Dear Friend,

It’s a critical moment for many families, veterans, and seniors in central and eastern North Carolina.

Many people don’t realize that hunger is at a 15-year high in our state, even higher than during the pandemic. Inflation, rising housing costs, and other challenges are making it harder and harder to put meals on the table.

Now, federal budget cuts are making it more difficult for the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina to purchase the food so many of our neighbors have been turning to.

For example, a program helping food banks and school districts purchase food from local growers and producers has been cut. This means a loss of nearly $30 million in revenue for small farms in North Carolina and millions of meals for kids and families.

With the busy holiday season coming up, will you help close the meal gap by making a gift of $120.00, $60.00, $35.00, or any other amount to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina at Raleigh Branch?

Every $10 you can give is enough to provide our neighbors 50 good meals!

I’m deeply concerned for our friends and neighbors, and for what this holiday season will look like. At times like these, the strength of our community matters more than ever. Please join the Food Bank to be a source of hope today!