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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.
Take action to help end our hunger crisis during #HungerActionMonth — from home, in the community, or at the ballot box.
September is #HungerActionMonth
Take action to help end our hunger crisis — from home, in the community, or at the ballot box.
Right now, nearly 630,000 children, adults, and seniors across Central and Eastern North Carolina don’t know where our next meal might come from. Every day, families are making impossible choices — between food and utilities, gas and medicine, rent and childcare. The demand for food assistance in our region has reached a near-record high, greater than even the peak of the pandemic.
With your support throughout #HungerActionMonth and beyond, we can meet these challenges head-on. Your action as a donor, volunteer, and advocate helps our network of 700+ anti-hunger organizations provide food to meet families’ immediate need for support — while organizing for the kind of policies and investments we need to end hunger for good in our communities.
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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Award-Winning Chefs Join The Fight Against Hunger With The Plate It Forward Campaign
This September, help take hunger off the table with #PlateItForward. Learn about the award-winning chefs who are joining the fight against hunger by crafting #PlateItForward dishes. A portion of the proceeds from each order directly benefits the Food Bank and our network of over 700 partner agencies and meal sites.
New Data Shows 629,000+ People Face Food Insecurity in our Region, Amid Worsening Hunger Crisis Nationwide
As national Hunger Action Month begins, new USDA and Census data reveal highest level of food insecurity in a generation
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.
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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