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New Hanover Taps Instacart to Fight Food Deserts | Wilmington News
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- Jul 2, 2026
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Summary
New Hanover County is rolling out a bold new plan to fight food insecurity by partnering with Instacart—offering 2,000 free memberships plus $10 grocery credits to residents in food deserts. Funded by the New Hanover Community Endowment, the program targets adults and emancipated minors earning up to $47,880 annually, aiming to make healthy food more accessible. While exact eligibility and signup details are still under wraps due to a non-disclosure agreement, the county is already gearing up with application systems and outreach hires. This initiative joins similar programs in Columbia, SC, and Montgomery County, MD, highlighting a growing trend of using tech to close food access gaps—and it’s part of a broader effort to transform underserved neighborhoods, including funding a new grocery store. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e2f3660bcd46560e