Peter: We cannot let up
FBCENC2019-10-16T10:47:34-04:00Overall food insecurity has gone down, but 2 very important populations have not improved: our children and the senior citizens in our community.
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07, 2019
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06, 2019
Peter: He didn’t have to go without
FBCENC2019-10-16T10:56:00-04:00The adults watched as the brother took a meal for himself but was not eating it. When asked if anything was wrong with the food, the boy responded no, but that he needed to save it for his other younger sister, who was at home.
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05, 2019
Peter: The common thread
FBCENC2019-05-01T14:39:53-04:00President/CEO Peter Werbicki: Every year, we take this opportunity to thank you. But as I am sure you well know, this year has been harder.
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01, 2019
Peter: Together, We’re In It For The Long Haul
FBCENC2019-01-28T13:15:58-05:00President/CEO Peter Werbicki: It’s important to continue to remember the children, seniors, and families who were hit hardest by the storm. Many have lost everything. For those who were already struggling to provide for their family’s basic needs, the flooding is even more catastrophic. And unfortunately, many these folks have a long recovery still ahead.
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08, 2018
Peter: Short conversations
FBCENC2018-08-13T16:39:26-04:00As we begin to wind down our Stop Summer Hunger initiative, and look ahead to Hunger Action Month in September, I have again been reminded about the power of partnerships in our community. When it comes to making sure that children and their families can keep food on the table during the stressful summer months, [...]
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05, 2018
Peter: Almost to the limits
FBCENC2018-05-15T15:01:34-04:00Dear Friends, Having marked my 20-year anniversary serving the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, I often reflect to the staff how much has changed for the better since I started in 1997. More staff, more trucks, bigger facilities, increased community support through donations and volunteers. It’s truly stunning to think back on. Unfortunately, [...]
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10, 2017
President/CEO Peter Werbicki on SNAP
FBCENC2020-09-18T16:31:18-04:00Updated September 2020 Every day at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is a little different. We never know who will walk through our doors in need of food, education and community connections, or support with state and federal benefits. We recently heard from Laura, a single mom whose work hours had [...]
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03, 2017
Peter: Unwavering in the face of need
FBCENC2020-02-14T15:49:13-05:00Dear Friend of the Food Bank, During times of change our friends and neighbors who are living with food insecurity and who are considered most vulnerable, can feel even more uncertain about what the future may hold for them. Despite many times of change during our 40-year history, the Food Bank, working together with [...]
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09, 2014
Peter On Food Insecurity and Why Your Partnership is More Important Than Ever
FBCENC2014-09-05T14:07:25-04:00Hello friends, Peter Werbicki, President/CEO For 34 years the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina has restored hope, dignity, and a sense of normality to thousands of people through the simple provision of food. We continue to climb this mountain of great need, even as it grows higher and higher in front us. [...]
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04, 2014
We’ve launched a blog!
FBCENC2014-04-05T10:28:50-04:00Peter WerbickiPresident/CEO Hello friends, I’m thrilled to personally welcome you to our blog, the newest addition to our online community. Here at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, our mission is to ensure that No One Goes Hungry in our 34-county service area. Through branches in Raleigh, Durham, Greenville, New Bern, Wilmington [...]