86 Hunger Now

10/01/2025

“If you see something that has been prepared with love, you can really feel it. We are here to support each other. I think this is the best way to connect with your community around you.“

— Juan, Little Olive Co. 🫒

💚 86 Hunger Now is made possible because of community partners like our friends at Little Olive Co. Every bit of support makes a difference. If you don’t have time to volunteer, there are still so many meaningful ways to get involved:
• Become a monthly donor
• Host a food drive at your church, school, or workplace
• Donate food to directly support our neighbors in need

Because food is love. Learn more at 86hungernow.org or connect with us on our contact page.

09/29/2025

✨ 86 Hunger Now wouldn’t be possible without the incredible behind-the-scenes wizards who keep everything running. ✨

Do you have skills in fundraising, coordination, or management? These are totally remote positions, and we’d love to connect! Reach out today at David@86hungernow.org to see if we’re the right fit—your talent could help us make an even greater impact. 💚

Interested in helping with our upcoming pop-up kitchen fundraiser “Babushka’s”? Let us know! It’s fun, fast-paced, and no major experience needed. 🥟✨

09/28/2025

From Wilmington to Southport — our hearts are with you. Prayers for the victims, families, and first responders in the wake of this tragedy in one of our local little beach towns. 🙏🏼🤍

-86 Hunger Now

09/26/2025

✨ Food isn’t a privilege, it’s a basic human right.

🥟 Homemade goodness is coming to Concept Kitchen Co.! From October 9–12, 2025, join us for a special 86 Hunger Now pop-up filled with comforting dishes straight from our family kitchens:

🍴 On the menu:
🥟 Pierogis – soft potato & cheese dumplings, pan-fried golden
🥬 Stuffed Cabbage – rice & beef wrapped in tender leaves, simmered in tomato sauce
🍜 Haluski – buttery noodles with caramelized onions & cabbage
🍖 Hunky Platter – a hearty sampler of Eastern European favorites

📅 When: October 9–12 | 12 PM until sell out
📍 Where: Concept Kitchen Co. | 1815-A Castle St, Wilmington, NC

💚 Every plate served helps us feed our neighbors in need.

🔗 Full menu now live: 86hungernow.org

09/24/2025

🎉 We’re so excited to share the official menu for Babushka’s Pop-Up Restaurant!

From October 9–12, 2025, join us at Concept Kitchen Co. (right beside End of Days Distillery in Wilmington’s Cargo District) for a heartwarming pop-up hosted by 86 Hunger Now.

✨ Enjoy homemade classics from Babushka’s kitchen, crafted with love and tradition.
✨ Every plate supports our mission to fight hunger in our community.
✨ Come for the food, stay for the family-style atmosphere — because every bite makes a difference.

📍 Concept Kitchen Co. | Wilmington, NC
🔗 Learn more & get involved: 86hungernow.org/upcoming-events
📲 PRE-ORDER: text or call 910-834-4097

09/24/2025

Volunteers Needed on Saturday, Oct 4th at Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church

Kitchen 10a-12:30p
Clean Up Crew 12-2p
Delviery Drivers 12:30p
Bake Cookies and Drop them off by 11am
Donate Gas Cards to bless our volunteers.

Come cook, laugh and learn - all welcome. Come as a stranger, leave as a friend while providing meals those in need the most in our community.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

09/23/2025

“Let’s be good to people for no reason.”
Mark 12:31 – “The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”

Every day, families in our community struggle to put food on the table — and every month, 86 Hunger Now works to make sure no one goes hungry. But we can’t do it alone.

✨ By becoming a monthly donor, you provide steady support that allows us to plan ahead, serve more meals, and create lasting impact.

Whether it’s $10, $25, or $50 a month — your commitment makes all the difference. Together, we can end hunger, one plate at a time.

👉 Sign up today: linktr.ee/86hungernow

09/21/2025

🥟 National Pierogi Day is October 8th — just in time for our Pop-Up fundraiser! Your support fuels more than good food — it keeps our mission alive through the winter months. 💚

✨ We’re bringing the flavors of home to Concept Kitchen Co. ✨

📅 October 9–12, 2025
Four days of homemade comfort food, community connection, and a chance to make a difference with every bite.

🍴 Featured Dishes
Pierogis · Stuffed Cabbage · Haluski · Hunky Platter · + more family classics (full menu dropping soon!)

Come hungry, leave fulfilled — and know every plate helps feed our neighbors in need.

09/16/2025

At 86 Hunger Now, we exist for the in between — with no judgment.

In between jobs? Housing? Leaving a tough situation? Waiting on food stamps? Whatever the reason, you still deserve access to real, wholesome meals. We serve the working poor, the families slipping through the cracks, and our neighbors who just need a hand 💚

We can’t do this without our community. Every donation and event powers our growing operation through the winter months.

🥟 Our next fundraiser, Babushka’s Pop-Up Kitchen, runs October 9–12 at Concept Kitchen Co. (right beside End of Days Distillery). Learn more and get involved at the link in our bio.

🙏 Consider becoming a monthly donor to help us continue feeding families right here at home.

Linktr.ee/86hungernow

09/15/2025

🎄🍪 No it’s not too soon! What’s your favorite holiday treat or cookie? 🍪🎄
We want to hear from YOU! Drop it in the comments ⬇️

And don’t forget — our Cookies for a Cause events this December✨
📍 Hidden Ships Distillery, Surf City — Dec 13
📍 NC Sorosis Club House — Dec 14

Come enjoy our legendary cookie table, sip, mingle, and give back this holiday season! With an influx of applications, these events truly help support our program through the hard winter months. Come support or become a monthly donor today. 💚

Learn more about our upcoming events or join our monthly donor program today! Linktr.ee/86hungernow

09/14/2025

These events — fueled by your generosity — help sustain our programs through the winter months. 💚

✨ We’re popping up at Concept Kitchen Co.! ✨

From October 9–12, 2025, join us for four days of homemade comfort food, community, and impact — all in support of 86 Hunger Now’s mission to fight food insecurity.

🍴 On the menu
Pierogis · Stuffed Cabbage · Haluski · Hunky Platter · and more family favorites (full menu coming soon!)

⏰ When: October 9–12 | 12 PM until sell out
📍 Where: Concept Kitchen Co. | 1815-A Castle St, Wilmington, NC (next to End of Days Distillery)

Every plate served helps feed our neighbors in need.

🔗 Learn more & get involved:
86hungernow.org | conceptkitchenco.com | link in bio

09/11/2025

Today, we remember September 11, 2001.
We honor the lives lost, the first responders who showed incredible bravery, and the families forever changed.

86 Hunger Now stands in solidarity, carrying forward a spirit of service, compassion, and community. May we never forget.