Food Bank of Central Eastern NC

The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is a nonprofit organization based in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a team of 169 employees, the organization has been serving its community for nearly 40 years. The Food Bank distributes food to individuals and families in need across 34 counties in central and eastern North Carolina. They operate through a network of over 900 partner agencies, including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and programs for children and adults. These agencies are supported through distribution facilities located in Durham, Greenville, New Bern, Raleigh, the Sandhills (Southern Pines), and Wilmington. The Food Bank prioritizes providing access to nutritious food and works to build solutions to end hunger in the communities it serves. They rank in the top 15 nationally among Feeding America food banks in terms of total food distributed, and are the top-ranked food bank in North Carolina. Their food distribution programs and child nutrition programs are based on national models. You can learn more about their mission and programs by visiting their website at foodbankcenc.org.