Here at the Food Bank, we hold people experiencing hunger at the center of everything we do. And we are incredibly grateful for the countless ways our volunteer community shows up to help end hunger for good. Over the past year, Food Bank volunteers: • Sorted and packed enough food to fuel 21 million [...]
Southern states face higher rates of food insecurity than any other region in the United States. Here in North Carolina, one in every nine of us doesn’t have consistent and reliable access to sufficient food for our families. These challenges are even deeper in Black and Latinx communities throughout the state, where hunger is [...]
For the Food Bank’s staff and board, 2023 has been a year of building. Building more effective and efficient food distribution infrastructure. Building our commitment to equity. Building on the strategic framework that will help us reach our shared vision of a future where no one goes hungry in central and eastern North Carolina. [...]
March is Women’s History Month – a time to honor and celebrate women’s achievements and contributions to American History. Focusing on individual achievements in arts and sciences, however, ignores the gender economic inequality at the root of food insecurity and poverty women face. These policies and practices impact women at higher rates than their [...]
Food Lion has been a stalwart supporter of the Food Bank, providing funding support, food, gift cards, as well as volunteering at our distribution centers. Last month when Durham faced a city-wide power outage, Food Lion called and asked, "How can we help?" They are often the first ones to call when events like [...]
To discuss supporting the Food Bank with a legacy gift in your Estate Plan, contact Kendra Paiz at kpaiz@foodbankcenc.org
We're committed to recognizing & embracing the diversity of our staff, partners, and members of the communities in which we work and serve.
The Food Bank was selected, out of 200 food banks, for dedication to community collaboration and innovative solutions in ending hunger.
"Since COVID-19 our small pantry alone is feeding approximately 50 families per week – a 40% increase from our usual number of families."
Achieving Service Enterprise certification is a prestigious accomplishment, and we are proud to join the top 11 percent of nonprofits nationwide in volunteer management and organizational performance.
