Free food banks, pantries and groceries in the Raleigh and Wake County region.
Find the dozens of food banks, soup kitchens as well as free emergency food pantries near you in the Raleigh as well as Wake County North Carolina region. They pass out free groceries, serve meals or give out to go food boxes, personal toiletries, holiday meals, and other support to the low income and families in a crisis. Learn how and where to get free groceries or meals today from charities, churches run food pantries and other free centers.
While they do accept donations, most are also supported by the state of North Carolina non-profit regional food bank network. Get information on the main assistance programs from charities, free food pantries, government resources in Wake County such as food stamps and other options below. There is also a toll free referral number at the bottom of the page. The food banks as well as emergency pantries are located across the entire region, including in Cary, Garner, Knightdale, and of course the city of Raleigh itself.
The food pantries can be located in a church, a community action agency, government office, or other local businesses. This means that the entire focus is on serving low income families. Almost all locations will serve people of all backgrounds and income, and at least provide them with some sort of free food, groceries, meals, free holiday or Christmas meal assistance or Thanksgiving Turkey dinner. They help the elderly, Hispanics and Spanish speakers, unemployed, and others.
Clients of the free food pantries in Wake County can also get other items so that the individual and their family can make it through a difficult period. Many of the pantry locations also have staff that can help individuals apply for public aid such as food stamps or USDA free school lunches. Or the homebound and elderly can apply for free Meals on Wheels services. Or even learn why you may have been denied food stamps.
First Pentecostal Power
Address is 3607 Buffalo Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604. Dial 919-827-5365
There is a free food pantry. Get items such as cereal, groceries, fruits, tuna, beans and more. Shelf stable food is combined with other basic needs.
Kingdom Ministry
Food pantry address is 4922 Windy Hill Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609. For information call 919-588-2508
Pullen Memorial Baptist Church
1801 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC, 27605. Call - 919-828-0897
Food Bank and Pantry is run. Also has a thrift store, clothing closet, and information on government aid such as food stamps, SNAP, WIC, and school lunches for children.
Harvest Word Ministry
Location is 15199 NC-96, Zebulon, NC 27597. Call 919-618-1857
The charity helps the poor with basic needs. Free food, personal hygiene or toilettes, soap, detergent, and other goods.
Community Helpers Service Center, Inc.
Address is 111-B N. First Ave, Knightdale NC, 27545. Phone: 919-266-4050
Types of food provided include baby formula, Thanksgiving and Christmas meals and gifts, and perishable items such as fruits, vegetables, and breads. Single moms and the elderly in easter Wake County are main clients.
Raleigh Dream Center
Main address is 6325 Falls of Neuse RdSte 35-409, Raleigh, NC 27615. For hours, dial 919-867-4446
Raleigh Church of Christ
Location is 911 Barringer Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606. Call 919-852-5683
Jewish Family Services
The non-profit is at 8210 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609. Telephone - 919-676-2200
Multiple assistance programs and social services are offered. They offer Meals on Wheels to the elderly or disabled in Wake County, financial aid, Kosher food, clothes and case management. Get information on government benefits and more as well.
Faith In Action
605A Benson Rd, Garner, North Carolina 27529. Call 919-803-4838
Raleigh Vineyard Christian Fellowship
Primary address - 6894 Litchford Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615. Phone: 919-790-0001
Hours: 2nd and 4th Sat of every month 10a-12 pm
North Raleigh Ministries
Main address: 9650 Strickland Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609. For intake at the food bank, dial 919-844-6676.
Services on site include a food bank, meals, school lunches, applications to summer food programs. Other emergency and crisis assistance is offered. Also provides referrals and case management.
Christian Life Fellowship
Main address - 3209 Gresham Lake Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615. Call 919-244-5198
Free canned groceries, fruits, vegetables, meats and more. There may be clothes, household cleaning products or paper goods like toilet paper and more.
N.C.A. Philip Randolph Institution
Main address - 1408 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27605. Call 919-833-6671
Catholic Charities of Wake County
Several churches across the region participate. They help the homeless, hungry, immigrants, and low income among others. There may be free food or Ensure or Boost for seniors. Or clothes, financial aid, and information on USDA food programs all may be offered too. There are other social services as well. More on Catholic Charities Wake County.
Gethsemane 7th Day Adv Pantry
2525 Sanderford Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27610. Food Pantry Hours: Thurs 3pm-6pm. Phone: 919-833-8526
Cereal, groceries, soup, canned chicken, baby formula and more. Clients range from the low income to unemployed, single moms and others.
Open Door Baptist Church
The free food pantry and soup kitchen are at 9801 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614. Phone - 919.847.6969
Brooks Ave. Church Of Christ
700 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607. Phone: 919-821-2400
Holly Springs Food Cupboard
Food bank is at 621 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540. Dial 919-577-2210
In a crisis, the free pantry may give out items such as Dried beans, Fruits, Yogurt, Bread, applesauce; rice and more. Household cleaning supplies, diapers, paper goods, wipes, soap and more is offered. There are also free Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas food and gift baskets.
Fuquay-Varina Emergency Food Pantry
Address is 216 West Academy Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC, 27526. Phone: 919-552-7720
If you are or your family are facing a crisis, call this Food Bank and Pantry for clothing, emergency food, and other aid. May have diapers, free baby formula, food boxes, and other government commodities, such as school lunches.
Capital City Christian Church
The Food Distribution Center is at 4112 Garland Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606. Phone: (919) 851-5986
Regardless of your income or background, clients can access a free food pantry. Meals, groceries, and emergency food boxes are distributed. Also learn about social services and government programs in Wake County and North Carolina such as LIEAP and SNAP food stamps.
Salvation Army-Wake County
There are multiple locations. The charity has a food bank and shelter. Free school supplies for children, financial aid, or gift certificates for a holiday meal from a grocery store are also available as supplies last. They may also give out free turkeys at Thanksgiving. Most Salvation Army centers also have a soup kitchen or give out free personal hygiene or household supplies, like soap, detergent, feminine goods and similar items. Find Salvation Army food assistance in Wake County.
- 215 S. Person Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601, Facility Hours: Mon-Fri 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m., Phone: 919-834-6733
- 902 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604, dial (919) 832-6918
- 1863 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604,. The intake number is (919) 834-6733
- A Family Store and free pantry is at 205 Tryon Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603, call (919) 779-8867
Capital Pentacostal Church
1308 Hwy. 70
Garner, NC, 27529
Hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am – 12 pm.
Phone number: 919-772-5919
A free Food Pantry will have items such as rice, canned meat, and more. Seniors in the Garnet area can also sign up for Meals on Wheels.
With Love From Jesus Ministry
Main location is 421 Chapanoke Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603. Phone: 919-233-8010
Free groceries, baby formula, maybe diapers and more. Get pasta, Ensure for seniors, vitamins, and also free holiday meals. Children, the elderly, immigrants and others can get assistance.
Praise Worship Tabernacle
Address is 1516 Bethel Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27610. Phone: (919) 231-7030
Holiday meals, including at Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are available in addition to the food bank. There is also free emergency boxes of groceries
Capital Towers
4812 Six Forks Rd.
Raleigh, NC, 27609
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am - 5:00 pm
Number - 919-881-9583
The food bank is for the low income, homeless, and others. Has information on other assistance too, such as a clothing closet. Supports all Wake County NC families and individuals.
Cary Church of God
Location is 107 Quade Dr, Cary, NC 27513.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-4 by appointment., 3rd Sat @ Revelation Free Will Baptist Church
Phone: 919-467-0537 ext 36
Soup kitchen provides hot and cold meals, including at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Cathedral of Jesus Church of God
717 S Arendell Ave. Zebulon, NC, 27597. Phone: 919-404-0774
Free groceries, hygiene supplies (soap, detergent, etc.) and other goods may be passed out in Wake County.
Catholic Parish Outreach
Address - 2013 North Raleigh Blvd.
Raleigh, NC, 27604
Hours: Mon-Sat/10a-1p
Phone: 919-873-0245
Food pantry for the low income. Assistance programs range from a Food Pantry to summer meals and snacks for children. Staff can also help families apply for public aid such as WIC vouchers.
Christian Community In Action - Dorcas Ministries
A food bank and thrift store is at 187 High House Rd, Cary, North Carolina 27511. Phone: 919-469-9861 x101
Western Wake County is supported by the food pantry. Get items like razors, laundry detergent or paper products along with free produce, vegetables, mill, or canned groceries. A Food Pantry for people of all religions. Small holiday meals or gifts are offered too. Get Peanut butter, Boxed stuffing, Easter Meals, USDA Commodities like cheese, and other groceries.
Church Of God Of Prophecy Raleigh
5005 Western Blvd.
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27606
Hours: Thursday 12-4pm & Friday 8am-4pm
Phone: 919-851-8507
Community of Hope Ministries
601 St. Marys Street
Garner, North Carolina, 27529
Hours: Tuesday-Thurs 11:00 - 12:00 pm 3rd Thursday at 6:00 pm
Phone: 919-779-6679
A Food Pantry has meals for the elderly. Other support includes surplus USDA commodities and a delivery service for the homebound in Wake County.
Davie St Presbyterian
300 East Davie Street
Raleigh, NC, 27601
Hours: 2nd & 4th Tues/10:30-11:30am
Phone: 919-834-8855
Faith Missionary Baptist Church
908 Suffolk Blvd.
Raleigh, NC, 27603
Phone: 919-601-7603
Everything from Christmas dinners to groceries, baby formula, and even free Easter Baskets are offered to members of the community.
Greater Pentecostal F.D. Food Pantry
Address - 414 Rose Lane
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27610
Hours: The pantry has various hours and is open certain days.
For information, call 919-847-5086
Haven House/Bason Home
832 Wake Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC, 27604
Hours: M-F 9-3
Phone: 919-896-7865
North Haven Church
6620 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615. Phone: 919-847-4291
Runs an on-site food bank and pantry.
Haven House-Wrenn House
908 W. Morgan St.
Raleigh, NC, 27603
Hours: 365 days/yr and 24 hrs/day
Phone: 919-832-7866
Food bank and Shelter for the homeless. Volunteers also collect non-perishable food for seniors and single moms with children.
Interact
1012 Oberlin Road
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27605
Hours: 24 / 7
Phone: 919-828-7501
Islamic Association of Raleigh
Food Pantry address is 3020 Ligon St as well as 808 Atwater St,
Raleigh, NC, 27607
Hours of operation: as needed/ Sat 8:30-10:00 am
Phone: 919-834-9572
Knightdale Church of God
4272 Old Faison Rd
Knightdale, NC, 27545
Hours of operation - Monday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Phone: 919-650-1068
The food pantry supports residents in the eastern part of Wake County.
Longview United Methodist
2312 Milburnie Road
Raleigh, NC, 27610
Hours: 2nd and 4th Wed 12:30-3:30
Phone: 919-834-7554
Mission Raleigh of Mt. Vernon
3101 Stoney Brook Dr., Suite 140
Raleigh, NC, 27615
Hours: Thursday 11am-12noon
Phone: 919-872-4774
The charity has a client choice food pantry on site. Clients are the working poor, unemployed in Wake County, and others facing a crisis.
N.C.A. Philip Randolph Inst.
1408 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC, 27605
Hours: Mon-Fri 11-3 p.m.
Phone: 919-833-6671
New Life Community Church
3115 Crittenden St.
Holly Springs, North Carolina, 27540
Hours: Thur, Fri 2-4pm
Phone: 919-552-3487
Lifepointe Church
4131 Western Boulevard
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
(919) 851-5958
Surplus commodities are available. The food pantry may also have formula, fruits, dairy goods, and personal hygiene items.
Poplar Springs United Church of Christ
6115 Old Stage Road
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27610
Hours: 1st Tuesday of each month 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m., as needed for emergency
Phone: 919-772-5151
A number of services, meals, and perishable items are offered by this food pantry
Raleigh Rescue Mission
314 E. Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC, 27601
Hours: 24 hours a day - 7 Days a Week
Phone: 919-828-9014
Food bank and shelter. Programs focus on the very low income and homeless. Hot meals, soap or hygiene supplies, bag lunches or holiday food too.
Emmanuel Hispanic Pentecostal
Location is 4119 Rock Quarry Rd
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
Main Phone: 973-727-6643
Spanish speakers, Latinos, and Hispanics can get help. Free food, clothing, toiletries, culture meals and ingredients, and other support. There is help for illegal as well as documented immigrants too.
New Providence Missionary
Food pantry and soup kitchen - 4813 Hilltop Needmore Rd
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Phone: 919-552-3531
The missionary helps the poor. The free food bank may have Oatmeal, Rice, Tuna, Canned Meat or Vegetables, Pasta, and more. Special holiday food and gift programs are operated too, including at Christmas.
Glory Cloud & Fire Ministries
8800 Hwy 39 S
Zebulon, NC 27597
Phone: 919-269-5830
A focus is on migrant farm workers and Hispanics. Get free food from the pantry, Tacos, Salsa, wraps, and culture meals.
Alliance of AIDS Services
Location is 1637 Old Louisburg Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: 919-834-2437
They assist people in Wake County impacted by HIV or AIDS. Whether food, gift cards, medical supplies, or Meals on Wheels for the very sick, help is offered.
UMOJA Central SDA Church
314 Bashford Rd
Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
For hours, dial 919-931-7877
Pleasant Grove Missionary
952 Morphus Bridge Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
For hours of the pantry and soup kitchen, dial 919-365-7292
Riley Hill Baptist Church
5901 Riley Hill Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
Phone: 919-365-5277
The pantry may have Canned soups and stews, Filling, shelf-stable foods, baby formula for new or single moms, Meat, Dairy, Congregate meals for the elderly, and more. Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas meal services are offered. Or learn about benefits like school snacks for students.
Clayton Area Ministries
780 Durham Street
Clayton, North Carolina 27520
Call 919-553-5654
Samaritan's Shelf
143 Short Johnson Rd
Clayton, North Carolina 27520
919-631-8290
They run the USDA TEFAP program. It is emergency food, along with SNAP food stamps, for people in Wake County. It often helps the poor and households living in poverty. Or learn about Food Stamps or WIC.
St. Mary A.M.E. Church
Main address 600 S Salem St
Apex, NC 27502
Telephone - 919-557-5191
First Cosmopolitan MBC
1515 Cross Link Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-632-4214
Zebulon United Methodist
Food bank and pantry 114 W Sycamore St
Zebulon, NC 27597
For intake and hours, dial 772-360-5862
Bethlehem Baptist Church
7215 Six Forks Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
Phone: 919-847-5219
The chatty has a food pantry with dry and canned goods, dairy, paper products, Ensure for senior citizens, and personal toiletries.
Showers of Blessing Community
Main address - 9759-B Cleveland Rd
Clayton, NC 27520
Phone: 919-673-4405
Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal
2331 New Bern Ave
Raleigh, NC 27610
Phone: 919-906-5042
A major focus is on Hispanics, migrant farm workers, illegal immigrants, and Latinos or Spanish speakers. Food, meals, referrals to housing and financial aid as well as other support is offered.
The Ship Outreach & Community Center
105 E Lee St
Raleigh, NC 27603
Dial 919-601-5305
Poplar Springs Christian
Address is 6115 Old Stage Rd
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
919-772-5151
Shiloh Temple Tabernacle of Prayer Deliverance Church Inc.
445 Old Wilson Rd.
Wendell, NC, 27591
Hours: 3rd Sat 10-12 noon
Phone: 919-366-3936
Point Care Pantry
The charity serves families in need of food assistance by providing a couple of bags of groceries, a hot meal, and clothing every Saturday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please arrive no earlier than 10am on Saturday mornings. Assistance is given on a first come, first served basis. Every Saturday from multiple locations. Call 919-467-9159.
- Cary: 1503 Walnut St, Cary NC
- Apex: 1402 E Williams St, Apex NC
- South Raleigh: 3700 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh NC
First Saturday of Each Month (limited hot meals / clothing)
- North Raleigh: 13301 Leesville Church Rd, Raleigh
- Chapel Hill: 2025 Ephesus Church Rd, Chapel Hill
St. Anna Freewill Baptist Church Harvest Ministry
11705 Old Stage Road
Willow Springs, NC, 27592
Hours: Tues & Wed 6p.m.-8:30pm.
Phone: 919-552-1107
The Healing Place Wake County
1251 Goode Street
Raleigh, NC, 27603
Hours: 24 hours a day - 7 Days a Week
Phone: 919-838-9800
Call for more information on the emergency food bank, soup kitchen and shelter.
The Light of Life Ministry
3535 S. Wilmington St.
Suite 201
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603
Hours: Last Saturday each month 10-1
Phone: 919-280-9911
Food Bank and Pantry distributes food, groceries, and meals. Call the center for hours. Can also offer referrals and information on government programs such as food stamps. Runs a thrift store, clothing closet, and offers vouchers for groceries.
Triangle Vineyard Christian Fellowship
3915 Western Blvd.
Raleigh, NC, 27606
Hours: 1st and 3rd SAt 9-10:30 a.m.
Phone: 919-233-8463
Trinity United Faith Center Church, Inc.
Location is 110 S State St, Raleigh, NC 27601. Call (919) 834-2332
Soup kitchen is on site for the needy.
Upper Room Church of God in Christ
3300 Idlewood Village Drive
Raleigh, NC, 27610
Hours: 2nd & 4th Mon 12 pm - 2 pm ,Sunday 9 am - 3:00 pm
Phone: 919-256-2170 or 919-836-1352
Food pantry provides free groceries, new or gently used clothes for school or work, baby supplies, personal hygiene items, and much more.
Urban Ministries of Wake County
1390 Capital Blvd
Raleigh, NC, 27603
Phone: 919-836-1642
The working poor and low income can call the food pantry for emergency aid and foodstuffs. Find more details on Urban Ministry Wake County assistance programs.
Wendell United Methodist Church
129 N Main St.
Wendell, NC, 27591
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9am to noon
Phone: 919-365-6266
The church operates a food pantry
Western Wake Crisis Ministry
1600 Olive Chapel Rd, Suite 408
Apex, North Carolina, 27502
Hours: M-Th/11a.m.-2p.m
Phone: 919-362-0657
Food Pantry for residents of Apex, Friendship, & New Hill. Emergency financial assistance for residents of Apex, Friendship, New Hill, & Holly Springs.
Williams Grove Baptist Church
735 Rock Quarry Rd
Raleigh, NC, 27610
Hours: Saturday 9 am- 2pm
Call for free food - 919-829-1282
St. Mark's United Methodist Church Food Pantry Wake
2431-152 Spring Street
Raleigh, NC 27609
Dial (919) 785-9911
The pantry is accessible at most once every 6 months for low income seniors and families.
Dorcas Ministry Food Pantry
Main address - 249 Holden Road
Youngsville, North Carolina 27596
Telephone: (919) 556-3420
Comunidad Cristiana Hosanna
204 Shelden Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
732-309-4982
Word of God Fellowship Outreach
3000 Rock Quary Road
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27610
Hours of center: Thurs 1pm - 2pm and as needed
Dial - 919-834-1141
Food pantry is located here for the low income. Government commodity food, perishable items, Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, and holiday gifts for children may be offered.
Zina Christian Center
3700 Bastion Lane, Suite 104
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.5p.m. and as needed
Phone: 919-954-9189
Sure Promise Christian Church
Address of the pantry - 4301 Pearl Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 809-8862
Temple of Pentecost
2312 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 244-4231
Clients are families in poverty, the elderly, immigrants, and others.
Child Evangelism Fellowship Food Pantry
Location is 611 Saint Mary's Street
Garner, North Carolina 27529
(919) 779-2825
O'Neal Revival Tabernacle Food Pantry
500 Richardson Road
Zebulon, NC 27597
For intake, call (919) 375-4275
Hot meals, a blanket for the homeless, and emergency food boxes are provided.
Millbrook United Methodist Church
1712 East Millbrook Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone - (919-277-8607
Crabtree Valley Baptist Church Food Pantry
4408 Lead Mine Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
(919) 781-5345
The free pantry offers food, dairy goods, and clothing in a limited zip code.
The Point Church
Address is 1503 Walnut Street
Cary, NC 27511
Dial 919-467-9159
Every Saturday, 11:00 - 12:00
The Replenish Food Pantry serves needy families. Clients may be provided up to two bags of groceries and a hot meal. The pantry and meal site operates every Saturday from 11:00am to 12:00pm. Families must live in area codes 27606 (Raleigh), 27511 (Cary) or 27502 (Apex). Any food assistance is given out on a first come, first served basis.
White Oak Foundation Baptist Church
Location is 1621 White Oak Church Road, Apex, NC 27523. Dial (919) 362-6768
Groceries are passed out by volunteers. The charity may also have clothing, paper goods, cleaning supplies, and more.
Tri-Area Ministry
Address: 149 East Holding Avenue
Wake Forest, NC 27588
Dial (919) 556-7144 for information or hours.
Supports northern Wake County.
The Stone Chapel
Location - 701 South Main Street
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
Call (919) 880-7817
A food bank is open a few days per month.
Fuquay Varina Emergency Food Pantry
216 West Academy Street
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-7720
In a crisis, the unemployed and needy can get free food and other information. Groceries, hot meals, brown bag lunches, students during the summer can get snacks, and there is other help.
Flowing Waters World Outreach Food Bank
901 Old Fairground Road
Willow Spring, North Carolina 27592
(919) 915-4899
Church of God of Prophecy
Address is 2317 Highway 42
Willow Spring, North Carolina 27592
Main phone - (919) 655-5151
Free Christmas and holiday meals are provided along with groceries. A Meals on Wheels service is for the homebound, or get referrals.
Find other free food in Wake County
For more information or referrals, dial 919.875.0707. Not only can people learn about the food pantry that is closest or nearest to them in Wake County, but the line also has details on resources such as Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), free school lunches, and UCSDA food stamps. There is free food, public aid, and other hunger prevention programs.
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