Listen as Lora speaks with Jessica Whichard, Director of Communications of Food Bank Central and Eastern NC, about the Food Banks’ greatest needs before and after a hurricane.

The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina works with a network of 800 partner agencies across 34 counties. These partner agencies include food banks, shelters and soup kitchens.

The current needs for the coast are things that people can use when the power is out, including: Canned foods, shelf stable milk, peanut butter and water.