Our Statement on USDA Elimination of Vital Hunger Data
We need your support more than ever this holiday season.
Right now, more than 1.7 million people in North Carolina don’t know where their next meal might come from. That’s one out of every seven neighbors we run into at the grocery store, in the waiting room, or out pumping gas. And as the cost of food and fuel continue to rise and federal support declines, we’re staring down the most serious hunger crisis we’ve seen in at least a generation.
That's why we're so grateful for the support of community partners who make holiday food drives possible. For every $1 donated, the Food Bank provides enough food to fuel three meals for children, seniors, and working adults throughout our region. Your support restocks pantry shelves so parents can create holiday memories with their children. Get involved in your community this holiday season!
The need for support has never been greater — and every $10 donation provides 30 meals!
Food Lion Feeds Hunger Solution Center doubles the Food Bank’s capacity to deliver nutritious food in the Durham region
3x the warehouse space and significantly more temperature-controlled storage for perishable food
Dedicated space for partners and allies to host meetings, advocacy training, volunteer food sorting and repacking efforts
ABC11 Together Holiday Drive
The 40th annual ABC11 Together Food Drive kicks off Wednesday, November 18 and culminates with an all-day telethon on Wednesday, December 9.
We're celebrating the ABC11 Together Holiday Drive's 40th year alongside longtime partners at Food Lion and US Foods
Get involved with an online donation or purchase at Holiday Drive locations:
- Your local Food Lion store
- Food Bank at Raleigh (1924 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh)
- Food Bank at Durham (1607 Hamlin Road, Durham)
- Food Bank at Sandhills (195 Sandy Avenue, Southern Pines)
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeastern NC (406 Deep Creek Road, Fayetteville)
Share Your Christmas Food Drive with WCTI 12 & Piggly Wiggly
WCTI 12 will broadcast live from participating Piggly Wiggly stores from Monday, December 7 to Friday, December 11
We're joining our friends at News 12 and Piggly Wiggly for the 2026 Share Your Christmas Drive!
Give online or donate nonperishable items at the following Piggly Wiggly locations from Monday, December 7 to Friday, December 11.
Join us from 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the following locations:
Mon 12/7 – Richlands – 8406 Richlands Hwy.
Tue 12/8 – Beaufort – 1500 Live Oak St.
Wed 12/9 – Swansboro – 715 W. Corbett Ave.
Thu 12/10 – Kinston – 2240 Hwy 258 North
Fri 12/11 – New Bern – 1208 Simmons St.
Wegmans Check Out Hunger
Donations are collected at Wegman's locations across North Carolina through Saturday, November 28.
For more than three decades, Wegmans has partnered with local food banks to 'Check Out Hunger'
Make a difference online or at Wegmans locations in Cary, Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Wake Forest:
- Scan the donation code while you shop to give $2, $3, or $5
- Round up or select a custom donation at the register
- Donate online to have your gift matched
We are excited to welcome David Garris as the new Chair of the Food Bank Board of Directors!
We are excited to welcome David Garris, a longtime Food Lion executive, as the new Chair of the Food Bank Board of Directors!
David brings 17 years of Operations experience as Food Lion's Vice President in the Mid-Atlantic Division. We look forward to David's leadership in the fight to end hunger.
As a lifelong resident of eastern North Carolina, David is committed to building a future where no one has to face the impossible choice between dinner and rent. For two years in a row, David helped lead team members from Food Lion FEEDS who volunteered at all six Food Bank branches in just one day. The 2nd Annual 'Food Lion Feeds' Volunteer Day brought together a record-breaking 650+ Food Lion team members across all our locations to nourish our community.
Take Action to Support Local Hunger Relief Efforts
The new 'Food Lion FEEDS' Hunger Solution Center supports communities across Durham, Chatham, Granville, Orange, Person, and Vance counties. If you’re in a position to help, there are concrete ways to make a difference right now!
During our #StopSummerHunger campaign, all donations matched through July 31. That means very dollar fuels 6 meals!
In the average volunteer shift, a single person will sort and pack enough food to fuel more than 160 meals for local families.
Advocate for investments in local farms and families. No one in our community should go hungry — and state and federal leaders must act.
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Honoring Governor Jim Hunt’s Legacy
Governor Jim Hunt's loss is felt across our state — and especially here at the Food Bank, where he was known both as an advocate and friend.
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