thank you for being here.
OUR MISSION
We are committed to providing chef-quality meals and educational support to individuals and families in need within our community. We believe that no one should go hungry, and we work every day to create a positive, lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.
Too many hardworking people are forced to choose between keeping the lights on or putting food on the table. We believe that no family should have to make that choice.
That’s why we are cutting through the “red tape” that often stands in the way of help. We focus on serving those who don’t qualify for county assistance, food stamps, or other aid programs—people who cannot afford to miss work to wait in long pantry lines, but who still struggle to make ends meet.
Coming Sept 2025
Cooking on Dime Classes
Grocery Shopping Budget Classes
UPCOMING 86 HUNGER NOW EVENTS
Cookies For A Cause
Hidden Ships Distillery, Surf City - December 13th, 2025
NC Sorosis Club House - December 14th, 2025
Cookies for a Cause: Our Cookie Table Tradition
Come be a part of a heartwarming holiday tradition—Cookies for a Cause, benefiting 86 Hunger Now. We're bringing a beloved family tradition to Surf City & Wilmington NC, and you're invited!
86 HUNGER NOW EVENTS
86 HUNGER NOW EVENT CALENDAR
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11.02: Polish Plates for a Purpose for Southport
Join Chef David Scott and 86 Hunger Now for a heartfelt fundraiser supporting the victims and families of the Southport tragedy. Enjoy a comforting Polish Plate — Pierogi, Kielbasa, Golumpki, Haluski & Rye Bread — all prepared with love. 💚 $25 Donation per plate
Proceeds benefit families through SouthportCares.org.
12.13 & 12.14: Cookies for a cause
Come be a part of a heartwarming holiday tradition—Cookies for a Cause, benefiting 86 Hunger Now. We're bringing a beloved family tradition to Surf City & Wilmington NC, and you're invited! Scroll down for more event deatils.
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Together, we can end hunger, one plate at a time.
Every plate we serve, every volunteer who shows up, every donor who gives — it all matters. Together, we’re proving that hunger is a problem we can solve when we come together.
Whether it’s $10, $25, or $50 a month — your commitment makes all the difference.
Easter Holy Week 2025 / 387 Meals Served
Christmas 2024 Christmas Lunch Grace UMC
food donation drop off
5202 Largo Ct 102
Wilmington, NC 28409
Clear Bins/ Boxes for dry goods
Mini Fridge/Cooler for perishables
Unopened Items Only, Please and Thank You!