Feeding America
Feeding America is the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization—a powerful and efficient network of 200 food banks across the country. As food insecurity rates hold steady at the highest levels ever, the Feeding America network of food banks has risen to meet the need. Feeding America feed 42 million people at risk of hunger, including 12 million children and 7 million seniors. 
Feeding America is a nationwide network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs that provides food and services to people each year.
Feeding America nationwide network of food banks also supports programs that improve food security among the people they serve; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Individuals, charities, businesses and government all have a role in ending hunger.
Together, Food Bank of the Albemarle and Feeding America can make a difference to help families in need.
Feeding the Carolinas
The Food Bank of the Albemarle is a member of Feeding America and Feeding the Carolinas, which includes ten food banks in North and South Carolina. In August of 2017, members of the North Carolina Association of Food Banks and members of the South Carolina
Association of Food Banks finalized the new alliance with a mission to “engage, educate and unite to achieve food security for all in the Carolinas.”
In the two Carolinas there are approximately 2.6 million people living in poverty. The two state associations have united to form Feeding the Carolinas, with a vision of “feeding more people better food” across all 146 counties in North and South Carolina. The alliance will work together to raise food, funds, advocate and educate while at the same time exploring economics of scale in purchasing products and services. (Click here for a complete list of NC member food banks or here for a list of SC food banks)
Albemarle Area United Way
The Albemarle Area United Way is a non-profit organization that improves residents’ lives in the rural counties of northeastern North Carolina through a coordinated response that includes fundraising, certifying agencies, supporting programs, assessing needs and serving as an information and referral service. They are committed to building stronger and healthier communities and to become the charity of choice for northeastern North Carolina.
Beaufort County United Way
Beaufort County United Way is making a difference in people’s lives. They work with community partners, including local nonprofits and agencies, to identify the needs of the community and prioritize how to invest resources to create lasting positive change. Beaufort County United Way coordinates community outreach efforts by facilitating financial giving, promoting volunteerism and working with health and human services providers to make a difference in the lives of those who call Beaufort County home.
American Institute of Baking (AIB)
AIB provides a comprehensive list of audits and inspections that describe the requirements of a superior food safety program, and are recognized by food companies as a measure of world-class programs that qualify for business worldwide. AIB audits are backed by more than 60 years of experience in the field for food manufacturing, beverages, ingredients and packaging. AIB conducts audits in more than 120 countries ranging from multinationals to small, independent producers. Every auditor receives extensive classroom and practical experience before conducting an audit. Staff training is updated every year to maintain the highest quality of professionalism.
Click here to learn more about AIB.
