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Data shows people are receiving fewer benefits now than they were over the last few years. There's also a backlog in SNAP benefit distributions in Wake County.
Ali Ingersoll, WRAL Investigative Data Journalist
The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina is working through a backlog in SNAP benefits in Wake County.
With over 37,000 children in Wake County struggling with food insecurity, Wake County Commissioners voted unanimously to add millions to various strategies to help
Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter
March is National Nutrition Education Month, and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is sharing their recipe library!
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Nutrition Education Team
As many families get ready to gather around tables for the holidays, more people are in need of help to put food on that table. Local food banks say high prices for gas and food are driving more people to use their services.
Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief
The need for food assistance is up sharply this year as people struggle with higher rent, food and gas prices. Demand has increased by about 30 percent since 2019.
Inflation is hitting our wallets hard, which might make donating hard for many people on Giving Tuesday. Local nonprofits say support for their work is needed now more than ever.
Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporter
The June article from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina focuses on the increased need at the food bank in order to serve the nearly 321,000 children in the Food Bank's service area who rely on school meals.
Jennifer Caslin, Marketing & Project Manager for the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC
Food banks and pantries in North Carolina are dealing with rising costs for gas and filling up grocery carts.
Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter
With the cost of everything on the rise, including groceries, many North Carolinians are turning to food banks to feed their families.
Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter
The annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers is Saturday, May 14, 2022! This is such an easy way to donate non-perishable food to folks who could really use the help. Just leave the donations in a bag in or on your mailbox Saturday morning. Read on for the details.
The April article from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina spotlights healthy and shelf-stable items that are great for donating to food drives. You'll also find tips for buying your own healthier shelf stable foods.
Andrea Kerley
The March article from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina celebrates the different flavors of the world and includes a recipe for Lentil Salad.
Sara Clement, RD, LDN, Food Bank Director of Community Health & Nutrition, Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
February is National Sweet Potato Month and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina has a tasty Sweet Potato Pie Oatmeal recipe to share as well as some interesting facts about sweet potatoes.
When preparing for a winter storm there are many things that cross your mind, including if you and your family have enough food. That's where food banks and food delivery services come in.
Michelle Mackonochie, WRAL anchor/reporter
Enjoy these tips on cooking for one from Sara Clement with The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
Sara Clement, RD, LDN, Food Bank Director of Community Health & Nutrition
Holiday traveling is an exciting time but don't forget about food safety to keep your friends and family healthy.
With so many treats available this holiday season, here are some tips and a recipe to help you make healthier choices from Sara Clement with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. Plus, today, Nov. 30 is #GivingTuesday and donations to the food bank can be TRIPLED!
Sara Clement, RD, LDN
Enjoy free admission to the N.C. State Fair on Thursday, Oct. 21 when you donate six cans of food at the fair gates!
Enjoy this recipe for refreshing Blueberry Orange Basil Water and these helpful tips on hydration from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
The annual Hunger Relief Day of the N.C. State Fair will take place Thursday, Oct. 21, with a new sponsor. Smithfield Foods was announced Monday as the corporate partner of the event, which annually allows fairgoers to earn free admission with the donation of canned food items.
Keep your food and family safe this summer by following these food safety guidelines in this article from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
Enjoy this recipe for Melon Salad from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina as well as a reminder about all the wonderful local produce available in the area.
