Together, we’re working to overcome hunger.

Because no one should go hungry — no matter where we live, where we're from, who we love, or the color of our skin.

The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is among the largest hunger relief networks in the United States.

We work every day to provide food to people in need while advancing long-term solutions to end hunger in our communities. For 45 years, the Food Bank has served as the central hub of a hunger relief network that has grown to 700+ partner programs across a 34-county region — including no-cost food markets, pantries, meal sites, and a host of initiatives serving children, adults and seniors. 

Together, we’re working to overcome hunger and create an environment where everyone in North Carolina can thrive.

(Pictured left to right: Founding Executive Director Barbara Oates in 1982 >> longtime CEO Peter Werbicki in 2018 >>  Food Bank President & CEO Amy Beros in 2025.)

At the Food Bank, we envision a future where no one goes hungry.

We know that hunger is more than a single empty stomach or individual experience. Hunger is a community-wide symptom of not having enough — not having enough nutritious food, enough income, enough voice in the decisions that impact us. It’s a symptom of barriers to employment, education, housing, and healthcare

We all experience the effects of hunger in our communities. And together we can build a future where everyone has access to the food and essential resources we need to thrive. Where every voice matters. Where we all share responsibility for each other and our common good.

We work systemically to achieve this vision through our network of 700+ no-cost  markets, pantries, meal sites ,and delivery programs.

Together, we nourish people facing hunger with healthy, culturally familiar, and versatile foods. We build and support solutions to reduce poverty throughout the region. And we help connect communities to address hunger at its roots through outreach, advocacy, and organizing for long-term change.

Because no one should go hungry… no matter where we live, where we’re from, who we love, or the color of our skin.

It's our people and partners who make this work possible.

Together, we nourish people. We build shared solutions. And we connect communities to advocate for long-term change.

We're celebrating 45 years of community impact.

See how our network is rising to meet the hunger crisis head-on, even as federal safety nets continue to diminish.

Our 2030 Strategic Plan

The Food Bank’s 2030 Strategic Plan, Rooted in Community, is our roadmap and our promise to build a future where no one goes hungry. 

Shaped by extensive input from neighbors facing hunger, partner agencies, donors, staff, and community leaders, the plan reflects both the urgency of rising food insecurity today and a clear strategy for long-term, systemic change. It prioritizes improving neighbor access and experience, increasing equitable food access, expanding policy and advocacy efforts, and advancing holistic supports that address the root causes of hunger.

Grounded in equity, data, and lived experience — and supported by investments in technology, sustainability, and people — this plan positions the Food Bank as a trusted partner and leader in building healthier, more resilient communities. 

Achieving this vision will require strong partnerships and sustained investment, and we invite you to be part of this critical work. Because together, we can make meaningful progress toward a future where no one goes hungry.

View Our 2030 Blueprint (opens in a new window)

The Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the national organization supporting more than 200 food banks across the country, and the largest domestic hunger relief agency in the United States.

We're also proud to join food banks from across the southeast in Feeding the Carolinas — our unified voice for policies and investments that help ensure a healthy, consistent food supply to every community every day.

Reports & Financials

The Food Bank is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1980, Tax ID Number 56-1283426. This means contributions are tax-deductible according to state and federal guidelines. Learn more about our goals, financials, accomplishments, and network-wide impact.

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  • 607,630
    Individuals Facing Hunger
  • 18% 1 in 7
    Food Insecure Individuals
  • 109 million
    Pounds of Food Distributed by the Food Bank network
  • 91 million
    Meals Provided by the Food Bank network
  • 505,967
    People Enrolled for Assistance with SNAP, FNS, and Food Stamps
  • $6.7M
    of Assistance Provided with SNAP, FNS, and Food Stamps
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