Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC

Yesterday, our Food Bank met with colleagues at Feeding America and Feeding the Carolinas regarding the extensive damage caused by Hurricane #Helene in North and South Carolina. We learned some initial ways we can support our sister food banks and have dispatched assistance to those we can reach – with plans to do even more when roads reopen. So far we've been able to provide water to our friends Harvest Hope Food Bank in Columbia and have plans to produce 10,000 frozen meals in our Wilmington commercial kitchen this week to contribute to the disaster response. For more information about how we're helping and how you can get involved with relief efforts through our Food Bank, please visit foodbankcenc.org/helene #noonegoeshungry #carolinastrong

👏 👏 A big THANK YOU to Harris Teeter. Yesterday, employees of the grocery chain spent their day at the Food Bank assembling 2,000 Thanksgiving meal kits for families facing #hunger. Each meal bag includes everything a family of four needs for a delicious holiday meal, including turkey breast, stuffing, yams, mashed potatoes, gravy, and more. The meals are part of Harris Teeter's annual Harvest Feast programs.👏 👏 The Food Bank will distribute the Thanksgiving meals on behalf of Harris Teeter to our friends and neighbors facing food insecurity in Central & Eastern North Carolina. #NoOneGoesHungry

This Veterans Day, we honor all those who have bravely served in our nation's military. It is because of their tremendous sacrifice and dedication that we enjoy the freedoms and opportunities many around the world long to have. HAPPY VETERANS DAY!

Due to the risk of thunderstorms, the Mount Olive Pop Up Market scheduled for tomorrow, November 11, will be held Tuesday, November 12 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. LOCATION: First Baptist Church 109 W. John St. Mt. Olive #NoOneGoesHungry

Join our Child Nutrition Team for a special food distribution in Carteret County next week! #noonegoeshungry

Polls close at 7:30pm today! Find your voting location and sample ballot here: https://bit.ly/3NOMRrN

The USDA recently announced that much-needed investments in local farms and food banks are on their way! It's an important reminder that government decisions impact our day-to-day work and the lives of those facing #hunger. No matter who wins tomorrow's elections, let's make sure our elected officials know that ending hunger needs to be a top priority for all levels of government. #NoOneGoesHungry Find your polling place and voting resources at https://bit.ly/3NOMRrN. Take action beyond Election Day at https://bit.ly/3TrSmA7

Election Day is only two days away, and hunger is on the ballot. Read our latest blog to learn about the decisions made on the local, state, and federal levels that impact those in our communities facing #hunger. #NoOneGoesHungry https://bit.ly/3NOMRrN

Tomorrow is the last day for early voting. This year, hunger is on the ballot. Check out our latest blog post to learn more about how decisions that directly impact our friends and neighbors facing #hunger are made. #NoOneGoesHungry https://bit.ly/3NOMRrN

Twice a year, our staff gather to celebrate our accomplishments and enjoy time together. With our minds and hearts on Western North Carolina, we decided to use our fall staff day to complete service projects at our Greenville, Raleigh, and Wilmington Branches. Together we sorted thousands of pounds of hygiene items donated by the community to send out west. We also bagged produce, built boxes for our Senior Nutrition Programs, and wrote cards of thanks to our partners in hunger relief who are serving those impacted by Hurricane Helene. It was a wonderful day of service and fellowship for our staff! #HeleneSupport #noonegoeshungry #helene #hurricanehelene