NC Food Banks Receive $500,000 Boost Amid Rising Need

Sandhills Daily | North Carolina

A statewide donation will help expand access to fresh, nutritious food for families across North Carolina.

Food banks across North Carolina are receiving a major boost after the State Employees Credit Union Foundation awarded $500,000 to Feeding The Carolinas, a statewide hunger relief network.

The grant arrives at a critical time as food insecurity remains a major challenge statewide. According to Feeding America, 1.6 million people face food insecurity across North Carolina, with many families relying on food assistance resources.

Food bank leaders say the donation will help provide more fresh produce and meats to seniors, children, and working families — and strengthen the network’s ability to respond during tough seasons and emergencies.

Why it matters: This support helps ensure more North Carolinians can access nutritious food when they need it most.

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