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Food programs in North Carolina
34 programs, listed by name. Hours and services change, so call or check the program’s website before you go.
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Ave Maria Ministries Food Bank
Food Pantry
- Address
- 679 Summit Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
- Phone
- 413-218-6703
- Hours
- Wed 10:00am-2:00pm
- Who can get food
- No eligibility requirements.
- Accessibility
- Ramp available, volunteers are able to carry bags, and pantry is located on the Michell county transportation route.
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Community food pantry that provides eggs, bread, produce, shelf stable pantry items, and toiletries to neighbors in need.
Not listed.
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Beacon of Hope
Food Pantry and Thrift Store
- Address
- 5111 US Hwy 25/70, Marshall, NC 28753
- Phone
- 828-649-3470
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 12:00pm-4:00pm
- Who can get food
- Household gross income must be at or below: Household size 1, $30,120 per year, Household size 2, $40896 per year, Household size 3, $51649/year, Household size 4, $62400/year.
- Accessibility
- All of our entrances are barrier free; our county has a transportation option for those unable to drive; we have volunteers available to help lift, reach, shop and carry items.
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Qualifying households are eligible to receive weekly food assistance through our food pantry and two thrift store vouchers per calendar year.
FB: @BeaconofHopeServices
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Beaverdam Community Center
Food Pantry
- Address
- 1620 N. Canton Rd., Canton, NC 28716
- Phone
- 717-265-4685
- Hours
- Once a month/ every 4 Wednesdays 8:45am-10:30am
- Who can get food
- No eligibility requirements.
- Accessibility
- Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility. Two accessible bathrooms with handrails and accessible parking will be available to visitors.
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A monthly food distribution site for any neighbor in need of food assistance.
FB: @BeaverdamCommunityCenter
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Bethel Rural Community Pantry
Food Pantry
- Address
- 664 Sonoma Road, Waynesville, NC 28786
- Phone
- Not listed
- Hours
- 2nd & 4th Wed 9:00am-10:00am
- Who can get food
- No eligibility requirements.
- Accessibility
- Facility is accessible by ramp, bathrooms are accessible, volunteers are there to help reach, lift, and carry goods, and goods can be picked up in the parking lot.
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Car distribution is every 2nd Wednesday and the "You Choose" pantry is every 4th Wednesday. Emergency boxes and delivery options are available. Products include non perishables, fresh seasonal produce and fruit, frozen meat, eggs, bread, beverages.
FB: @BethelRuralCommunityOrganizations
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Champion House of Care
Wrap Around Services
- Address
- 2230 W Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262
- Phone
- 704-746-8081
- Hours
- Mon-Fri: 7:30am - 3:00pm
- Who can get food
- Specific eligibility requirements are not listed on the website, but it is recommended that you call before stopping by. Possible eligibility requirements include Government ID, Social Security card, and proof of recent residency (lease, mail addressed to you, library card, or proof of income).
- Accessibility
- Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.
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Champion House of Care's mission is to provide meaningful quality care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities. They offer a day support program for individuals aged 13 and older, focusing on life and vocational skills, peer connections, and community involvement. They operate a food pantry that distributes approximately 100 boxes of non-perishable food items weekly, collaborating with 22 local partner agencies.
FB: @Championhouseofcare, IG: @championhouseofcare
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Cornbread and Roses
Food Pantry
- Address
- 1294 Savannah Drive, Sylva, NC 28779
- Phone
- 828-283-0235
- Hours
- Sun & Thurs 12:00pm-2:00pm, Wed 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Who can get food
- No ID or paperwork required, visitors will only be asked how many they are picking up for.
- Accessibility
- Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.
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Cornbread & Roses offers individual and group therapy with a focus on LGBTQ+ and marginalized communities. Their services include mental health support, community events, a food pantry, and education courses, all aimed at fostering inclusive community care in Western North Carolina.
FB: @CornbreadandRosesCommunityCounseling
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Council on Aging of Buncombe County
Senior Dining and Food Delivery
- Address
- 46 Sheffield Circle Asheville, NC 28803
- Phone
- 828-277-8288
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
- Who can get food
- Must live in Bucombe County and be age of 60+
- Accessibility
- Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.
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Council on Aging of Buncombe County offers senior dining program with hot, healthy meal provided at four sites throughout the county. Program is offered M-F at lunch. Also,a homebound food delivery service is offered for seniors for whom transportation is a barrier. Volunteers bring bags of shelf-stable food to homebound seniors monthly.
FB: @CouncilonAgingofBuncombeCounty
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Feeding Charlotte
Food Bank, Wrap Around Services
- Address
- PO BOX 221812 Charlotte, NC 28222
- Phone
- (704) 654-9667
- Hours
- Unlisted. Contact Feeding Charlotte at info@feedingcharlotte.org.
- Who can get food
- To become a food recipient organization with Feeding Charlotte, your organization must be a 501(c)(3) that serves meals to individuals facing hunger in the Charlotte area. You'll need to create a profile on Food Rescue, detailing your food storage and distribution capabilities, operating hours, and other relevant information. Designate a contact person to handle food matches and coordinate with volunteers, and assign a staff member to receive food deliveries. After receiving the donation, provide feedback and photos of your experience. Direct website for information: https://feedingcharlotte.org/become-a-recipient/
- Accessibility
- Unknown at this time.
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Feeding Charlotte works to reduce food waste and fight hunger by rescuing surplus, freshly prepared meals from partner organizations and delivering them to local nonprofits. By connecting those with excess food to those in need, Feeding Charlotte ensures nutritious meals reach the community instead of ending up in landfills. They currently collaborate with 17 community partner organizations to make this mission possible.
FB: @feedingcharlotte, IG: @feedingcharlotte
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Fifth Street Ministries
Food Pantry, Soup Kitchen, Shelter
- Address
- 1421 Fifth St., Statesville, NC 28687
- Phone
- 704-872-4045
- Hours
- Always open for homless shelter and Veteran housing
- Who can get food
- Unknown at this time.
- Accessibility
- Unknown at this time.
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Fifth Street addresses the needs of the homeless, the hungry, and the impoverished.
FB: @FifthStreetMinistries
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Five N Two Food Pantry
Food Pantry
- Address
- 17247 NC-27 W, Sanford, NC, 27332
- Phone
- 919-343-3000
- Hours
- Mon 1:00pm- 4:00pm, Wed and Fri 12:00pm -3:00pm
- Who can get food
- Unknown at this time.
- Accessibility
- Curbside pantry pick up available.
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Five N Two Food Pantry serves Harnett County by distributing food to those in need. They rely on community donations, food drives, and volunteers to provide fresh produce, meats, and non-perishable items.
FB: @FiveNTwoFoodPantry
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Five Point Center
Food Bank, Food Pantry, Soup Kitchen
- Address
- 300 Five Point Road, Robbinsvile, NC 28771
- Phone
- 828-346-6131
- Hours
- Grace Place meal program - Wed 5:00pm-6:30pm, Emergency Food Assistance Program food distribution- 2nd & 4th Wed 5:00pm-6:30pm, Emergency Food Boxes distribution- Mon 9:00am-4:00pm, Client Shopping Food Pantry - 1st & 3rd Thurs 11:00am-2:00pm
- Who can get food
- No eligibility requirements.
- Accessibility
- Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.
Website · Directions
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Five Point Center is home to a meal program, an emergecy food pantry, a client shopping food pantry, as well as a community kitchen that can be rented out!
FB: @GracePlace,ACommunityTable
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Food Bank of the Albemarle
Food Bank
- Address
- 109 Tidewater Way, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
- Phone
- 252-335-4035
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
- Who can get food
- Does not provide food directly to community members.
- Accessibility
- Does not provide food directly to community members.
Website · Directions
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The Food Bank of the Albemarle fights hunger in northeastern North Carolina, distributing food through mobile pantries, local partnerships, and hunger relief programs.The Food Bank of the Albemarle collaborates with over 100 non-profit and faith-based organizations operating 155 programs to address hunger across 15 counties in northeastern North Carolina.
IG:@foodbanknc
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FUMC Waynesville Friendship House
Food Pantry
- Address
- 566 S Haywood St., Waynesville, NC 29786
- Phone
- 828-456-9475
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm, Wed 5:00pm-6:00pm, and Sat 8:30am-10:30am
- Who can get food
- You will be asked to disclose how many people live in your household.
- Accessibility
- Ramps and elevators are available, but pantry and parking lot may be difficult to navigate.
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This location offers: Client choice pantry,showers, free afterschool programs elementary- high school, opportunity to connect folks to services, and a Healthy Opportunities Program that provides food boxes.
FB: @FirstUnitedMethodistChurchofWaynesville
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Garland, NC LFP
Accessible Little Free Pantry
- Address
- 11 East Front Street, Garland NC 28441
- Phone
- To respect the privacy of our Little Free Pantry stewards, Kelly's Kitchen will not be providing contact information for the pantries in our Little Free Pantry Program. For any questions regarding this food resource, please email Eva Houston (eva@kellys-kitchen.org).
- Hours
- The hours of our accessible Little Free Pantries are determined by our LFP stewards.
- Who can get food
- Free to anyone in need.
- Accessibility
- Accessible to those who use a wheelchair or other mobility device.
Directions
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This Little Free Pantry (LFP) is a part of the Kelly's Kitchen LFP Pantry progam which was graciously funded by the American Association of People with Disabilities to ensure accessible food resources in neighborhoods accross the country.
No social media available.
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Georgetown Baptist Ministries
Food Pantry
- Address
- 464 Dix Creek Rd. #1, Leincester, NC 28748
- Phone
- 828-545-6949
- Hours
- Pantry is 2nd Saturday every month 8:0am-3:00pm, Fresh Veggie and Fruit pop distribution each Sunday 1:30pm-2:30pm...Emergency situations are as needed
- Who can get food
- No eligibility requirements.
- Accessibility
- Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility. Accessiblity features include doors that stay popped open, wide doorways and hallways that are very easy to get around in. bathrooms that are easily accessible, signage and ASL interrupter, also Spanish and Ukrainian interrupter. Pantry can offer parking lot delivery as well as volunteers to help all needs.
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"We offer a fully stocked choice food pantry. Depending on the food that is offered to us through our partnership with Manna Food Bank, we have a wide variety of food choices. From canned produce, frozen produce, frozen meat and eggs, to canned meat of all kinds. We offer ready made meals, gluten free and diabetic friendly selections as well. Beverages we offer include coffees and tea, as well as shelf stable milk and juices. We have one of the only food choice pantries in the area. Anyone can come in, take a buggy and pick your own food, to meet your individual needs."
FB: @GeorgetownBaptistMinistries
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Grace House Food Pantry
Food Pantry
- Address
- 35 Main Street, Whittier, NC 28789
- Phone
- 828-269-6262
- Hours
- Sat 9:00am-10:30am or by appointment
- Who can get food
- No eligibility requirements.
- Accessibility
- Ramp and doors are big enough for a wheelchair to fit through.
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"We provide enough food from all food groups to sustain a family for several days. We allow people to come every week. We also help out any time a family has an emergency and needs food. Sometimes we are able to give hygiene products and cleaning supplies when available. Since we are small we do not deliver unless it is an absolute emergency. Most weeks we serve around 120 families, 300 individuals."
FB: @WhittierUnitedMethodistChurch
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Harnett Food Pantry
Food Pantry
- Address
- 413 W Old Rd, Lillington, NC 27546
- Phone
- 910-985-7787
- Hours
- Mon 4:00pm – 6:30pm ,Tues 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Thurs 10:00am – 1:00pm
- Who can get food
- Families must live in Harnett County and their household income must be below 200% of poverty. Only physical addresses can be used, post office boxes are not accepted.
- Accessibility
- Curbside pantry pick up available.
Website · Contact page · Directions
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The Harnett Food Pantry in Lillington, NC, offers food assistance to individuals and families in need. They work to combat hunger in Harnett County through food donations, volunteer support, and community outreach.
Unknown at this time.
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Hola Carolina Community Food Bank
Food Bank and Food Pantry
- Address
- 801 Fourth Ave East, Hendersonville, NC 28792
- Phone
- 828-989-2745
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
- Who can get food
- No eligibility requirements.
- Accessibility
- This is a mobile food pantry that sometimes parks in accessible parking lots.
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Hola Carolina's mission is "to address food insecurity in Latino communities, Hola Carolina is working with local organizations to meet local needs and address the root causes of inequality. Hola Carolina seeks and builds relationships with organizations who are creating change, we are deepening impact instead of duplicating it."
FB: @HolaCarolina, IG: @hola_carolina_magazine
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Inter-Faith Council for Social Service
Food Pantry, Soup Kitchen
- Address
- 110 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510
- Phone
- 919- 929-6380
- Hours
- Open by appointment M-F. Please call 919-929-6380 and press "0" to schedule a pick-up time.
- Who can get food
- Unknown at this time.
- Accessibility
- Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.
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The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service (IFC) provides food, shelter, financial assistance, and housing support to individuals and families in need. They also operate a community kitchen, food pantry, and shelter services, promoting social justice and community engagement.
FB: @Inter-FaithCouncilforSocialService, IG: @ifcforsocialservice
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Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
Food Bank
- Address
- 1001 Blair Drive Suite 120, Raleigh, NC, 27603
- Phone
- 919-250-0043
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm
- Who can get food
- Unknown at this time.
- Accessibility
- Unknown at this time.
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Inter-Faith Food Shuttle addresses hunger by distributing food, teaching self-sufficiency, and growing fresh produce. They provide culinary job training, community gardening programs, and distribute over eight million pounds of food annually to children, families, and seniors.
FB: @Inter-FaithFoodShuttle
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Maggie Valley United Methodist Food Pantry
Food Pantry
- Address
- 4192 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC 28751
- Phone
- 828-926-8036
- Hours
- Pantry every Mon & Wed 10:00am-12:00pm, Haywood Pathways Food Truck Monday & Thursday 4:30pm - 6:30pm
- Who can get food
- Food Pantry may be utilized every two weeks, however no requirements needed.
- Accessibility
- Accessible entrance from parking lot and pantry is all on one level. There are wide doorways and aisles and volunteers are always available to help. Accessible restrooms are also available to visitors.
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"Our Pantry is a personal shopping experience with full grocery selection including breakfast items, meat, eggs, breads, personal supplies, etc. Our church is a host site for the Haywood Pathways Food Truck on Monday and Thursday evenings from 4:30 - 6:30pm. Anyone may purchase a meal, or a free meal is offered to those in need."
FB: @MaggieValleyUnitedMethodistChurch , IG: @maggievalleyumc
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Manna Food Bank
Food Bank
- Address
- 627 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville, NC 28805-2445
- Phone
- 828-299-3663
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
- Who can get food
- Does not provide food directly to community members.
- Accessibility
- Does not provide food directly to community members.
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MANNA FoodBank addresses hunger in Western North Carolina through food distribution, community partnerships, and advocacy. It serves over 100,000 people annually, providing meals through a network of 200+ partner agencies, mobile markets, and food pantries.
FB: @FoodBankofCentral&EasternNorthCarolina , IG: @foodbankcenc, X: @FoodBankCENC
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Matt's Ministry
Food Pantry
- Address
- 123 WJ Cabe Road, NC 28904
- Phone
- 828-361-9083
- Hours
- Unknown at this time.
- Who can get food
- No eligibility requirements.
- Accessibility
- Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.
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"Hundreds of Clay County residents suffer from food insecurity. Our mission is to provide supplemental nutrition, basic neccessities, and love to those who struggle to make ends meet."
FB: @MattsMinistry
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Project 70Forward
Food Pantry
- Address
- 3115 Grierton Ct, Charlotte, NC 28205
- Phone
- (704) 561-1134
- Hours
- Unlisted. Contact Project 70Forward for hours of operation and hours of their Food Pantry.
- Who can get food
- Open to the community with a focus on community members with disabilities who are in need of resources in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
- Accessibility
- Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.
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Project 70Forward has a mission of providing resources and supports to people with disabilities in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. They have a food pantry and food distribution service for community members at the intersection of food insecurity and disability access.
FB: @Project70Forward, IG: project70forward
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Rocky Mount, NC LFP
Accessible Little Free Pantry
- Address
- 1900 Beverly Rd., Rocky Mount, NC 27801
- Phone
- To respect the privacy of our Little Free Pantry stewards, Kelly's Kitchen will not be providing contact information for the pantries in our Little Free Pantry Program. For any questions regarding this food resource, please email Eva Houston (eva@kellys-kitchen.org).
- Hours
- The hours of our accessible Little Free Pantries are determined by our LFP stewards.
- Who can get food
- Free to anyone in need.
- Accessibility
- Accessible to those who use a wheelchair or other mobility device.
Directions
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This Little Free Pantry (LFP) is a part of the Kelly's Kitchen LFP Pantry progam which was graciously funded by the American Association of People with Disabilities to ensure accessible food resources in neighborhoods accross the country.
No social media available.
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Samaritan's Shelf Food Pantry
Food Pantry
- Address
- 143 Short Johnson Rd,, Clayton, NC, 27520
- Phone
- 919-553-4332
- Hours
- Open monthly, every 3rd Saturday. Sign in begins at 7:30. Check calendar on pantry page for occasional changes
- Who can get food
- All clients should complete requried paperwork for the Food Bank of North Carolina (everything is self reported).
- Accessibility
- Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility. This pantry operates as a drive-thru food pantry. Clients should sign in upon arrival and then wait in their cars, in line for food to be distributed.
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The Samaritan's Shelf Food Pantry at West Clayton Church of God offers free food to families in need. It operates monthly, every 3rd Saturday, with sign-in starting at 7:30 AM.
FB: @WestClaytonChurchofGod
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
Food Bank
- Address
- 500-B Spratt Street, Charlotte NC 28206
- Phone
- 704-376-1785
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:00pm
- Who can get food
- Does not provide food directly to community members.
- Accessibility
- Does not provide food directly to community members.
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina provides food to individuals in need across 24 counties in North and South Carolina. Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina collaborates with over 950 partner agencies, including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, low-income day care facilities, and senior programs, to distribute food and household items across 14 counties in North Carolina and 10 counties in South Carolina.
FB:@SecondHarvestFoodBankofMetrolina
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC
Food Bank
- Address
- 3330 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
- Phone
- 336-784-5770
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
- Who can get food
- Must live in or serve the following Counties in NC: Alamance, Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Caldwell, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Iredell, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, or Yadkin.
- Accessibility
- Unknown at this time.
Website · Contact page · Directions
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina partners with a network of nearly 500 food assistance programs across 18 counties to address hunger in the region. Second Harvest Food Bank is a partner food agency network with 500 programs in an 18-county service area community in NC addressing health and nutrition, meal and grocery programs, advocacy, and disaster response.
FB: @Food.Bank.NWNC, IG: @nwncfoodbank
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Shepherds Table
Meal Delivery
- Address
- 4192 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC 28751
- Phone
- 828-926-8037
- Hours
- Weekly delivery services. Contact info@maggieumc.org for more information.
- Who can get food
- No eligibility requirements.
- Accessibility
- Contact info@maggieumc.org for more information about this food delivery ministry.
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The Shepherds Table Ministry prepares, plates and delivers meals to elderly persons, homebound individuals, and those in need in the Maggie Valley community.
FB: @MaggieValleyUnitedMethodistChurch , IG: @maggievalleyumc
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Smithfield Rescue Mission
Food Pantry
- Address
- 523 Glenn St, Smithfield, NC 27577
- Phone
- 919-934-9257
- Hours
- Unknown at this time.
- Who can get food
- Unknown at this time.
- Accessibility
- Unknown at this time.
Website · Directions
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The Blessing Baskets program at Smithfield Rescue Mission provides food baskets to individuals and families in need. Food is distributed to those unable to pick it up, and surplus from the mission’s resources helps support the broader community.
FB: @SmithfieldRescueMission
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Swannanoa Communities Together
Food Collective
- Address
- 2121 US 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 29778
- Phone
- 828-423-5727
- Hours
- Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-6:30pm
- Who can get food
- Open to community members that live in Swannanoa Valley in Western North Carolina.
- Accessibility
- Unknown at this time.
Website · Directions
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Swannanoa Communities Together (SCT) is a community-led organization formed in response to the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Helene, focusing on supporting affected residents in the Swannanoa Valley by addressing urgent needs such as housing, utilities, transportation, and food insecurity. SCT operates from a community hub to provide accessible services, including support in Spanish.
FB: @swannanoacommunitiestogether
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The Storehouse
Food Pantry
- Address
- 1049 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28793
- Phone
- 828-692-8300
- Hours
- Wed, Thurs, Fri 9:00am-2:00pm
- Who can get food
- Must live in Henderson County
- Accessibility
- Located near public transportation, stairless access, open doors, volunteers carry out food or bring to your car, large print materials, spanish language materials, clear visible signage Special dietary foods - i.e. sugar free, gluten free, etc.
Website · Directions
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Food pantry offers all kinds of nonperishable foods, meat, produce, bread, hygiene items, cleaning supplies, cat & dog food, coats & blankets, limited kitchen stuff (plates, cups, utensils, etc.)
FB: @TheStorehouseofHendersonCountyNC
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The Utopian Seed Project
Urban Agriculture
- Address
- 243 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801
- Phone
- No phone number
- Hours
- Mon-Fri. 9:00am-5:00pm
- Who can get food
- Open to community members and organizations in Western North Carolina.
- Accessibility
- Unknown at this time.
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The Utopian Seed Project is a hands-in-the-earth non-profit organization committed to trialing crops and varieties in the Southeast to support diversity in food and farming. They hold education courses, community feeding events, and work an progressive and experimental seed garden.
FB: @theutopianseedproject, IG: @theutopianseedproject
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West Marion Elementary Food Pantry
Food Pantry
- Address
- 820 Marler Road Marion, NC 28752
- Phone
- 828-738-3353
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-2:00pm
- Who can get food
- No eligibility requirements.
- Accessibility
- Accessible parking available.
Directions
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A school food pantry that gives food to students and parents throughout the week and on the weekends.
Not listed.
A Project of the Kelly’s Kitchen Food Security Network