March Women's Month | Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina

Show Your Support During INTERNATIONAL Women’s MONTH

Women in our community — especially single mothers — are at a greater risk for hunger due to the ever-present wage gap and the rising cost of healthcare, housing, and childcare. These challenges and disparities result in in:

Providing nutritious meals and supportive programs can help break down barriers and narrow the gender hunger gap in central and eastern North Carolina. We invite you to be part of the solution by choosing to:

STAY UP TO DATE Learn more about the ways our network of 700+ pantries, no-cost markets, meal sites, and delivery programs works together to support women and families — and how you can get involved.

ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE Make your voice heard on the policies and investments women and everyone in our communities need to uproot hunger and poverty.

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT

Throughout March, all donations are matched by generous supporters. That means every gift has twice the impact for women facing food insecurity in our community. You can deepen your impact even further with a monthly donation.

Gender Pay Gap In 2023, women’s earnings were only 83% of men’s.* The average woman must work nearly 15 full months to make the same amount a man does in a year, doing the same job. *Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Income & Childcare Costs Nationwide, 1 in 4 households headed by single women fall below the poverty line — nearly double that of single men with kids. Meanwhile, the average cost of childcare is up more than 29%* over the past three years. *Data Source: NC Division of Child Dev & Early Ed

The Pink Tax The average woman will spend up to $18,000 on feminine hygiene products over her lifetime.* These products are not covered by government-funded programs like SNAP and WIC. *Data Source: National Organization of Women

Healthcare Costs Women ages 18-44 spend nearly 48% more on health care per year than men nationwide.* *Data Source: US Department of Health and Human Services MEPS data

It’s time to turn up the volume! We’ve created a International Women's Month Spotify playlist featuring songs by some of the most talented and inspirational female artists. So, let’s celebrate the power of women through the power of music.