Hunger Matters: Summer 2026 Newsletter Landing Now
Inside the Summer Edition of 'Hunger Matters':
- Resources and action to help #StopSummerHunger
- How the Black Farmers' Market connects families to locally-grown food
- Spotlight on Chalis Henderson and Turning Point's student-focused programs
- Mother Hubbard's Cupboard and Roxann Lansdowne honored with DOJ award
- Info on Kids Summer Meal sites, the extension of SUN Bucks ...and more!
What You Can Do Today
More than 168,000 young people face hunger in our community — that's 1 in 5 kids and teens. And with school breakfast and lunch programs closed for the summer, community generosity is needed to help families close the meal gap. There are many ways to make a difference!
Your gift at any amount helps us respond quickly to rising demand.
Help sort, pack, and distribute food through our network of local partners.
News & Updates
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From Our CEO: Reimagining Food Access at ECU's Hungry For Change Conference
At ECU's Hungry For Change Conference, more than 100 students, campus leaders, pantry teams, and community partners explored solutions to improve food access on ECU's campus and beyond.
U.S. Reps. Murphy, Ross Underscore Importance of Action Beyond Hunger Action Month
Hunger Action Month may be coming to a close but it’s critical that we get involved.
Sustainer Spotlight: Carol Supports the Wilmington Community By Giving Back
This Hunger Action Month, Carol shares how she became a monthly sustainer for the Food Bank. By setting up an automatic monthly gift, Carol sustains the Food Bank's work to end hunger for good.
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: Loaves and Fishes Provides Vital Food For Rural Families
Our partners at New Home Food Pantry have gone above and beyond to support Durham seniors facing food insecurity.
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