The damaging flood waters Hurricane Matthew brought have long since receded, yet so many families in our service area are trying to get back to some type of normalcy. Too many are still living out of hotels. Too many have lost their jobs. And too many do not have enough to eat. The Food Bank immediately [...]
A story behind the numbers: While helping our branches distribute over 100,000 lbs of proteins this week, Food Bank CENC President/CEO Peter Werbicki had the chance to speak with several people impacted by Hurricane Matthew. They told me they feel forgotten. As emergency response agencies depart and shelters close, they have nowhere to shower or brush their [...]
This past week, Food Bank CENC surpassed the 1,000,000 pound milestone in our Hurricane Matthew relief efforts. Your donations made that possible. Since our previous email we've also surpassed 100 truckloads, aided two additional counties, and packed 1,200 more disaster relief boxes for families just returning home from shelters. Your donations made that possible. When we see local [...]
Support Continues after Matthew: Your donations in action Two tractor-trailer truck loads filled with Hurricane Matthew relief food and supplies were brought to Edgecombe County this week. Another week has gone by since Hurricane Matthew hit, and we're still busy. Busy receiving generous donations of funds and supplies from folks across the state. Busy [...]
Almost two weeks ago, the first drops of Hurricane Matthew began falling on North Carolina soil. Since then, thousands experienced power outages, flooding, and even evacuations. But when disaster strikes, the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina has a history of being there to help. In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, our ability [...]
Since Hurricane Matthew hit, numerous individuals, businesses, and groups have given generously to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. (Here's how you can help too!) We're so fortunate to be supported by such a strong community. As we work to get food and basic household items to the people affected by Hurricane Matthew, our [...]
In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, thousands of our neighbors are without food, water, and basic supplies. (If you need help, find a Disaster Ready Agency near you from this list.) The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is assessing immediate needs across our service area. Right now we know there are thousands [...]
By Jennifer Caslin, Communications Supervisor You may remember that the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina received a grant last summer from the Allstate Foundation (through Feeding America), to develop a joint disaster plan with the Food Bank of the Albemarle. (You can check out that blog post here.) The point of [...]
As a provider of emergency food, we are prepared to distribute disaster relief supplies across central & eastern North Carolina. As a member of the network of Feeding America food banks, we are also prepared to help our neighboring states when disaster strikes in their region. When record amounts of rainfall, severe storms, and flooding [...]
June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season in the Atlantic, and we are taking action to prepare our six branches and community partners to be able to provide emergency food and supplies in the event of a natural disaster. Thanks to a grant given by the Allstate Foundation through Feeding America, we are in [...]
