Food Bank of Central & Eastern North CarolinaYouth Pantries at Schools and Colleges
Youth Pantries support students and families with no-cost food resources at public and private schools, colleges and university campuses, and nearby community- and faith-based organizations.
Students and families at public and private schools, colleges and university campuses · Free
From foodbankcenc.org/our-work/childrens-programs ↗About this program
These secure, temperature-controlled spaces accommodate a wide range of options, from market-style shopping to pre-packed food boxes.
Since the first Youth Pantry opened in 2014, the program has grown to 21 campuses, supporting more than 4,000 students each year with fresh and frozen produce, meat, dairy products and pantry staples.
Questions
When did the first Youth Pantry open?
Since the first Youth Pantry opened in 2014, the program has grown to 21 campuses, supporting more than 4,000 students each year with fresh and frozen produce, meat, dairy products and pantry staples.
What kinds of food options do Youth Pantries offer?
These secure, temperature-controlled spaces accommodate a wide range of options, from market-style shopping to pre-packed food boxes.
Details
- Who
- Students and families at public and private schools, colleges and university campuses
- Where
- Public and private schools, colleges and university campuses, and nearby community- and faith-based organizations
- Cost
- Free
Run by
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