Food Bank partnership nets 2.7+ million meals for local communities, part of 100 million pounds donated nationwide Our friends at Publix reached an incredible milestone this week — donating enough fresh fruit and vegetables to support 83.3+ million meals (100 million pounds!) across Feeding America food banks nationwide. The food purchase and donation program [...]
For the 1 in 5 North Carolina kids facing food insecurity, the summer months can be particularly challenging. With school out and limited transportation options, many families have to find a way to provide up 10 additional meals each week — a prospect that can have profound impact on children’s health 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 [...]
In December 2022, approximately 45,000 people in Moore County were without power due to a deliberate attack that caused power outages for almost a week. The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina (the Food Bank) condemns the actions of those involved with the attack, and we stand in support of our LGBTQIA+ [...]
September 11-17 is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is taking the opportunity to celebrate our amazing fleet of drivers, dispatchers, and transportation staff. A typical day for a Truck Driver at the Food Bank can start from anytime between 3:30 AM to 6:30 AM. They [...]
As we work to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion at the Food Bank, it is imperative to recognize and celebrate the diverse backgrounds and identities of our staff, partners, and those we serve. Celebrations such as Black History Month allow us the opportunity to acknowledge the cultural identities of individuals within our organization and beyond. [...]
Thanks to your generosity, thousands of our friends and neighbors can count on support when times get tough.
As part of our ongoing efforts to nourish and empower systemically marginalized groups, we've provided eight partner agencies with foods that are culturally meaningful to the LatinX community.
Celebrations such as Black History Month allow us the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the diverse backgrounds and identities of our staff, partners, and those we serve.
Earline Middleton, Vice President of Partner Services & Public Policy, is retiring in January following 32 years of service to the Food Bank.
