Ways you can help feed families, children across the Triangle during the summer

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Right now, 1 in 5 kids is without enough food to eat and is unsure about their next meal. With school out, many families face additional financial strain, compounded by the rising cost of living and potential childcare expenses.

Donate today to triple your impact to fight summer hunger.

Here’s how you can help.

Simple ways to help the Food Bank feed kids this summer

Donate Funds: On Thursday, July 11, all donations made by midnight to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina will have 3x the impact for kids and families who need access to nutritious food across our communities! This means that every $10 you give can provide food for 150 meals! Donate Now.

Donate Food: Shelf-stable foods are always needed. Check out the list of most needed items and find other resources to host a drive here.

Donate Time: Volunteers are critical to the Food Bank’s mission. In an average volunteer shift, one person can sort or pack enough food for 160 meals! To register and learn more about what to expect, click here.

If you need assistance from the Food Bank this summer

With the help of local governments and community partnerships, the Food Bank offers support in several ways, including its Summer Food Service Program, NC SUN Bucks, Pop-up Markets, and more. Visit their resource page for more information on these services.

Together, we can help kids access nutritious food this summer.