North Carolina

Get the facts about hunger in North Carolina

Though many of us may not realize the grave disparities that exist in our own communities, people face hunger in every county and congressional district in North Carolina. They could be our neighbors, kids in our children's classes – the possibilities go on.

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What Hunger Looks Like in North Carolina

In North Carolina, 1,493,870 people are facing hunger - and of them 448,460 are children.

1 in 7 people

face hunger.

1 in 5 children face hunger.

People facing hunger in North Carolina are estimated to report needing $1,099,431,000 more per year to meet their food needs.

The average cost of a meal in North Carolina is $3.91. Data from Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap study. Learn more ›

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in North Carolina

Charitable programs are unable to fully support those facing hunger. The combination of charity and government assistance programs are necessary to help bridge the meal gap.

SNAP, formerly food stamps, provides temporary help for people going through hard times – providing supplemental money to buy food until they can get back on their feet.

In North Carolina,

38.8% of households receiving SNAP benefits have children

Make a Difference in North Carolina

Volunteer in North Carolina

The Feeding America network is able to reach 40 million people, largely thanks to the commitment of volunteers. Our communities are stronger when we join together – help give your neighbors a hand up by volunteering at your local food bank.

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Become an Advocate

To make progress toward ending hunger in North Carolina, we need to make sure our lawmakers in Washington are fighting for those struggling back home. You can help make sure they see how great the need is in North Carolina – call on lawmakers to make ending hunger a priority.

Contact your member of Congress today ›