One of the most frequent questions I receive when talking to people about the Food Bank’s work is “How can I help?” Hunger Action Month is a showcase of just how easy it is to make a difference for our friends and neighbors living with food insecurity. Becoming a sustainer, at any amount, allows [...]
In January 2022, the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC started its first program aimed at helping people who are experiencing unemployment, underemployment, and justice-involved individuals returning home seeking work. The program has graduated approximately 50 individuals. Traditionally, the Food Bank’s main priority has been to get food out the door; however, the [...]
Emilia’s journey as a student volunteer started when she was six years old. “The first time I volunteered was when I was six years old. My family is always involved in some sort of community project,” Emilia said. Photo Credit: Courtney Kerr Photography Now at the age of nine, Emilia is a [...]
As the number of people facing food insecurity continues to rise, St. Jude’s Metropolitan Community Church in Wilmington, North Carolina is a welcoming space for all who are in need. As a partner agency with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina for over 10 years, St. Jude’s MCC ministers to people [...]
After a chilly winter, warmer temperatures are here! With summer just around the corner, I wanted to send this special smoothie recipe to help you prepare for the warm and sunny months. You’ll love it! Peach & Blueberry Smoothie Ingredients: 1 cup spinach 1/2 cup blueberries, frozen 1/2 banana, frozen 1/2 cup peaches, frozen [...]
For some children and their families, summer vacation from school lasts up to 90 days. When over 300,000 children in our Food Bank’s service area count on school-provided meals, 90 days is a long time for kids and their caregivers to worry about when they will have their next meal. Donations of food and [...]
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 [...]
Our first Sort-A-Rama event at the N.C. State Fair grounds since before COVID took place on Wednesday, April 5. Volunteers from Triangle companies sorted and packed over 400,000 pounds of sweet potatoes, white potatoes, carrots, and onions for local families facing hunger. Beginning in 2012, Sort-A-Rama volunteers have now packed and sorted more than [...]
Food Banks across the state of North Carolina announced today that they are seeing a drastic increase in need for food and resources from neighbors experiencing hunger following the February 2023 end to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotments. In the 34 counties served by the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North [...]
12 years! That’s how long Dawn Ellis, founder, and executive director of Share the Table has been serving her community in Surf City, North Carolina. The faith-based nonprofit began inside Faith Harbor United Methodist Church. Dawn and a longtime friend noticed a need in their community and decided to take action. “After establishing Share [...]
