Services

The Food Bank’s roots go back to 1982 when it began as a church-sponsored organization called Albemarle Manna.  In spite of its somewhat humble beginnings as a food pantry, the founders’ vision, dedication and hard work set standards that enabled the Food Bank of the Albemarle to grow and now serve the hungry in 15 northeast North Carolina counties.  Since 1984, the Food Bank has been a member of the national network of Food Banks called Feeding America (originally America’s Second Harvest).

Across the 6,000+ square mile area served by the Food Bank of the Albemarle (larger than the entire state of Connecticut), there are over 130 non-profit member agencies, including food pantries, soup kitchens, day care centers, juvenile and senior citizen residential programs, and shelters. These agencies either pick up food from our warehouse in Elizabeth City, NC or it is delivered to them for distribution to the hungry men, women, and children in their communities.
 
In the face of hunger across northeast NC, there’s a lot to be done every day at the Food Bank of the Albemarle.  Hundreds of volunteers, a committed Board of Directors, a dedicated Staff, and YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS make it a “job well done”.  Will you help us do more?

The Food Bank of the Albemarle combines many services under one umbrella to maximize the effectiveness of staff, equipment and facilities.  Every day we explore new resources and new ways to reach the estimated 1 in 5 people in northeast North Carolina who are hungry.  Take a moment to explore some of our services by clicking on items in the menu to the left.