Food Bank COVID-19 Crisis Response
We don’t know the long term impact of COVID-19, but we're committed to serving those in need for the long haul, and are thankful for the trust placed in us.
Peter: 40 years of feeding
Even as the first food bank in the state, I doubt our founders could have predicted how food insecurity would increase and the challenges we would meet along the way.
More North Carolinians facing hunger for the first time
The projected number of food-insecure people has increased to 756,000 neighbors, with 253,000 being children. That’s approximately a 38% increase.
A Note From An Educator
"Since COVID-19 our small pantry alone is feeding approximately 50 families per week – a 40% increase from our usual number of families."
Food Bank programs shift to serve most vulnerable
As we learned more about COVID-19, it became apparent we would have to do things differently. Here's how our Programs Team shifted their operations to ensure good food could safely reach vulnerable populations like seniors and children.
Peter: The need for food has skyrocketed
There are people visiting the Food Bank and our partner agencies who have never had to worry about where their next meal would come from, and because of you we are able to help.
Nourishing people during COVID-19
The Food Bank and our network of Partner Agencies are essential to NC. In the face of COVID-19 we continue sending food to our 34-county service area.