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.

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

  • Canned Pasta
  • Canned Tuna
  • Oatmeal

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

Our Partners

Community In Action

  • Corning Inc. Foundation
  • Pleasure Island Foundation For A Sustainable Community
  • United Way of The Cape Fear Region

Volunteers are always needed.
Nourish NC is a 501 (c) 3 organization.