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We are responding to the need in our communities following Hurricane Florence directly, and by coordinating with local Partner Agencies across our service area. The agencies on this list represent our primary disaster relief sites – however their availability will depend on the effects of Hurricane Florence in their region. There is also information on authorized emergency shelters, disaster unemployoment assistance, FNS/SNAP benefits, and free legal assistance.

How You Can Help

In the wake of Hurricane Florence, the Food Bank continues to respond to immediate needs across our service area. People are still displaced throughout our 34 counties, and numerous areas are still dealing with effects of downed trees and flooding. Food, water, and supplies are stocked and being distributed to the communities in urgent need - for as long as it is needed. Food Bank CENC is here for the long haul, thanks to you. Your generosity helps the Food Bank provide emergency and increased assistance to our partner agencies, and to those who have lost so much. 

• Donate Funds: 
  Donate on the Food Bank website. Checks can be mailed to 1924 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604.  To discuss your Florence-relief gift, you can email our Vice President of Development. 
  
  
• Donate Food:
  Food donations are accepted at Food Bank distribution centers in Durham, Raleigh, New Bern, Greenville, Sandhills/Southern Pines and Wilmington - or online via our Virtual Food Drive. 

The most needed items for disaster relief are:
 · High-protein canned meals with pop-top cans (ravioli, soups, spaghetti)
 · Paper goods and products (paper towels/plates/cups/napkins, plastic utensils)
 · Diapers
 · Hygiene products (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand sanitizer, etc.)
 · Single serving meals that do not require refrigeration or cooking/meals ready to eat
 · Single serving snacks such as raisins & granola bars
 · Peanut Butter
 · Cleaning supplies and disinfectant wipes 

Your support throughout disaster relief efforts provides essential meals for our hungry neighbors. Together, we can help people in their greatest time of need.  Once disaster relief and recovery needs have been met, any remaining funds and food will be used to support our ongoing hunger-relief efforts.

Food Bank Update

All 6 Food Bank Branches have re-opened and are distirbuting food and supplies to those impacted by Florence.

The New Bern Branch of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina serves 5 counties including Carteret, Craven, Jones, Onslow, and Pamlico. This area is also shared with our Greenville Branch. In these counties, more than 59,000 people live in food insecure households, more than a third of whom are children.

Last year we distributed 7 million pounds of food (a branch record!) to our network of 73 partner agencies in the local community. Our volunteers at the branch served 4,418 hours, the equivalent to approximately 2 full-time employees. Our New Bern Branch also has its own community garden that provided 7,500 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables to the local community last year. To learn more, view our New Bern Branch Profile.

For every dollar donated, we can provide 5 meals to the New Bern community! Get involved today by making a donation, signing up to volunteer, or hosting a food drive!

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