Let’s Dunk Hunger Together!

Will YOUR team come out ahead?

We’re running a full court press on hunger.

While the challenge may be over, the need is not. Every dollar funds three meals for a neighbor struggling to put food on the table right now. Through our partnerships and buying power, the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina stretches your donation to meet urgent needs and build a more resilient community.

As hunger reaches historic highs in our region, March MEALness is a way to come together to make a local difference. When 1 in 7 of our neighbors, including tens of thousands of children, is food insecure, it’s time to act. Choose your team and make your gift below to help dunk hunger!

2026 March MEALness Final standings:

Team Tyler Hansbrough: $9,899.37 raised
Team Thurl Bailey: $7,120.76 raised
Team Shelden Williams: $3,325.57 raised

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Will provide 105 nutritious meals

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Will provide 360 nutritious meals

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Will provide 600 nutritious meals

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