Summer Box Event
The annual Nourish NC Summer Box Event donation period ends on May 20th! Click here to view this event's details.
Our Mission
Nourish NC's mission is to strengthen community resources that connect children to healthy food and reduce food insecurity. We empower children to succeed in the classroom and community alike.
Our Backpack Program currently serves over 200 students in New Hanover County. Although we are a partnership agency with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, our program is funded through private donors, grants and sponsorships. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our program or how you can help feed children in New Hanover County, please fill out our contact form on our website.Hunger Facts
Prevention Starts With Nutrition
Food insecure children experience a wide range of problems that affect their health, development, well-being and school performance.
Higher number of chronic health conditions
Higher hospitalization rates
Iron deficiency anemia
Behavioral problems
Lower physical functioning
Higher rates of depressive disorder and suicidal symptoms in adolescents
Lower math and reading achievements
Most Needed Foods
- Peanut Butter
- Canned Tuna/Canned Chicken
- Individual Fruits
- Canned Pasta with Meat
- High Protein Breakfast Bars
Community Partnerships
- Neighborhood Schools
- Local Businesses
- Civic/Community Groups
- Corporate Sponsors
- Church Groups
- Youth Groups
- High School Community Service
Schools We Serve
- Anderson Elementary
- Bellamy Elementary
- Carolina Beach Elementary
- Snipes Elementary
- Sunset Park Elementary (Grace United Methodist Church)
- Winter Park Elementary (Wesley United Methodist Church)
- Mary C. Williams Elementary (Fall, 2011)
- Murray Middle
- Myrtle Grove Middle
- Ashley High School
- Blair Elementary (Blair PTA)
- Noble Middle (Noble PTA)
Our Partners
Community In Action
- Corning Inc. Foundation
- Pleasure Island Foundation For A Sustainable Community
- United Way of The Cape Fear Region
