Sort-A-Rama Food Packing Event Draws Hundreds to Food Bank
Food Bank of the Albemarle held the annual “Sort-A-Rama” Food Packing event on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 4 – 6 pm at the Food Bank.…
The Farm Bill: What It Is & Why It Matters
The Farm Bill is a massive piece of legislation that renews roughly every 5 years. What Is the Farm Bill? The Farm Bill is a giant…
Celebrating Healthy Eating During National Nutrition Month®
March is National Nutrition Month®, a perfect time to focus on simple steps that support healthier eating and stronger communities. One of the easiest ways to…
4 Federal Bills That Could Strengthen Food Security — and How You Can Take Action
Across the country, families, farmers, food banks, schools, and childcare centers face growing challenges in keeping food systems strong and accessible. In Food Bank of the…
Why SNAP Matters
Why SNAP Matters — and Why It’s at Risk The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation’s most effective tool for fighting hunger. In 2023,…
What’s Cooking in the Teaching Kitchen?
Guests from The Benjamin House enjoy cooking classes in the Food Bank Teaching Kitchen Some of our favorite guests are residents from the Benjamin House. Once…
Neighbor Stories: Erica
Erica and her family come to the food pantry once a month for assistance. She relies on the variety of shelf-stable goods, produce, and meats available…
Food Bank and Perdue Farms Serve Hertford County with Mobile Food Pantry
The Food Bank of the Albemarle and Perdue Farms collaborated on a special mobile food pantry on Thursday, November 13th, in Cofield, NC. The mobile pantry…
Food for Thought – News & Updates
Over the past week, the Food Bank of the Albemarle has seen an incredible amount of support and activity including pop-up distributions, food drives, and donations. Demand for…
How to Maximize Your Impact through Tax Planning and Charitable Giving
Donate your IRA Required Minimum Distribution to the Food Bank of the Albemarle for tax savings and maximize your gift potential Planning your annual taxes and…
When Paychecks Pause, Hunger Doesn’t—Northeastern NC Must Rally During the Shutdown
By Liz Reasoner, Executive Director, Food Bank of the Albemarle Food Bank of the Albemarle, the regional Feeding America-affiliated food bank serving 15 counties across northeast…
Food Bank of the Albemarle receives $75,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities
Elizabeth City, NC – Food Bank of the Albemarle is pleased to announce a $75,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities to for support of emergency…
Update on the 2025 Government Shutdown
At the Food Bank of the Albemarle, we have always believed in being open with both the neighbors who depend on us and the supporters who…
What Is Advocacy?
September is Hunger Action Month, and you’ve probably seen some calls to action to Donate, Advocate, and Volunteer. But what is advocacy, and how do you…
Hunger is Not a Distant Problem; It’s A Problem We Can Solve
September is National Hunger Action Month—a time to raise awareness about hunger, advocate for change, and take meaningful action to combat food insecurity. Hunger is not…
