Resources to Help #StopSummerHunger in Vance County
More than 3,400 school-aged children in Vance County don't know where their next meal might come from.
That's 1 out of every 3 kids and teens in our area.
The challenges grow when school breakfast, lunch, and snacks are no longer available — and many parents and caregivers have to come up with 10 or more additional meals per week, per child when school is out. This makes the summer months among the most difficult times of year to keep food on the table.
The Food Bank network is here to help.
Local pantries, meal sites, and drive-up locations are moving mountains to ensure nutritious food reaches families throughout the region. And together we offer a host of additional programs to help fill the meal gap when schools are closed. So whether you live in the city, the suburbs, or in our rural and remote areas, know that food is available this summer!
Seven-day meal kits are available in Vance County.
We're excited to join our longtime partners at Vance County Schools to offer take-home meal kits for families in Lee County. Each kit offers seven days of breakfast and lunch options for families supporting kids and teens. Items include cereal, milk, peanut butter, applesauce, breakfast bars, yogurt, trail mix, pretzels, and more. Check out the video to view a sample box.
Drive-thru Wednesdays, 1PM to 3PM
Vance County Middle School
293 Warrenton Road
Henderson, NC 27537
All families with children under age 18 who live in Vance County are eligible! This site is an equal opportunity provider — and all are welcome regardless of faith, race, gender, ethnicity, ability, or national origin.
Additional Resources for Families while School is Out
Find pantries and delivery options near you on our FoodFinder app.
As always, our Network of local food assistance sites are open throughout Central and Eastern North Carolina — offering fresh produce and pantry staples to all who need it. These locations are often able to accept consumer-donated food as well, so be sure to check out local options in your community!
View Nearby LocationsYou Can Take Action to #StopSummerHunger
If you’re in a position to help, there are concrete ways to have an impact right now. Your support helps area pantries, free food markets and meal sites ramp up local efforts while school is out:
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 to stop summer hunger. No child in our community should go hungry — and state and federal leaders must act.
2026 Community Supporters
We’re excited to partner with ABC11, iHeartRadio and the Arby's Foundation to raise awareness of these challenges and encourage action to Stop Summer Hunger!
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