Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina

The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, also known as FBCENC, is a nonprofit organization headquartered in the United States of America. It operates as a food bank that collects, stores, and distributes food to individuals and families experiencing hunger across the central and eastern regions of North Carolina. The organization partners with local agencies, churches, schools, and other community groups to reach those in need. Its core activity is to provide nutritious food assistance while also supporting programs that address the root causes of food insecurity. As a member of the broader charitable food network, it relies on donations of food, funds, and volunteer support to sustain its operations. The food bank’s service area encompasses numerous counties, allowing it to serve a diverse population throughout the region.

In May 2020, the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina was impacted by a data breach involving its donor management provider, Blackbaud. The breach resulted from a ransomware attack on Blackbaud’s systems, which exposed donor information such as names, titles, spouse’s names, dates of birth, and contact details. No credit card, financial account, Social Security number, or bank information was reportedly compromised in the incident. Following the breach, the food bank notified affected donors and engaged a data privacy attorney to investigate the scope and implications of the exposure. Blackbaud subsequently stated that no Social Security numbers or bank data had been taken and that it had taken steps to secure its environment. The incident highlighted the vulnerability of third‑party service providers and prompted the organization to review its data protection practices.