How Volunteers Help the Food Bank
It’s an understatement just how important volunteers are here at Food Bank of the Albemarle. Volunteers give their time to help out in so many ways,…
THE DAVID & NICOLE TEPPER FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES COMMITMENT OF GRANT FUNDING TO ALL FOOD BANKS IN THE CAROLINAS
– This commitment includes special, one-time grants to each of the 10 food banks serving North and South Carolina, as well as increased annual gifts to…
Hunger is Rising – Cuts to SNAP Will Make it Worse for NC Families
In recent weeks, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget bill that would slash $300 billion in food assistance, gutting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
Map the Meal Gap Study Shows Increased Food Insecurity in Northeastern North Carolina
Food Bank of the Albemarle announced today that new figures from Feeding America’s Annual Map the Meal Gap study show that food insecurity has surged across…
Congressman Don Davis Visits Food Bank of the Albemarle on Regional Tour
Elizabeth City – Congressman Don Davis included Food Bank of the Albemarle on his ‘Meeting Residents Where They Are’ tour on Wednesday, April 23. Congressman Davis…
2025 National Volunteer Week with WAWA
It’s National Volunteer Week, and we’re thanking our dedicated volunteers at the Food Bank. WAWA has generously donated $500 in gift cards to give out to…
Neighbor Story: Deborah
Deborah is retired and lives in Elizabeth City with her rescue dog. She is on a fixed income and tries to make the most of what…
Partner Spotlight: Open Door Food Pantry
Strong partnerships to feed our neighbors Food Bank of the Albemarle works with over 100 partners across our 15-county service area, with 155 unique programs to…
Neighbor Stories: Ella
The Rising Cost of Living in Northeastern NC Families, seniors, and veterans are feeling the pressure of rising costs of food, housing, utilities and medicine in…
Federal Funding cuts Impact Food Bank of the Albemarle
The impact of the most recent Federal cuts will have a loss of $1,000,000 to Food Bank of the Albemarle. This critical funding will equate to…
Walmart Fight Hunger.Spark Change Campaign Addresses Food Insecurity for 12th Year
Taking place in stores, clubs, and online, the 12th annual campaign supports local hunger relief efforts Elizabeth City – For the 12th straight year, all U.S.…
What’s Cooking in the Teaching Kitchen?
To say that Della Hicks is a regular presence in the Food Bank’s Teaching Kitchen would be an understatement. Whether she’s cooking up fresh tuna burgers,…
Working to End Food Waste
In Northeastern North Carolina, there are over 43,000 of our neighbors who are food insecure. Meanwhile, nationwide, billions of pounds of perfectly good food is thrown…
The David & Nicole Tepper Foundation Announces Over $1.5 Million in Annual Food Bank Donations Throughout the Carolinas for 2025
CHARLOTTE (February 3, 2025) – The David & Nicole Tepper Foundation (DNTF) announced over $1.5 million in donations across 10 food banks throughout North and South Carolina, as well…
Congress: A Government Shutdown Hurts the Families of Northeastern North Carolina
A government shutdown would have disastrous effects on the families we serve here in Northeastern NC, and create unnecessary hardships that will affect thousands for months.…
Holiday Hours 2024
We hope that all of our supporters, volunteers, neighbors and friends have some time to enjoy the holiday season. The Neighborhood Hub Food Pantry will be…
