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Food Pantries, Food Banks and Free Meals in North Carolina

Search for food assistance throughout North Carolina, including food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile distributions, and meal programs.

Hours, eligibility rules, and food availability may change. Contact the organization before visiting whenever possible.

Active Programs 444 approved listings in North Carolina
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Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry, Inc.

Free groceries Drive-through food distribution Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Cashiers, NC 543 Frank Allen Road
Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays 4:30PM to 6:30PM. Closed on holidays.
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry, Inc. in Cashiers ("Fishes & Loaves") is a North Carolina non-profit corporation created in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code by six Cashiers area churches in 2005. Our organization o...

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Antioch Baptist Church Food Bank & Clothes Closet

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Wilkesboro, NC 1298 Antioch Ch. Rd.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Each month our church gives away thousands of pounds of food to hundreds of people in need! We open our Food Bank and Clothes Closet on the 3rd Saturday of each month. If you are "in need" please come by between 8:00AM and 12:00.

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BMBA - h.o.p.e. Ministry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
North Wilkesboro, NC 514 Elkin Highway
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

h.o.p.e. Ministry is a servant ministry providing a Food Bank, Baby Closet, Woodshed and is the hub for other outreach ministries and handiman project ministries for the association. h.o.p.e. was founded in 2003 and is currently run by John...

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Calvary Baptist Church Food Closet

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Reidsville, NC 7860 NC Hwy 87 North
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

For many years now Calvary has provided food to those less fortunate through our food closet ministry. The Calvary food closet is open on Wednesdays 9:00 - 11:00

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Hope Baptist Church Food Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Sophia, NC 4872 Old Edgar Road
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Recognizing that God has blessed us to be a blessing, Hope Baptist Church Food Pantry serves as a vehicle to share the overwhelming abundance God has showered on us with those in need in our community. Emergency food is shared with love and...

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Hunger and Health Coalition

Senior food assistance Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Boone, NC 141 Health Center Drive
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The mission of the Hunger and Health Coalition is to relieve poverty and hunger in a compassionate manner for families and individuals who are experiencing economic hardship and food shortages. This assistance may include food, medicine, an...

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LOT 2540

Free groceries Hot meals Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Mayodan, NC 411 S 2nd Ave
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The Food Pantry at LOT 2540 - Anyone in need of groceries can register with us for a free box of high quality food. This box will feed a family of four. Boxes are available on the last Saturday of each month beginning at 9 am at our store i...

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Rockingham Reacue Mission

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Eden, NC 618 Early Ave.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Rockingham Reacue Mission is an all inclusive ministry for needy families in Rockingham County, NC.

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Samaritan Kitchen of Wilkes Inc.

Free groceries Hot meals Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Wilkesboro, NC 4187 US Hwy 421
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Walk-in information listed

Samaritan Kitchen of Wilkes opened in March 1998. Since then we've grown considerably. What started out as one program, the Saturday Delivery program, which fed 60 families every Saturday, now has two large feeding programs the Client Choic...

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Yadkin Christian Ministries - East Bend

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
East Bend, NC 220 Legion Dr.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Yadkin Christian Ministries is a cooperative effort of churches, individuals and non-profit agencies unified for the purpose of sharing Christ's love by providing daily necessities to the less fortunate in our community. Each week, trained...

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North Carolina FAQ

Common questions

Where can I find free food in North Carolina?

Use the city links on this page or search by ZIP code to compare pantries, meal programs, and other food assistance listings.

Do programs have the same requirements statewide?

No. Requirements vary by organization and program. A listing may mention documents, appointments, referrals, or service areas when that information is available.

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