86 Hunger Now

01/21/2026

Will you be our Valentine? 💝📦

Up next: Valentine’s Day Blessing Boxes — and we need your help spreading the love. We’re currently collecting pantry staples, treats, and festive touches to fill boxes for neighbors in need this Valentine’s Day.

Donation Requests:
🍫 Small boxes of chocolate
🧀 Grated parmesan cheese
🍝 Lasagna noodles
🥗 Italian salad dressing
🧀 Mac & cheese
🍬 Kids’ Valentine’s candy
❤️ Red tissue paper
🌿 Italian seasoning
🫒 Olive oil
🫙 Jars of olives
✨ Any items that make sense and help spread love!

Helpful tips:
🛒 Dollar Tree has many of these items
🛒 Lidl has a great Italian section

Drop-off location:
📍 5202 Largo Ct, Unit 102
Wilmington, NC 28409

01/19/2026

We’re Back — and 2026 Is Full of Hope

We’re back and feeling refreshed, recharged, and incredibly grateful.

As we step into 2026, I want to pause and thank our amazing volunteers, donors, partners, and supporters. Because of you, 86 Hunger Now has been able to do more than provide meals. We’ve been able to offer dignity, comfort, and a sense of care to our neighbors when they need it most.

Looking ahead, there are exciting things coming for 2026. While our reach continues to grow, our mission remains beautifully simple and deeply important: ensuring everyone has access to high-quality, thoughtfully prepared meals and ingredients because everyone deserves good food.

This year will bring new opportunities to serve, new ways to give back, and deeper connections within our community. We can’t wait to share more details with you soon!

From my heart to yours, thank you for being part of this mission and this community.

With gratitude,
86 Hunger Now

Up Next: Valentine’s Day Blessing Boxes ❤️📦
We’re currently collecting ingredients and items for our Valentine’s Day Blessing Boxes. See photo (or comments) to learn exactly what we’re looking for!

Tips:
🛒 Dollar Tree has many of these items
🛒 Lidl has a great Italian section

📍 Drop-off Location:
5202 Largo Ct, Unit 102
Wilmington, NC 28409

🕒 Donations may be dropped off anytime in the bin on the porch.
📵 No need to call or text — we are a volunteer-run organization with no staff.

01/15/2026

Donation Request:

Valentine’s Day Blessing Boxes 📦 Ingredients

Boxes of Chocolate - Small
Parmesan Cheese - Grated
Lasagna Noodles
Italian Salad Dressing
Mac & Cheese
Kids Valentines Candy
Red Tissue Paper
Italian Seasoning
Olive Oil
Jars of Olives
Any items that make sense!

Dollar Tree has most
Lidl has an Italian section

Drop off anytime in the bin on porch.

No need to call or text we do not have a staff.

5202 Largo Ct 102
Wilmington, NC 28409

12/29/2025

Not having food means choosing between survival and dignity.
At 86 Hunger Now, we believe everyone deserves food, compassion, and a seat at the table. 💚

As we enter the new year and move through the winter season, the need in our community is greater than ever. We cannot do this work without your support.

Start the year with the spirit of giving. Become a monthly donor today and help us provide nourishing, chef-crafted meals to neighbors in need… month after month.

12/26/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at 86 Hunger Now 🤍

This season, I want to take a moment to thank our incredible volunteers, donors, partners, and supporters. Because of you, we’ve been able to provide not just meals, but dignity, comfort, and hope to our neighbors in need.

Food has the power to bring people together, and your generosity has made that possible all year long. As we look ahead to the new year, our mission remains the same: ensuring everyone has access to high-quality, thoughtfully prepared meals… because everyone deserves good food.

From my heart to yours, thank you for being part of this community. Wishing you a holiday season filled with warmth, kindness, and good food shared with the people you love.

With gratitude,
Chef David Scott
Founder, 86 Hunger Now

12/21/2025

🎄 Christmas Dinner Meals Deliveries Are Almost Here 🎄

Tomorrow 12/22, our Christmas Dinner Meals will be delivered between 3–5 PM ❤️
Please be home to accept delivery, or leave a cooler outside your front door to ensure everything stays fresh.

12/21/2025

🎄 Christmas Blessing Box Deliveries Are Almost Here 🎄

Tomorrow 12/22, our Christmas Blessing Boxes will be delivered between 3–5 PM ❤️
Please be home to accept delivery, or leave a cooler outside your front door to ensure everything stays fresh.

12/20/2025

One of the most important reasons we started 86 Hunger Now was because we believe that not only does everyone deserve food — everyone deserves good, high-quality food.

A heartfelt thank you to Villari Foods for supporting our mission this year and standing by us as we navigate some growing pains. We are so grateful.

Our community needs us now more than ever, and we truly couldn’t do this work without your support.

Thank you. 💛

12/17/2025

Thank you to Joan, one of our volunteer chefs, for sharing her testimony with us. This holiday season, remember that hunger lives closer to home than we think—among our neighbors, friends, and families. We’re deeply thankful for your support this year, but the need doesn’t stop here.

Hunger can’t wait. Become a monthly donor today. 💚

12/16/2025

The holidays should feel warm and joyful — but for many of our neighbors, this season brings extra strain. Between rising costs, fewer work hours, and holiday expenses, thousands in our community are fighting just to make ends meet. 💚

At 86 Hunger Now, we’re here to ensure no one has to choose between paying bills and putting food on the table. Your support helps us show up with dignity, compassion, and a full plate for those who need it most.

If you’re able, please consider becoming a monthly donor. Together, we can make sure no one goes hungry. 🌿

12/15/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Cookies for a Cause – Cookie Table Event 🎄🎅
Because of you, we raised enough to provide roughly 250 meals for our neighbors in need. A special thank you to 🤍

We truly couldn’t do this without your kindness, generosity, and belief in our mission. We are so deeply grateful for this community and the love you continue to show. 💚

As the holiday season and colder months arrive, the need only grows. If you’re able, please consider becoming a monthly donor to help us continue feeding families and fighting food insecurity all year long. Every contribution makes a meaningful difference. 86hungernow.org

Thank you for helping us turn cookies into comfort, and support into full plates. 🍪✨

12/14/2025