THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2025

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

6 pm—8 pm

HARVEY HALL AT THE MURPHY CENTER

100 FICKLEN DRIVE (OFF CHARLES BLVD)

GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

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Among the largest anti-hunger organizations in the United States, the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina works every day to provide food to people in need while advancing long-term solutions to end hunger in our communities.

For more than 40 years, the Food Bank and our Branch locations have served as the central hub of a network that has grown to 700+ partner programs across a 34-county region — including free food markets, pantries, meal sites, and a host of initiatives serving children, adults and seniors. Together, we’re working to overcome hunger and create an environment where everyone in North Carolina can thrive.  

OUR MISSION & VISION

At the Food Bank, we envision a future where no one goes hungry.

We know that hunger is more than a single empty stomach or individual experience. Hunger is a community-wide symptom of not having enough — not having enough nutritious food, enough income, enough voice in the decisions that impact us. It’s a symptom of barriers to employment, education, housing and healthcare.

We all experience the effects of hunger in our communities. And together we can build a future where everyone has access to the food and essential resources we need to thrive. Where every voice matters. Where we all share responsibility for each other and our common good. No matter where we live, where we’re from or the color of our skin.

Through our network of 700+ free food markets, pantries, meal sites and delivery programs, we work systemically to achieve this vision.

Together, we nourish people facing hunger with healthy, culturally familiar foods. We build solutions to reduce poverty throughout the region. And we empower our communities to address hunger at its roots through outreach, advocacy and organizing for long-term change.

Because no one should go hungry…where we live, where we’re from, or the color of our skin.