DCCA Food Pantry

If you live in Davidson County and you are hungry, or if your family doesn't have enough food to last through the month, we can help. You are not alone: 50 million people in our nation are hungry. North Carolina has the seventh highest rate of food insecurity in the nation. Hunger stalks one out of every six people in Davidson County, and more than one-third of these do not qualify for any government food assistance. Sadly, one in every four of our children live in households that need nutritious food on a routine basis. Hunger will increase as long as unemployment rates remain high. A recent survey indicates that nearly 80% of the US population will experience economic insecurity at some point in life. While America may not be "the land of plenty" for everyone, Davidson County Community Action has a firm commitment to respond with compassion to those in need. Perhaps you have recently been laid off from work, and can't buy food and pay all of your bills at the same time. You might have suffered a divorce or death in the family, or be saddled with sky-high medical bills. Whatever the reason, right now your family needs food, and you may feel angry, inadequate, or as though your life is in crisis. We understand. We can help you overcome today's emergency need for food. But what happens tomorrow? Our agency also offers comprehensive services to move permanently from needing emergency assistance, government programs or private charity, to a life that is dignified by economic independence and self-determination. Food is distributed at DCCA every Thursday from 9AM to noon, and 2PM to 4PM. Davidson County Community Action has been a champion for low-wage workers and their families since 1965.