank Board of Directors. David brings 17 years of Operations experience as Food Lion's Vice-President in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: 'Feed The Pack' Director Wins 2026 Food Lion Award
Food Lion awards Alyssa Griffin with the 2026 FEEDYS Lion Heart Volunteer Award for leading Feed The Pack in providing thousands of meals to NC State students
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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