How to self-schedule your next volunteer session
We are very excited to have a new online self-scheduling system that makes it more efficient to see available volunteer sessions, reserve a spot, and send an invite link to group members!
Share Your ‘Why’ – Kat & Bert
After volunteering across the country, Kat & Bert wanted to help neighbors in need in their home community. The Food Bank is just what they were looking for!
Peter: We cannot let up
Overall food insecurity has gone down, but 2 very important populations have not improved: our children and the senior citizens in our community.
Restoring Hope after a childhood with hunger
“My precious mother worked faithfully at a job that, despite her best efforts, could not provide all we needed. Many nights I cried myself to sleep because I was hungry.”
Fresh Produce: Wasting Less, Feeding More
Since 1998, the Food Bank’s Fresh Produce Program has provided fresh local produce to neighbors in need while helping farmers recoup costs from food that is edible but not sellable.
Peter: He didn’t have to go without
The adults watched as the brother took a meal for himself but was not eating it. When asked if anything was wrong with the food, the boy responded no, but that he needed to save it for his other younger sister, who was at home.
Donor Spotlight: Raleigh Moravian Church
Raleigh Moravian Church has a long history of giving to the Food Bank. “We understand that feeding people takes both food and money, and that this is a never-ending ministry,” said Jami Vandock, Director of Christian Education.
Teacher Helps Her Hungry Students
The first time Shannon received help with food, she was 8 years old. Now she is a middle school teacher and has students who arrive every day hungry. “It is your first worry every day as a teacher,” she says.
Denise breaks the cycle of hunger
Food Bank supporter Denise had her first experience with hunger at age 3. Today, she has a message for donors.
Building Community — Meeting the Need
Our local network of Partner Agency food pantries in Jones County are still closed due to damage form Florence. So for the first time in FBCENC’s nearly 40-year history, we are operating our own pantry.
Peter: The common thread
President/CEO Peter Werbicki: Every year, we take this opportunity to thank you. But as I am sure you well know, this year has been harder.
