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Albemarle Today
By the People, for the People
Food Bank of the Albemarle's Sort-A-Rama Food Packing Event is April 16
Teams of local businesses, organizations, and clubs will participate in a friendly food packing competition.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:34pm
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The vibrant and energetic Sort-A-Rama food packing event brings the community together to support the critical work of the Food Bank of the Albemarle.Albemarle TodayThe Food Bank of the Albemarle will hold its annual 'Sort-A-Rama' Food Packing event on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 4 - 6 pm. Teams of local businesses, organizations, and clubs will participate in a friendly food packing competition, with first place trophies awarded in corporate and community divisions. The event aims to collect and distribute food and resources to the 46,440 food-insecure individuals in the Food Bank's 15-county service area.
Why it matters
The Sort-A-Rama event is a critical fundraiser and volunteer drive for the Food Bank of the Albemarle, which has seen increased demand for its services due to cuts in national food assistance programs. The event brings the community together to support the Food Bank's mission of fighting hunger and poverty in northeastern North Carolina.
The details
During the 45-minute competition, teams will bag up fresh produce to be distributed throughout the Food Bank's network of 100 hunger relief partner agencies and mobile food pantries. A suggested donation of $20 per team member helps to offset the cost of the food being packed and provide additional meals. This year's event is expected to have over 20 teams participating, including groups from Food Lion, ECU Health, and Hall Automotive.
- The Sort-A-Rama event will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
- Check-in begins at 4 pm, and the food packing competition runs from 4:30 - 5:15 pm.
The players
Food Bank of the Albemarle
A regional clearinghouse for the collection and distribution of food and grocery items to over 100 non-profit and faith-based organizations for 155 food programs, and to individuals needing assistance in northeastern North Carolina.
Food Lion
A premier sponsor of the Sort-A-Rama event, with teams participating from North Carolina and Virginia.
ECU Health
A platinum sponsor and participating team in the Sort-A-Rama food packing competition.
Hall Automotive
A platinum sponsor and participating team in the Sort-A-Rama food packing competition.
What’s next
Registration for the Sort-A-Rama event is free but required. More information is available at the Food Bank of the Albemarle's website: afoodbank.org/events/sortarama.
The takeaway
The Sort-A-Rama food packing event is a crucial community effort to support the Food Bank of the Albemarle's mission of fighting hunger and poverty in northeastern North Carolina, especially as national food assistance programs face cuts.
