Senior Programs

Thanks to longtime community partnerships, the Food Bank provides nutritious food and support to area seniors year-round.

Although food insecurity affects people of all ages, seniors are particularly vulnerable as they work to meet nutritional needs related to aging and medical conditions with fixed, limited incomes. After a lifetime of contributing to society, more than 43,000 seniors across central and eastern North Carolina area are living on fixed incomes that often force them to choose between paying for healthcare and buying groceries. 

For more information about senior programs, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team! 

Senior Food Boxes

With support from the USDA, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides a monthly package of food designed to supplement the nutritional needs of seniors age 60+. Distributed at drive-through locations and direct deliveries, each box includes a variety of whole grains, pantry staples — supplemented by fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy products from the Food Bank. Each month, our incredible volunteers pack and distribute nearly 9,000 packages to local seniors.
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Healthy Eating Resources

With many incredible contributions from neighbors, our team has compiled a collection of delicious, affordable and family-friendly recipes for all experience levels. Check out our library of how-to videos, recipes, and cooking resources to help make the most of items that are commonly available through our network of pantries, no-cost markets, and delivery programs.
Recipe Library

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Our network of 700+ local food assistance sites is here for everyone — inclusive of all races, religions, gender expressions, and immigration statuses.

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Help Protect SNAP Grocery Support for NC Families

Without administrative adjustments in the upcoming Continuing Resolution, hunger will worsen in our copmmunity and overwhelm community partners who simply cannot fill the gap left by disruptions to SNAP.

Distributing Food to Seniors Provides Enlightening Experience

“It’s hard to believe that people could survive on so little,” Chris said after looking at the qualifications for the CSFP Program. “Unfortunately, it is all too real.” Nearly 50,000 seniors in our 34-county service area live at or below the poverty level.