When life gets tough and costs keep rising, many people find themselves making heartbreaking choices.
Do you remember a time when you had to cut back on groceries because everything else was just too expensive? Or maybe you know someone who has faced this challenge. It's a tough reality for far too many people, and one filled with myths and misunderstandings. You can learn more about food insecurity and common misconceptions here.
Metrolina Statistics:
153k Children are at risk of hunger every day
493k individuals are living in poverty across our 24-county service area
73k Seniors in our service area are living in poverty
Food Bank Statistics:
The Food Bank works with 950+ community-based, nonprofit partners that directly distribute food to neighbors in 24 counties across the Metrolina region.
In Fiscal Year 2024-2025, the Food Bank distributed almost 90 million pounds of food and household items. Over 54 million pounds of our annual distribution were foods high in nutritional value including fresh produce, meat, and dairy.
Fiscal year 2024-2025 brought a record 336,000 volunteer hours which equates to 161 full-time positions.
Where Our Food Comes From:
75% of the food we distribute is donated
6% of the food we distribute is purchased
19% of the food we distribute comes from government commodities