Download our Orange County Food Resource List Here for Print.  View a maintained list of food distributions, pantries, and other food security support resources in Orange County. If your organization conducts a distribution or has a food pantry and would like to have your program added to this list, contact Jonathon Smith at jonathon_smith@ncsu.edu or 919-245-2057, or complete the form at go.ncsu.edu/FoodForOrange.

The Food Resource List is also now available en español. https://orange.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Orange-County-Food-Resource-List-in-Spanish.pdf

Help us spread the word about this resource. Download our flyer. Available in the following languages:

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Food Finder from the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina:  Easily search for local partners of the Food Bank by inputting your zip code. You can sort by distance from your location to find pantries and food distributions accessible to where you live.

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Find Food Pantries and Distributions by Town/City

Carrboro & Chapel Hill

Cedar Grove

Efland & Mebane

Hillsborough

Hurdle Mills

Across County (delivery or multiple locations over multiple jurisdictions)

Carrboro & Chapel Hill

Amity United Methodist Church
Food Pantry
825 N Estes Dr, Chapel Hill
Public Transportation Options: Go Triangle Route 420. Chapel Hill Transit Routes HS, NS and T from Martin Luther King Jr  Blvd, and G on Estes Dr.
Open 2nd and 4th Thursdays
10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.

Carolina Cupboard Community Food Pantry
Food Pantry for UNC-Chapel Hill Students
Carolina Housing Office Room 1221, 450 Ridge Rd, Chapel Hill
Public Transportation Options: Chapel Hill Transit Routes RU, NU, and U.
919-962-9077
Monday-Thursday
10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Visit carolinacupboard.web.unc.edu/visit-the-pantry to access the required forms in advance of appointment.

Chapel Hill Public Library
Food Pantry (small pantry on ground floor)
100 Library Dr, Chapel Hill
Public Transportation Options: Go Triangle Routes 400 and 405 on Weekdays;
Chapel Hill Transit Routes CL, D, Senior Shuttle, and F on Weekdays. D on Weekends.
919-968-2777
Open Daily
Visit library website or call for hours.

Damascus Congregational Christian Church
Small box of non-perishable food items at church. Anyone needing food is welcome to take food from the food box.
522 Damascus Church Rd, Chapel Hill
919-929-7123
Contact the church for dates and times

Drakeford Library Complex (Southern Branch Library)
Food Pantry (small pantry on ground floor of Library)
203 S Greensboro St, Carrboro
Public Transportation Options: Go Triangle Route 405 on weekdays. Chapel Hill Transit Route J from West Main St daily.
Open Daily
Visit orangecountync.gov for hours.

GROW TO LIFE
Food boxes; Hot Meals; Delivery Food Services
Homestead Park, 300 Aquatic Dr, Chapel Hill
919-525-1564
Quarterly on Second Tuesday of March, June, September, and December
12:00 P.M.

Heavenly Groceries
Food Pantry; Home Food Delivery
510 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill (inside St. Joseph CME Church Fellowship Hall)
Public Transportation Options: Chapel Hill Transit Routes A from Mitchell Ln or Rosemary St; CW, J, and F from Franklin St.
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays
3:00-4:30 P.M.

Hillside Church
Food Pantry
201 Culbreth Rd, Chapel Hill
919-967-3056
1st and 3rd Saturdays
11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Open to residents of Chapel Hill and Carrboro

Inter-Faith Council for Social Service (IFC)
Hot Meals (Community Kitchen); Food Pantry; Shelter (including cold weather overnight stays); Community Navigation Support; Emergency Financial Assistance; Housing Support
110 W Main St, Carrboro
Public Transportation Option: Chapel Hill Transit Route J daily.
Open Daily
Community Kitchen Lunch Weekdays 11:15 A.M.-12:30 P.M.; Dinner Weekdays 6:15 P.M.; Lunch Weekends 11:15 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Community Market allows one visit per month per person/household. Call 919-929-6380 to make an appointment. Comunity market is open to individuals who live in Chapel Hill or Carrboro and individual must provide proof that they live in these towns. Community Kitchen hot meals are open to all.

Orange County Department of Social Services (Chapel Hill)
Food Boxes
Southern Human Services Center, 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill
Public Transportation Options: Chapel Hill Transit Route HS and Senior Shuttle weekdays. Southbound NS first trip only at 8:00 A.M. on weekends.
919-245-4354
4th Wednesday of Each Month (by appointment)
Must receive USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) benefits or meet income requirements. To reserve an appointment, call 919-245-4354 the day before food drive event. Callers must speak to a worker to reserve an appointment (do not leave a message).

Orange County Department on Aging- Seymour Center
Services: Hot Meals; Pantry to Pantry Food Program; Department of Social Services staff on site regularly to assist senior with applying for SNAP, Medicaid, and other support programs.
2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill
Public Transportation Options: Chapel Hill Transit Route HS and Senior Shuttle weekdays. Southbound NS first trip only at 8:00 A.M. on weekends.
919-245-4256
Monday-Friday
Hot Meal served weekdays at 12:00 P.M.
Orange County residents age 60+ are eligible to eat free. Anyone under the age of 60 or non-county residents can purchase a meal for $8. Registration is required to participate in the lunch program. Registrations take 3-5 business days to process. Pick up a registration form at either senior center; or download the form from the website and return form to the front desk at the senior center where you prefer to have lunch. Daily meal tickets are distributed on a first come, first serve basis from 11:15 until 11:45 a.m.

PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro
Food Pantry
202 S. Greensboro St, Carrboro
Public Transportation Options: Go Triangle Route 405 and Chapel Hill Transit Bus Route J from West Main Street on weekdays. Chapel Hill Transit Route J on weekends.
919-357-1800
Wednesday-Saturday (third full week of each month); Wednesday-Friday (last full week of each month)
Open by Appointment. Visit the website or call for more information.
Register online or call for assistance. Must have a child in the CHCCS school system or who resides in the district boundary.

Rogers Road Rena Community Center
Food Box Drive Thru Distribution
101 Edgar St, Chapel Hill
Public Transportation Option: Chapel Hill Transit Route HS on weekdays.
919-918-2822
2nd and 4th Tuesdays (11:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M)
3rd Saturday (10:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M.) Drive Thru
Download and complete application on center website or pick up the application at center in advance.

St John United Holy Church
Food Boxes
607 Pine Acres Rd, Chapel Hill
919-967-2318
2nd and 4th Saturdays
10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.

TABLE Ministries
Healthy non-perishables and fresh produce delivered to homes for children ages 0-20; Nutrition education kits
311 E. Main St, Carrboro
Public Transportation Options:  Chapel Hill Transit Routes CW, F, and J.
919-636-4860
Kits delivered directly to homes throughout the week.
Complete online application. The organization also has print forms available or you can call to apply over the phone.

Town of Chapel Hill Food Distribution
Food Box Drive Thru Distribution
2000 Eubanks Rd, Chapel Hill
Public Transportation Options: Chapel Hill Transit Route NS and GoTriangle Route CRX.
919-932-2932
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.

Cedar Grove

Carr United Methodist Church
Food Boxes
8200 NC 49 N, Cedar Grove
919-563-5364
4th Fridays
8:00 A.M.

Cedar Grove Community Center (PORCH Hillsborough Distribution)
Food Boxes
5800 NC Hwy 86, Hillsborough
Public Transportation Option: Orange County Bus System Hill to Hill Route
919-213-0492
2nd Fridays
8:15 A.M.
Note: It is requested that if you attend the Fairview Community PORCH distribution, please consider not attending this distribution in the same month to help PORCH reach as many households as possible with the resources they have.

Cedar Grove United Methodist Church
Outdoor Food Pantry
5218 Efland Cedar Grove Rd, Cedar Grove
Open at all times.

Mt Zion AME Church
Food Boxes; Food Pantry
5124 NC Hwy 86, Hillsborough
Public Transportation Option: Orange County Bus System Hill to Hill Route
919-732-5450
Wednesdays Food Pantry 1:30-2:00 P.M.; 3rd Friday Distribution 9:00-11:00 A.M.

Efland/Mebane

Efland United Methodist Church (Collaborative Churches of Efland)
Food Pantry
3418 US Hwy 70 W, Efland
904-568-0513
Typically 3rd Saturday of each month 9:30-11:00 A.M.. Call to confirm. Also available by appointment.

DD- Grace and Peace Cathedral
Food Boxes
600 E Washington St, Mebane
Open Daily
Monday-Sunday 1:00-3:00 P.M.; 2nd Monday 2:00 P.M. Drive Thru; 4th Tuesday 5:00-6:00 P.M. Drive Thru

Heavenly Manna
Food Boxes
117 Richmond Rd, Mebane
336-539-5870
1st Mondays at 8:00 A.M. (holidays may impact schedule. Call to confirm)

Hillsborough

Fairview Park (PORCH Hillsborough Distribution)
Food Boxes Drive Thru
192 Torain St, Hillsborough
Public Transportation Option: Orange County Bus System Circulator Route
919-360-1065
3rd Thursdays
9:30 A.M.
It is requested that if you attend the Cedar Grove PORCH distribution, please consider not attending this distribution in the same month to help PORCH reach as many households as possible with the resources they have.

Hillsborough Church of God
Food Boxes
2412 Hwy 86 S, Hillsborough
919-923-0812
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursdays for Drive Thru Distribution. Open 1st and 5th Thursdays as well for walk in starting around 9:30 A.M.
10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Drive Thru Distributions 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursdays.
Note: On 4th week only, individuals must qualify for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) to receive food.

Hillsborough Seventh Day Adventist Church
Food Boxes Drive Thru
1808 NC Hwy 86 N, Hillsborough
336-897-4239
3rd Mondays of Month
1:00-3:00 P.M.

Jones Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Food Boxes
2713 Coleman Loop Rd, Hillsborough
984-335-0757
3rd Fridays by appointment only; 3rd Saturday Drive Thru
8:00-10:00 A.M. on 3rd Saturdays

Life Point Church Storehouse
Food Boxes and Food Pantry
121 Orange High School Rd, Hillsborough
919-638-9700
1st, 2nd, and 4th Saturdays
12:00 P.M.

Mebane’s Chapel United Holy Church
Food Boxes (monthly distributions) and Food Pantry (by reservation)
421 W Union St, Hillsborough
919-225-1228
1st Fridays
11:00 A.M.

Orange Congregations in Mission (OCIM)
Meals on Wheels for Seniors; Food Pantry; Hygiene Items; Low Cost Apparel
300 Millstone Dr, Hillsborough
919-732-6194 x12
Monday-Friday
9:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M. by appointment
Notes: Must reside in the Orange County Schools District. If seeking to receive certain items from the food pantry, must qualify for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Individual/Family should be recommended for service by Orange County DSS, Health Department, area mental health programs, a local pastor, or another entity who can verify need and residence. Individuals/families may visit the food pantry one time per month.

Orange County Department on Aging- Passmore Center
Services: Hot Meals; Pantry to Pantry Food Program; Department of Social Services staff on site regularly to assist senior with applying for SNAP, Medicaid, and other support programs.
103 Meadowlands Dr, Hillsborough
919-245-4256
Monday-Friday
Hot Meal served weekdays at 12:00 P.M.
Orange County residents age 60+ are eligible to eat free. Anyone under the age of 60 or non-county residents can purchase a meal for $8. Registration is required to participate in the lunch program. Registrations take 3-5 business days to process. Pick up a registration form at either senior center; or download the form from the website and return form to the front desk at the senior center where you prefer to have lunch. Daily meal tickets are distributed on a first come, first serve basis from 11:15 until 11:45 a.m.

Orange County Public Library (Main Library Hillsborough)
Food Pantry collection ongoing. Public welcome to donate non perishable foods in the main lobby. Anyone needing food is welcome to take food from the donation box.
137 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough
919-245-2525
Open Daily
Check library website for hours.

Orange County Department of Social Services (Hillsborough)
Food Boxes
113 Mayo St, Hillsborough
Public Transportation Option: Orange County Bus System Circulator and Orange/Alamance Routes
919-245-4354
4th Wednesdays (by appointment)
Must receive USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) benefits or meet income requirements. To reserve an appointment, call 919-245-4354 the day before food drive event. Callers must speak to a worker to reserve an appointment (do not leave a message).

Hurdle Mills

Hurdle Mills Community Distribution
Food Boxes
1701 Jimmy Ed Rd, Hurdle Mills
919-357-1994
1st Tuesdays
9:30 A.M.

Across County (delivery or multiple locations over multiple jurisdictions)

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (program of NCDA&CS Food Distribution Division and administered by Orange County Department on Aging)

• Program provides a monthly box of food to supplement the nutritional needs of low-income older adults. People who qualify may designate someone to pick up the approximately 32-40lb. box of food each month
• Pick Up Locations:  Passmore (103 Meadowlands Dr, Hillsborough) and Seymour (2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill) Centers. For additional pick-up locations, call 919-245-4243.
  919-245-4243
• 2:00-4:00 p.m. on 3rd Thursday (Passmore Center); 2:00-4:00 p.m. on 3rd Tuesday (Seymour Center)
• Annual household income guidelines are: 1 member – $1,957 per month or less; 2 members – $2,644 per month or less. Other household members may be eligible to qualify. Additional household members can factor into income eligibility allowing for higher incomes.
• Applications are available at the Seymour and Passmore Senior Centers. You can also contact Shenae McPherson, VC55+ Administrator by email at shmcpherson@orangecountync.gov.

Double Bucks Program at Local Farmers Markets

• Double your purchase up to $50 to purchase fresh food at Carrboro Farmers Market, Chapel Hill Farmers Market, and Eno River Farmers Market. Visit individual market websites for open dates and times.
• You must participate in these programs in order to qualify for Double Bucks:
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
  • WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (WIC FMNP)
  • Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Durham Community Food Pantry
facebook.com/durhamcommunityfoodpantry
919-286-1964
Mobile Food Pantry visits Orange County locations regularly. Locations and times vary.

Meals on Wheels Orange County NC
Home Meal Delivery for Seniors
632 Laurel Hill Rd, Chapel Hill
919-942-2948
Meals typically delivered between 10:30 A.M. and 12:30 P.M. on weekdays. The recipient must be home during delivery time to receive a meal.
Complete online application, call 919-942-2948, or speak with a recommender such as your physician. There is a sliding scale for fees depending upon applicant need. Serves older adults over the age of 60, homebound adults and those convalescing in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and rural Orange County, who do not have access to, or the ability to prepare, healthy meals. People of all incomes may be eligible.

TABLE Ministries
Healthy non-perishables and fresh produce delivered to homes for children ages 0-20; Nutrition education kits
311 E. Main St, Carrboro
919-636-4860
Kits delivered directly to homes throughout the week.
Complete online application. The organization also has print forms available or you can call to apply over the phone.