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Read more about our efforts in the community! We’re happy to shine a spotlight on all that our staff, volunteers and partners do to ensure no person in southeastern NC goes hungry. Click on an impact story to learn more.

Recovering with Grace

DECEMBER 18, 2018

By Emily McLamb

When North Carolina prepared for Hurricane Florence, much was said about how rural areas were still recovering from Hurricane Matthew.

The Lumberton community was hit hard by Matthew in 2016. Many families lost homes to flooding as the soil – still wet […]

Kindness Travels

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

By Emily McLamb

Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina has received assistance from all across the country in response to Hurricane Florence. Following the storm, staff from sister food banks and retailers called to see just how they could lend a hand. That sense of service […]

Nutrition Education Program Rolls In

Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina has always emphasized the important role that nutrition plays in fighting hunger. It’s not just that people go without — they go without the healthy foods that matter most.

As a proud member of Feeding America, the Food Bank […]

Fighting Hunger One Mobile Pantry at a Time

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

By Emily McLamb

With seven counties in its service area, Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina is on the ground, wheels traveling in all directions.

The same areas hit hard during Hurricane Matthew two years ago are severely damaged again – and now […]

Summer Hunger

The summer season presents new challenges for many families across the area, as children are home on school break and sweltering heat exacerbates health issues for our seniors. Donations keep our shelves stocked to provide nutritious meals this summer. READ MORE >

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