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Our network of food pantries and meal sites is here for everyone — no matter where we live, where we're from, who we love, or the color of our skin.
Together, we can make sure no one goes hungry.
Take action to help end our hunger crisis — from home, in the community, or at the ballot box.
Hunger is on the Ballot this Fall!
Take action to help end our hunger crisis — from home, in the community, or at the ballot box.
Whether at the polls or in government buildings across the state, hunger is always on the ballot in some way.
- North Carolina's General Assembly allots government funding for food purchases and distribution through the state budget process.
- Members of Congress determine who is eligible for SNAP (often called FNS or ‘food stamps’) and how much support families receive for groceries.
- Local elected officials directly influence whether school meals, backpack programs, and other supports will be available to kids in our communities.
- Ballot measures set revenue for schools, social services, and more.
It’s critical that all of us who care about hunger make our voices heard this fall. Find voting details, sample ballots, and more at the links below.
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We can’t do this work alone
Volunteers are the heart and soul of our work at the Food Bank. From sorting food in our warehouses, to distributing resources in the community, to advocating for stronger safety nets.
Make your voice heard
Our communities can’t afford to lose access to critical grocery support through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Tell Congress that our communities can't afford cuts to this lifeline for families and farms.
Our Locations
The Food Bank operates six central branches serving local hunger relief organizations across central and eastern North Carolina.
Advocate to end hunger for good
At the local, state, and federal levels, our non-partisan advocacy efforts push for public policies and investments that help us move closer to a future where no one goes hungry.
Hunger & Impact in Our Region
Explore hunger and impact statistics by region and county.
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- 629,980Individuals Facing Hunger
- 15% 1 in 7Food Insecure Individuals
- 105 millionPounds of Food Distributed by the Food Bank network
- 86 millionMeals Provided by the Food Bank network
- 447,085People Enrolled for Assistance with SNAP (FNS or Food Stamps)
- $132MLocal Economic Impact of SNAP (FNS or Food Stamps)
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Host a food drive in your area
Have a few items to drop off? Plan to gather donations as a group? Learn more about opportunities to support our food distribution efforts across Central and Eastern North Carolina.
Find support in your community
Whether you're looking for free food distributions, local pantries, school-based programs, or support with grocery costs, our network is here to help! Learn more about options in your community.
View mobile food distribution locations
Our Pop-Up Markets serve communities throughout the region where food resources are difficult to access — providing fresh produce and pantry staples through mobile distributions.
Food Bank News
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Reimagining Food Access at ECU's Hungry For Change Conference
At ECU's Hungry For Change Conference, more than 100 students, campus leaders, pantry teams, and community partners explored solutions to improve food access on ECU's campus and beyond.
U.S. Reps. Murphy, Ross Underscore Importance of Action Beyond Hunger Action Month
Hunger Action Month may be coming to a close but it’s critical that we get involved.
Sustainer Spotlight: Carol Supports the Wilmington Community By Giving Back
This Hunger Action Month, Carol shares how she became a monthly sustainer for the Food Bank. By setting up an automatic monthly gift, Carol sustains the Food Bank's work to end hunger for good.
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: Loaves and Fishes Provides Vital Food For Rural Families
Our partners at New Home Food Pantry have gone above and beyond to support Durham seniors facing food insecurity.
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: New Home Food Pantry Serves Seniors with Dignity
Our partners at New Home Food Pantry have gone above and beyond to support Durham seniors facing food insecurity.
Sustainer Spotlight: Kathryn Supports the Food Bank to Give Back to the Community
This Hunger Action Month, Kathryn Allen shares how she became a monthly sustainer for the Food Bank. By setting up an automatic monthly gift, Kathryn sustains the Food Bank's work to end hunger for good.
At the Food Bank, we envision a future where no one goes hungry.
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.
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