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Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc Inc

RALEIGH, NC EIN: 56-1283426 Website

Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Established in 1980, it is among the largest anti-hunger organizations in the United States. The organization operates as the central hub of a network of 700+ partner programs across a 34-county service region in central and eastern North Carolina, including free food markets, pantries, meal sites, and specialized initiatives serving children, adults, and seniors.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$106.4M

+3.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$95K

-45.6% YoY

Grant Count

17

-19.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-32.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: Nourish people. Build solutions. Empower communities.

The Food Bank works to provide food to people in need while advancing long-term solutions to end hunger in its communities. Primary program areas include:

  • Community health and engagement
  • Nutrition education
  • Disaster relief
  • Federal nutrition programs (including the Commodities Supplemental Food Program for seniors)
  • Food distribution and retail donation programs
  • Children's programs
  • Benefits outreach
  • Workforce development
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Advocacy and policy initiatives

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The organization serves a 34-county region in central and eastern North Carolina, distributing meals through its network of 700+ partner agencies.

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Cities

AberdeenApexAydenBensonBurgawCarrboroCarthageCaryChapel HillDurhamEast LaurinburgFarmvilleFountainFour OaksFuquayvarinaGarnerGoldsboroGreenvilleGriftonHamlet

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Fiscal Year (2025):

  • Total Revenue: $247.2M
  • Total Expenses: $249.4M
  • Total Assets: $106.4M
  • Total Liabilities: $8.48M
  • Total Giving: $212.1M

Staffing:

  • 225 employees (as of 2025)

Compensation:

  • Officer & Director Compensation: $1.1M
  • Reportable Compensation (Organization): $1.7M
  • Other Compensation: $179K
  • Compensation as percentage of expenses: 0.4%

Organizational Health Score: 90/100 (Excellent)

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$85M$171M$256M$342M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$106,385,358$103,162,876$104,815,207
Revenue$247,244,979$233,952,448$232,338,914
Expenses$249,412,020$238,575,144$221,747,267
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$2,379,457$2,388,519$499,589
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$4M$5M42 grants202038 grants20212 grants202250 grants202321 grants202417 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

THREE IN ONE FAMILY CENTER$20KGET HAPPY$15KNOURISH THROUGH NUTRITION$15KTHE NO WOMAN NO GIRL INI…$15KSHINING LIGHT IN DARKNESS$10KTHE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIA…$10KFEEDING WILMINGTON INC$8KIGLESIA DE DIOS PENTECOS…$500NCA PHILIP RANDOLPH INST$308BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS FOOD…$307

Grant Size Distribution

128 grants across all recorded years

113<$50K3$50–100K6$100–250K2$250–500K3$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Three in One Family Center ($20,000), Get Happy ($15,000), Nourish Through Nutrition ($15,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
BLOOD OF THE LAMB CHURCH GOLDSBORO, NCFIGHT HUNGER$205
BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS FOOD MINISTRY JACKSONVILLE, NCFIGHT HUNGER$307
FEEDING WILMINGTON INC RALEIGH, NCFIGHT HUNGER$8,076
GET HAPPY DURHAM, NCFIGHT HUNGER$15,000
GLAD TIDINGS GOSPEL CHURCH WILSON, NCFIGHT HUNGER$100
HOUSE OF RESURRECTION WHITAKERS, NCFIGHT HUNGER$100
IGLESIA DE DIOS PENTECOSTAL JACKSONVILLE, NCFIGHT HUNGER$500
JOYFUL HOPE STATION ROCKY MOUNT, NCFIGHT HUNGER$200
NCA PHILIP RANDOLPH INST RALEIGH, NCFIGHT HUNGER$308
NOURISH THROUGH NUTRITION ZEBULON, NCFIGHT HUNGER$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

President & CEO: Amy Beros

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

ASHLEY MCCUMBERFORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER$301KMICKEY HOLTINTERIM CO-CEO (7/15/24-1/26…$268KCHARLES HALEINTERIM CO-CEO (TO 1/26/25) …$220KJERRY NAYLORFORMER CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER$201KMELISSA HARTZELLCDO (7/1/24 - 3/19/25)$180KSUSAN ALLISONCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER$165KMARIAH MURRELLCHIEF COMMUNITY IMPACT OFFICER$156KROBERT ADAMSVP OF COMMUNITY HEALTH & ENG…$144KJASON KANAWATI STEPH…VP OF COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC…$140KCARTER CRAINVP OF FOOD PROCUREMENT$132KDAVID PECKDIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECH…$131KPETER SLOANDIRECTOR OF FOOD SAFETY & WA…$114K

From 2025 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
ANNE LLOYDCHAIR1
DAVID L GARRISCHAIR ELECT1
OCTAVIO SOARESPAST CHAIR1
CHARLES INMANSECRETARY1
GREG BROMBERGERTREASURER1
MONICA BARNESDIRECTOR1
REV CHARLES BROOKSDIRECTOR1
SUSAN CORTS HILLDIRECTOR1
DREW DUNCANDIRECTOR1
TRAVIS HOCKADAYDIRECTOR1
RANDOLPH KEATONDIRECTOR1
JAMES KISSINGERDIRECTOR1
DAVID KOCHMANDIRECTOR1
CHRISTINE MAZZONEDIRECTOR1
GEORGE NORMANDIRECTOR1
LA VERNE REID PHD MPHDIRECTOR1
MATT ROGERS PHDDIRECTOR1
SHELAYNE DALY SUTTONDIRECTOR1
TIM TRIPPDIRECTOR1
NORBERT WILSON PHDDIRECTOR1
LOUISE WINSTANLYDIRECTOR1
CHRIS WOZENCROFTDIRECTOR1
MICKEY HOLTINTERIM CO-CEO (7/15/24-1/26/25)40$268,238
CHARLES HALEINTERIM CO-CEO (TO 1/26/25) & COO40$220,409
AMY BEROSPRESIDENT & CEO (1/27/25-6/30/25)40
SUSAN ALLISONCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER40$164,762
MELISSA HARTZELLCDO (7/1/24 - 3/19/25)40$180,261
MARIAH MURRELLCHIEF COMMUNITY IMPACT OFFICER40$155,760
ROBERT ADAMSVP OF COMMUNITY HEALTH & ENGAGEMENT (7/1/24-6/10/240$144,044
JASON KANAWATI STEPHANYVP OF COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC POLICY40$140,231
CARTER CRAINVP OF FOOD PROCUREMENT40$132,046
DAVID PECKDIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY40$130,618
PETER SLOANDIRECTOR OF FOOD SAFETY & WAREHOUSE COMPLIANCE (7/40$114,264
ASHLEY MCCUMBERFORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER40$300,640
JERRY NAYLORFORMER CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER40$200,798

Recent Activity

Recent developments and announcements

In the most recent fiscal year, the Food Bank distributed upwards of 95 million meals to approximately 700 partner agencies across central and eastern North Carolina. The organization's retail donation program rescued and distributed approximately 24 million pounds of food from local retail stores. Through the Commodities Supplemental Food Program, the organization provided over 8,750 boxes of food monthly across all 34 counties.

North Carolina to receive $500,000 in grant donation from SECU

The Food Bank received a $500,000 investment from the State Employees' Credit Union Foundation to combat the growing hunger crisis in North Carolina, distributed among food banks across the state.

North Carolina Food Banks Receive $500,000 SECU Foundation Investment to

Contact Information

Main Office: 1924 Capital Blvd Raleigh, NC 27604-2147 Phone: 919-875-0707 Email: communication@foodbankcenc.org

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Website: foodbankcenc.org

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc Inc fund?

**Mission:** Nourish people. Build solutions. Empower communities. The Food Bank works to provide food to people in need while advancing long-term solutions to end hunger in its communities. Primary program areas include: • Community health and engagement • Nutrition education • Disaster relief • Federal nutrition programs (including the Commodities Supplemental Food Program for seniors) • Food distribution and retail donation programs • Children's programs • Benefits outreach • Workforce devel…

Where does Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc Inc make grants?

The organization serves a 34-county region in central and eastern North Carolina, distributing meals through its network of 700+ partner agencies.

What size grants does Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc Inc award?

In 2025, Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc Inc awarded 17 grants totaling $95K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc Inc's EIN?

Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1283426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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