Carteret Food and Health Council

06/15/2026

Join us in asking our State Agencies for improvements to food waste and food insecurity in our NC schools! Sign the petition, and share with others, today! https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nc-needs-more-effective-guidelines-to-reduce-food-waste-in-schools?source=direct_link&

Every day in North Carolina schools, hundreds of thousands of unpeeled and unopened food items are discarded in our cafeterias, despite the fact that 1 in 5 children in our state face food insecurity (Feeding America, 2025). This waste is not only heartbreaking, but entirely unnecessary. You can hel...

06/10/2026

FOOD ASSIST IS HERE

A new way to find food and get involved in our community.

The Carteret Food and Health Council is proud to introduce Food Assist: a simple, centralized website designed to help residents easily access food resources across Carteret County.

Find what you need, all in one place:
-Weekly food pantries
-Hot meals (delivery, pick-up, and dine-in)
-Meals on Wheels services
-Volunteer opportunities

Why Food Assist?
Food Assist makes it easier to find accurate, up-to-date information quickly. Whether you are seeking support or looking to help others, this tool connects you to the resources already available in our community.

Access Food Assist today
www.carteretfoodandhealthcouncil.org

Share with neighbors. Strengthen our community.

06/08/2026

Our first of the season at Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market was a great success! Because of the generosity of market shoppers, we were able to collect 55 pounds of fresh produce. Fruits and vegetables from JW Merrell Farm, Harlowe Custom Microgreens, and Chadwick Family Homestead will be delivered to Hope Mission, helping to bring nutritious food to those in our community who are food insecure.

05/29/2026

“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one.”- Mother Theresa

04/25/2026

A huge thank you to Marée and Beaufort Baking Company for their continued support with our Pitch In For Pantries program! Thanks to the generosity of their patrons, we recently collected over $300 in donations that will go directly to our local food pantries.