Dear friends,
Summer should be a time full of fun, laughter, rest, and relaxation for kids and families. Unfortunately, too many of our neighbors will be spending the 90 days of summer worrying about where their next meal will come from.

With the recent inflation and the end of the pandemic EBT program, our partner agencies are seeing a drastic increase in the number of people they are serving.

In fact, it’s the highest number of people served since December 2021, when the pandemic was still in full swing. There are three easy ways for you to help – including some ways to make giving back a fun and educational activity for your families.

I hope you can join us to ensure food doesn’t have to be a worry for our neighbors this summer.

Ashley C. McCumber
President & CEO
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina