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16 05, 2018

SNAP decisions in Farm Bill have potential to impact future nutrition options for millions

FBCENC2018-05-16T13:43:44-04:00

Guest Blog by Seth Palmer │ Food Bank CENC Social Media Ambassador In previous years, the Farm Bill has passed without much consequence. The bill has historically been a bipartisan ‘support and stabilization’ mechanism for the country’s agricultural sector. But it also covers multiple food and nutrition programs under the control of the US Department of Agriculture. In addition [...]

SNAP decisions in Farm Bill have potential to impact future nutrition options for millionsFBCENC2018-05-16T13:43:44-04:00

15 05, 2018

Helping youth avoid food insecurity

FBCENC2018-05-15T15:47:33-04:00

Food insecurity is a difficult term to understand, as is hunger in the United States – it’s a daunting and persistent crisis. Food insecurity is defined as “the inability to consistently access nutritious and adequate amounts of food necessary for an active and healthy lifestyle.” For example, children and families in food-insecure households often have parents [...]

Helping youth avoid food insecurityFBCENC2018-05-15T15:47:33-04:00

3 05, 2018

Reaching seniors with nutritious food

FBCENC2021-09-17T15:55:57-04:00

Once a month Nello & Lossie make a special trip to Enfield to pick up their box, along with hundreds of other Halifax County seniors.

Reaching seniors with nutritious foodFBCENC2021-09-17T15:55:57-04:00

12 03, 2018

All the tools for a healthy meal

FBCENC2018-03-12T14:24:34-04:00

Each week our Allscripts Teaching Kitchen hosts nutrition education cooking classes (taught in both English and Spanish) for low-income families. Many of the women in the classes are single mothers working their way out of very tough situations. When they come to the Food Bank, they learn how to prepare different dishes that include healthy [...]

All the tools for a healthy mealFBCENC2018-03-12T14:24:34-04:00

17 01, 2018

Lost her job, but not losing hope

FBCENC2018-01-17T11:49:22-05:00

Imagine you arrive at work one day to find the doors locked, the windows shuttered, and no one answering the telephone. One day you have a job and a steady paycheck and the next you don’t, with absolutely no notice or time to prepare. That’s what happened to Angie. She showed up at the local [...]

Lost her job, but not losing hopeFBCENC2018-01-17T11:49:22-05:00

9 01, 2018

Donor Spotlight: Delta Air Lines

FBCENC2018-01-09T14:05:30-05:00

In their second year of partnering with Food Bank CENC, Delta Air Lines is making a difference to help those in need in central and eastern North Carolina. Delta has provided over 250,000 meals in addition to supporting our volunteer efforts at the Raleigh and Durham Branches. Delta believes in giving back to the community [...]

Donor Spotlight: Delta Air LinesFBCENC2018-01-09T14:05:30-05:00

27 12, 2017

Top 7 Moments of 2017

FBCENC2022-01-24T16:24:10-05:00

Each year we ask our community to help us provide millions of meals to neighbors in need, and each year you answer the call. 2017 was no exception. Fueled by your support, we worked efficiently and creatively all year long to provide the healthiest food possible to as many families, children, and seniors as possible. 1. [...]

Top 7 Moments of 2017FBCENC2022-01-24T16:24:10-05:00

20 12, 2017

Hunger Heroes among us: Lee

FBCENC2017-12-20T16:54:40-05:00

Lee is a soft-spoken man with a great taste in hats, and an even greater sense of purpose when it comes to caring for his community. He and his wife are in charge of the food pantry at William’s Grove Baptist Church in southeast Raleigh. Twice a week they come to the Food Bank’s Raleigh [...]

Hunger Heroes among us: LeeFBCENC2017-12-20T16:54:40-05:00

30 11, 2017

Another year of ‘Hottest Chefs of the Triangle’

FBCENC2017-11-30T14:43:07-05:00

By Tessa Nguyen │ Food Bank CENC Social Media Ambassador As the holiday season has officially kicked off with Thanksgiving last week, I’m excited to continue the season of giving with our Hottest Chefs of the Triangle Calendar Party next Monday, December 4th at Big Boss Brewing Company from 6-9pm. Admission is FREE and the participating chefs will be providing complimentary [...]

Another year of ‘Hottest Chefs of the Triangle’FBCENC2017-11-30T14:43:07-05:00

13 11, 2017

Partners make it possible

FBCENC2017-11-13T16:40:26-05:00

Fighting hunger takes a village. The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina recently announced our Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Partnership Recognition Program, which honors the generous support of corporate, foundation, government, and civic donors across our 34-county service area. We are able to serve more neighbors in need every year, thanks to our community [...]

Partners make it possibleFBCENC2017-11-13T16:40:26-05:00