The services our partner agencies provide throughout our region are invaluable to those that receive assistance with food on an ongoing basis. Economic challenges face these households monthly and require families to seek additional help to make ends meet. We are grateful to partner with such charitable giving organizations that understand and genuinely care about the needs of their communities.

Our warehouse does not distribute food directly to the public, but supplies food through our partners that manage pantries, soup kitchens and distribute government commodities through TEFAP distribution sites. Currently SHFB has over 228 partner agencies located in 7 southeastern counties. The Food Bank also partners with over 42 elementary schools located in 6 counties by providing "BackPack" 2-Day Meals to serve over 1575 children weekly who are at risk of experiencing hunger over the weekends when school meals are not available.

The "fight" is overwhelming. Feeding America provided statistics in their Map the Meal Gap, 2010, that gave us this overview of hunger and food insecurity in our region:

BLADEN                                22.7% (7,860)                      28.5% (2,330)     

CUMBERLAND                   18.7% (58,610)                    22.6% (18,700)

DUPLIN                                 18.7% (10,570)                    27.9% (3,960)

HARNETT                            18.2% (19,790)                    25.9% (7,620)

HOKE                                    19.2% (8,470)                      24.3% (3,200)

ROBESON                           23.2% (30,500)                    34.0% (12,070)

SAMPSON                            18.0% (11,340)                    26.2% (4,150)

To join our cause, raise awareness or request an application to start a pantry, please contact the Agency Relations Department, Monday-Friday at 910.485.8809, ext. 102.

Would you like to help transform someone's life or maybe your own? SHFB can help you! 

Second Harvest Food Bank's Mobile Food Pantry Program, is a program that is designed to distribute food directly to the hungry across our seven county service area: Bladen, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnett, Hoke, Robeson and Sampson. We work with each organization to tailor the amount of food on every distribution to the number of clients expected. Also, the food that will be delivered is determined by SHFB and by the donations the Food Bank has available in inventory.

The Mobile Food Pantry (MFP) sponsorship costs $800.00 and each distribution will come with 7,000  to 12,000 pounds of product. One MFP truck can serve up to 300 households (depending on the amount of products distributed per household).

On January 31, 2013, the Second Harvest Mobile Truck carrying 12,179 pounds of food delivered and distributed to approximately 330 households at St. Paul's High School. Teachers, students and area community organizations donated their Saturday morning to make a difference in the lives of many by volunteering at this distribution.  It was common to hear the teachers or students say "I am here to help people that don't have what they need", "I'm happy to help", I'm volunteering to put smiles on people's faces" But they weren't the only ones, community organizations made up of volunteers, also made available: medical information, health screenings, face painting and much more. St. Paul's community households were touched that day. Food boxes were loaded into their vehicles, many received health screenings and other pertinent information. One resident was heard saying "the food, the good people, the neighborhood - everybody coming together and living life together, people giving from the heart, that's what it means to me".

This was a great day, one of the many I am fortunate to have as the Mobile Food Pantry Coordinator for Second Harvest Food Bank.

It's easy, simple and so rewarding!  If you have any questions concerning the program, or would like to schedule a Mobile Food Pantry sponsorship. 

Call the office at (910) 485-8809 ext. 103 and ask for Julia Morales and let's begin the process!

SHFB would like to recognize the following stand out donor partners for their efforts in 2012. Thank you for being our partner in the fight to end hunger in Southeast North Carolina.

Partners who donated in excess of 100,000 pounds of food:

Campbell Soup Company

Food Lion

Sam's Club 

Smithfield Foods   

Wal - Mart                                                    

Partners who donated in excess of 50,000 pounds of food:

Kellogg

Lowes Foods

Special Thanks to our newest donor partners:

Moody Dunbar 

Lorenzo Pringle, Operations Manager

It is our focus to strive for the highest safety standards on all aspects of warehouse operations as well as food.  Safety does not occur by chance, but is a direct result of careful attention to day-to day operations by everyone involved.  While Food Bank employees at all levels continue to work diligently to execute policies of maintaining occupational safety, our partner agencies have a role as well.  Our safety program is designed to preserve our greatest assets, YOU!

As of March 1, 2013, our intent is to increase our product control and fully implement our Enhanced Operating Procedures.  Please be sure to pick up a copy of the procedure manual at the Food Bank if you have not already received one to ensure you know and do your part to protect our donors, clients, employees, and all friends of the Food Bank.   Prevention of injury and illness is a goal worthy of our best efforts.

It is of the utmost importance that all aspects of our safety program be strictly adhered to and that the intent of this program be followed to the letter.  Any recommendations to improve our program are encouraged.  As we grow into 2013, safety must be a daily concern of each person.  Circumstances will sometimes require a decision on which factors has priority, however, when such decisions must be made, in which case, 

SAFETY IS FIRST!

Hawkers for Hunger Volunteers

 Laura Henry, Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator

Utilizing our volunteer workforce more efficiently, capturing your ideas, skills and talents can make a difference. SHFB wants to recruit and retain volunteers that are already vested in our initiatives and bring on others that are willing to join the fight against hunger. One may ask how can I help? Bring a friend to the food bank when you come, share our mission and goals with your friends, advocate on behalf of the food bank whenever you are among groups, help someone secure food {by contacting the food bank} and volunteer.

Opportunities for volunteers are currently available and new opportunities are being explored. Some new ideas for volunteer opportunities are: carpentry/renovations, professional organizers, computer skills and data entry, cleaning,  clerical positions and assisting with the 2013 Hunger Study. We are always seeking volunteers to work in the warehouse and participate on special event planning committees.

If you are interested in a volunteer opportunity at SHFB, or have a special skill that you would like to share with us, please contact Laura Henry, Volunteer and Special Event Coordinator at (910) 485-8809, ext 118 or  e-mail me at laura.henry@ccap-inc.org. 

Join the fight against hunger, make a difference and volunteer 

David was also a sharp dresser and loved the church. He was a devoted Christian and loved to sing and praise the Lord. His favorite song was "Cooling Water".

David's favorite past time was fishing. He absolutely loved it."  Angel recalls telling him to "catch a big fish for me and don't go to WalMart to buy one or to the pet store.  Catch a little one from the fish tank".

All of us here at the Second Harvest Food Bank are saddened by the passing of our co-worker and friend. He will surely be missed!

This new floor scale will ease your shopping experience due to its industrial ramps that will allow you to just role your products on to it without having to lift again.  This new addition will expedite the shopping process at check out and decrease your shopping time.