Donate Food or Host a Food Drive

Learn more about opportunities to support our food distribution efforts across Central and Eastern North Carolina.

Donating Food

In addition to our partnerships with local farmers, retailers, and manufacturers, the Food Bank network welcomes donations from community members — including factory-sealed, nonperishable products and beverages, refrigerated or frozen items and produce, and other non-food essentials such as hygiene items, cleaning items, or paper products. Food safety regulations require donated items to be sealed and have all ingredients listed.

Raise funds to help purchase food

Want to make an immediate difference? Online drives with friends and colleagues help us purchase the exact products local pantries and meal sites need. Every $10 raised provides 50 meals for families in our area!

View our most needed items

Non-perishable protein like tuna, chicken, and peanut butter are in high demand at local food assistance sites. Ready-to-heat meals such as soup and pasta are also a helpful addition for many families.

Wondering what your organization can do to make a difference during the shutdown?

If your business, place of worship, or community group is in a position to help impacted families, we want to hear from you! Communities are coming together in new ways to offset significant cuts to federal funding and food supplies. We'd love to connect on opportunities to ensure no one goes hungry.

Get in touch.