Healthcare Partnerships
On-site and mobile pantries located at hospitals and clinics ensure every patient is able to access food that promotes health and well-being.
Community Health Programs
Promoting health and well-being throughout the region — and reducing the cost of healthcare along the way
Our team works alongside healthcare providers, public health agencies, and local food councils to ensure everyone in the community has access to healthy food that aligns with their dietary needs.
Program Areas
Culturally Familiar & Versatile Foods
Focused interventions in underserved communities, bring culturally appropriate foods.
Healthy Opportunities
In just a few short years, the Healthy Opportunities program has significantly reduced Emergency Department visits and hospitalizations in local communities. Because of this effort:
• People are healthier, and annual Medicaid costs are down by $1,020 per person
• Local families have received more than 833,000 nutritious meals to support their health
• More than 300 jobs have been created through purchases from local farms, home repairs, delivery services, and more
Unfortunately, this vital effort is indefinitely paused due to the state budget impasse. Please join us and urge legislators to protect Healthy Opportunities for families, small businesses, and local communities!
Catch up on the latest community health news
See All NewsFood Connects Us Q&A Series: Tamiko McCullough, Healthy Initiative Coordinator, Wake County Smart Start
For National Nutrition Month, our Community Nutrition Team asked four community partners to share stories about how food connects them to their community. Food Bank Partner Tamiko McCullough introduces daycare children to the wonder of food. LEARN MORE ABOUT NUTRITION EDUCATION Everyone in the world needs food. And this [...]
Food Connects Us Q&A Series: Hiliana Patino, Nutrition Educator, Program Assistant, NC State Cooperative Extension
For National Nutrition Month, our Community Nutrition Team asked four community partners to share stories about how food connects them to their community. Food Bank Partner Hiliana Patino is a nutrition educator who builds community by sharing culturally familiar foods and healthy eating practices. LEARN MORE ABOUT NUTRITION EDUCATION [...]
Food Connects Us Q&A Series: Rachel Ezzel, Family and Consumer Science Agent, Duplin County Extension Center
For National Nutrition Month, our Community Nutrition Team asked four community partners to share stories about how food connects them to their community. Food Bank Partner Rachel Ezzel promotes healthy eating habits inspired by the Mediterranean Diet. LEARN MORE ABOUT NUTRITION EDUCATION Everyone in the world needs [...]
Food Connects Us Q&A Series: Betty Nzau, Cooking Instructor, Division of Services for the Blind Career and Training Center
For National Nutrition Month, our Community Nutrition Team asked four community partners to share stories about how food connects them to their community. Cooking Instructor Betty Nzau makes classes accessible and fun for students with visual impairments. LEARN MORE ABOUT NUTRITION EDUCATION Everyone in the world [...]
Service Insights: Ensuring Community-informed Decisions
Service Insights is an initiative to gain a better understanding of the specific goals and needs of local neighborhoods through direct input from community members. Service Insights on Meal Connect (SIMC) is a secure, private platform used by the Food Bank and several of [...]
Support Small Farmers on Giving Tuesday!
Sponsored by the Food Bank, our friends at The Farmers B.A.G. offer incredible opportunities for local growers and producers through their Farm School program Support Local Farmers Join us to uplift small farmers and invest in a stronger, sustainable agricultural future! Established in [...]
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