CAHEC, a community investment organization based in Raleigh, NC, and Columbia, SC, has completed a series of food distributions as part of its Nutrition Assistance Initiative, providing over 58,000 pounds of food to low-income families in North Carolina. The initiative, which ran in November and December 2025, included three major food distributions and one School Pantry program, aiming to address food insecurity among residents in the CAHEC portfolio and surrounding communities.
In Rocky Mount, NC, CAHEC partnered with the Interfaith Food Shuttle, a nonprofit member of the Feeding America National Network of Food Banks. Volunteers prepared and distributed food boxes totaling 21,029 pounds, equating to approximately 17,524 meals. Families received bags containing fresh produce, meat, bread, and non-perishable items through a drive-through distribution.
Another distribution in Greensboro, NC, was funded by CAHEC in partnership with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina. This event served 294 households, including 243 seniors, 404 children, and 394 adults, distributing over 37,000 pounds of food (31,029 meals). Each household also received a gift card to a local grocery store for additional essentials.
Additionally, CAHEC sponsored School Choice pantries at Southeast Raleigh High School and Sanderson High School. As of November 30, the program had distributed 4,203 pounds of food, providing around 3,502 meals to students and their families.
Stefanie Lee, Community Relations Manager at CAHEC, emphasized the organization's commitment: "Providing nutrition assistance to our residents is a commitment we've made to ensure everyone has access to healthy meals year-round. Through this initiative, we go beyond housing to deliver essential support that builds stronger and healthier communities!"
The Nutrition Assistance Initiative is part of CAHEC's Community Investments, which focus on educational and wellness opportunities for families living in properties within its portfolio. CAHEC invests in low-income housing tax credits, historic tax credits, new markets tax credits, and renewable energy credits, along with loan programs and property management services. More information about their contributions is available on their website.
