Food Bank of the Albemarle works with over 100 hunger relief partners operating 145 programs to feed the hungry men, women, and children in the 15 counties we serve. The Food Bank’s vision is that one day, our communities will be hunger-free.
This vision will be accomplished by being committed to providing direct assistance, support, services, advocacy, and education to individuals and non-profit agencies through programs aiming to alleviate hunger and poverty while being good stewards of the gifts entrusted to us.
Our Hunger-Relief & Nutrition Programs
SNAP Assistance
Our team can help you apply for or recertify you for benefits. We’re here to help!
Food Bank of the Albemarle has SNAP outreach specialists who are trained to help you navigate the process of applying for and recertifying for SNAP food benefits.
Find out more about SNAPNeighborhood Hub
The Neighborhood Hub is open and ready to serve! We’re excited to share that the Food Pantry is now a choice-based experience, where you can come in and pick out the food that YOU want.
Our staff is on-site to help get you and your family signed up, and our dedicated volunteers are ready and willing to help with any questions you may have.
Find out more about Neighborhood HubTeaching Kitchen
Beyond fighting hunger in our 15-county service area in Northeast North Carolina providing food, Food Bank of the Albemarle is working to empower those in our community to make healthy choices and enjoy food to the fullest.
Find Out More about Teaching KitchenBackpack Programs
Backpacks are filled with nutritious, kid-friendly food and are distributed to children to take home on the weekend. This program is designed to ensure children who might go without healthy foods have them over the weekend.
Learn about our backpack programsHealthcare Partnerships
Food Bank of the Albemarle builds strategic partnerships with healthcare providers across our service area. Patients who visit one of these hospitals or clinics are screened for food insecurity and receive a healthy choice or diabetic-friendly food box if needed.
Find a participating Hospital or ClinicEmergency Preparedness & Disaster Relief
During a disaster situation, non-perishable food items are always in demand. The most essential items needed include: pop top canned meats, fruits, soups, stews and vegetables; peanut butter and jelly; cereal and breakfast bars; bottled water and juices (no glass containers) and personal hygiene items.
Donate food for Disaster ReliefInterested in becoming a Food Bank partner agency?
