NC State Fair Hunger Relief Day Raises 170,000 Meals: More Than 5.8 Million Since 1993
In Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, Smithfield Foods announced on October 26 that this year's Hunger Relief Day at the North Carolina State Fair raised 170,000 meals for local families. Now in its 33rd year, the event is the largest single-day food drive in the state.
On Hunger Relief Day, fairgoers who donated six non-perishable food items received free admission. The state Department of Agriculture said 203,783 pounds of food were collected, enough for more than 170,000 meals, up 20,000 from 2025. Since 1993, fairgoers have donated enough food to provide more than 5.8 million meals.
Amy Beros, president and CEO of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, thanked Smithfield Foods and fairgoers for their support. The fair closed on October 25 after drawing 910,584 visitors over 11 days.
Related: Raleigh State Fair Hunger Relief Day preview
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