Children's Programs

Thanks to longtime community partnerships, the Food Bank provides nutritious food and support to area families year-round — connecting kids, teens, and seniors with the resources they need to succeed and thrive.

It’s nearly impossible for kids to sit still and focus when they don’t have enough to eat. Teens with empty stomachs can’t concentrate on studying and preparing for exams. The effects of hunger reach far beyond the classroom, influencing health, well-being, and earning potential well into adulthood.  

Thanks to longtime community partnerships, the Food Bank provides nutritious food and support to area families year-round — connecting kids and teens with the resources they need to succeed and thrive. Through school-based pantries, meals and snacks at afterschool programs, take-home options for weekends and school breaks, and breakfast and lunches at summer meal sites, our Child Nutrition team works closely with local agencies and school districts to meet children, parents, and caregivers where they are throughout the year. 

Seniors' Programs 

Although food insecurity affects people of all ages, seniors are particularly vulnerable due to nutritional needs related to aging and/or medical conditions. After a lifetime of contributing to society, over 43,000 seniors in our 34-county service area are living on fixed incomes that often force them to choose between paying for healthcare and buying groceries. 

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a USDA program administered by the Food Bank that provides a monthly package of food designed to supplement the nutritional needs of low-income senior citizens. Each box includes a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, protein, and dairy, all packed with care by Food Bank volunteers. Every month, the Food Bank packs and distributes nearly 6,000 CSFP boxes to seniors. For more information about CSFP, please email seniorprograms@foodbankcenc.org.