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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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: 'Feed The Pack' Director Wins 2026 Food Lion Award
Food Lion awards Alyssa Griffin with the 2026 FEEDYS Lion Heart Volunteer Award for leading Feed The Pack in providing thousands of meals to NC State students
4 Things to Know About Cyclospora and the Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Learn about the Cyclosporiasis outbreak and how you can reduce your risk of infection by using prevention strategies.
From Our CEO: Celebrating State Budget Investments in North Carolina Farms, Families, and Food Security
State funding marks meaningful progress for North Carolina families and farmers amid rising food costs and federal cuts to hunger relief
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: Hands For Humanity Serves Kinston Families With Support From Food Lion Feeds
Hilda Royal and her team at Hands For Humanity CDC have been serving the Kinston community for decades through the support of partners like Food Lion FEEDS
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