To provide food insecure citizens of Carteret County a temporary supply of nutritious and balanced food at no cost during a financial crisis or while awaiting permanent assistance from the State or Federal Government.
K - Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
Our mission is to make meaningful positive impacts first in our Wilmington NC community and then far beyond.
Community Enrichment Initiatives Inc. (CEII) believes in the power of community. CEII is a non-profit corporation that enriches the lives of those in need in our community through initiatives that promote personal empowerment, self-sufficiency and productivity. We fight hunger and poverty through short and long term sustainable initiatives that promote health and wellness, personal empowerment, education and self-sufficiency in the Wilmington community.
WNC From the Ground Up strengthens Western North Carolina’s local food system by keeping farmers farming and ensuring local food for all. We connect producers, families, and communities through programs that support farm viability, food access, and farmland preservation. We advance these goals through educational programs, farmer support initiatives, and community partnerships — including local food distribution channels that connect farms and families — to strengthen regional food security.
The Lenoir Souip Kitchen, a non-profit, non-denominational organization, relies on the generosity of churches, community groups, individuals, United Way, and others to fund its operations. We provide daily meals to anyone who comes through our doors, regardless of their age or background. Our mission is to serve over 25,000 meals annually to individuals and families of all ages, offering an open door and a warm meal to anyone who enters. This commitment is possible thanks to the unwavering support of our community, which has been with us since 1982.
Mission
To invest in communities that have been historically disinvested, fostering growth, empowerment, and sustainable change.Vision
To collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies in developing holistic and all-encompassing solutions for community development. Our primary focus is on historically Black and/or low-moderate income communities, with an unwavering commitment to fostering self-sufficiency and empowerment economic FREEDOM.Tate Farm By the Pond Community Garden is an agriculture nonprofit in Willard, NC that was founded in 2024.
Nutrimatters is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) nutrition educational foundation that is dedicated to a healthier future for everyone, free of metabolic syndrome, obesity, and metabolic disease. Our Programs, Courses, and Articles teach new science about how the body works and new insights into food to teach Actionable Knowledge to avoid and reverse metabolic conditions without hardships, expensive programs, supplements, drugs, or surgery.
Our mission is to promote healthy eating in the community, to offer a personal space for gardening, and to provide fresh food to community members in need.