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 [...]
July 7, 2014 Update: After Arthur came through our Wilmington and New Bern service areas, both the Red Cross and our partner agencies reported only power outages and no major damage. As of Friday, July 4, power had already been restored to most areas, and as a result, our partner agencies did not need to provide [...]
