Download our Orange County Food Resource List for printing. 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 online form
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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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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.
984-234-0055
2nd and 4th Thursdays
10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Blinkley Baptist Church
Grocery Gift Card Distribution
1712 Willow Dr, Chapel Hill
2nd Thursday of the month
10:00 A.M.
Public Transportation Options: Chapel Hill Transit Routes A from Willow Drive, F from S Estes Drive. Route A on Weekends.
Carolina Cupboard Community Food Pantry
Food Pantry for UNC-Chapel Hill Students, faculty, and staff.
SASB North, Room 1221, 450 Ridge Rd, Chapel Hill
Public Transportation Options: Chapel Hill Transit Routes RU, NU, and U.
919-966-4042
Monday-Friday (hours vary over breaks and holidays)
9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Visit The CarolinaCupboard website 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.
Chapel Hill Transit Bus Route is Nearby. Route HS from Homestead Road (0.5 miles)
Heavenly Groceries
Primarily Food Pantry; Limited 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
2:00-4:30 P.M.
Hillside Church
Food Boxes
201 Culbreth Rd, Chapel Hill
919-967-3056
1st and 3rd Saturdays
11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
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 Hours: Lunch Weekdays 11:15 A.M.-12:30 P.M.; Dinner Weekdays 5:00-5:45 P.M.; Lunch Weekends and Holidays 11:15 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Community Market Hours: Monday 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.; Tuesday and Wednesdays 9:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M.; Thursdays and Fridays 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Community Market allows one visit per month per person/household. Call 919-929-6380 to make an appointment. Community 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.
KidSCope
Outdoor community refrigerator placed on the front porch and available at all times. The fridge is restocked every Tuesday.
600 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill
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.
919-338-9505 (se habla español)
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday (typically third week of each month); Wednesday & Thursday (typically fourth full week of each month)
Open by Appointment. Visit the website or call for more information.
Register by speaking to your child's school social worker, call 919-338-9505, or email chc@porchcommunities.org.
Must have a child in the CHCCS school district or who resides within 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 Tuesday 11:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M
3rd Saturday Drive Thru 10:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M. or until supply is exhausted
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
9:30 A.M.
United Church of Chapel Hill
Little Free Outdoor Pantry (hygiene items and nonperishable foods)
1321 MLK Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill
919-942-3540
Always Open
Public Transportation Options: Chapel Hill Transit Routes NS and T on Weekdays; Route NS on Weekends
Cedar Grove
Carr United Methodist Church
Food Boxes
8200 NC 49 N, Cedar Grove
919-563-5364
4th Fridays
8:00-9:00 A.M.
Cedar Grove Community Center (PORCH Hillsborough Distribution)
Food Boxes
5800 NC Hwy 86, Hillsborough
919-213-0492
2nd Fridays
8:15 A.M. Drive Thru
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
919-732-5450
3rd Friday Distribution 9:30-11:00 A.M. Appointments also available by request. Call 919-732-5450
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.
Orange County Public Transportation: Along the Orange-Alamance Connector Route. Ask for stop.
Grace and Peace Tabernacle
Food Boxes
600 E Washington St, Mebane
336-512-5954
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
8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. (holidays may impact schedule. Call to confirm)
Orange County Public Transportation: Along the Orange-Alamance Connector Route. Ask for stop.
Hillsborough
Fairview Park (PORCH Hillsborough Distribution)
Food Boxes Drive Thru
192 Torain St, Hillsborough
Public Transportation Option: Orange County Bus System Circulator Route
919-213-0492
3rd Thursdays
9:30 A.M.
Orange County Public Transportation: Hillsborough Orange Loop Route
Hillsborough Church of God
Food Boxes
2412 Hwy 86 S, Hillsborough
919-923-0812
1st, 4th, and 5th Thursday Pantry 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
2nd Thursday Drive Thru 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. (The Emergency Food Assistance Program TEFAP ONLY)
3rd Thursday Drive Thru 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Orange County Public Transportation: Hillsborough-Chapel Hill Connector Route
Hillsborough Seventh Day Adventist Church
Food Boxes Drive Thru
1808 NC Hwy 86 N, Hillsborough
919-259-1735
3rd Monday Drive Thru
1:00-3:00 P.M.
Jones Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Food Boxes
2713 Coleman Loop Rd, Hillsborough
336-214-9273
3rd Friday (by appointment only)
3rd Saturday Drive Thru 8:00-10:00 A.M.
Life Point Church Storehouse
Food Boxes and Food Pantry
121 Orange High School Rd, Hillsborough
919-638-9700
1st, 2nd, and 4th Saturdays
12:00-1:00 P.M.
Orange County Public Transportation: Hillsborough Orange Loop Route
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.-12:00 P.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 Public Transportation: Hillsborough Blue Loop Route
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 Transportation: This site is located on the Hillsborough Orange Loop Route and the Hillsborough-Chapel Hill Connector Route
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 Public Transportation: This site is located on both the Hillsborough Orange Loop and the Hillsborough Blue Loop routes.
Orange County Department of Social Services
Food Boxes
113 Mayo St, Hillsborough
Public Transportation Option: Orange County Bus System Circulator and Orange/Alamance Routes
919-245-2800
4th Thursday of Each Month
Begins at 9:00 A.M. and is first-come, first-served until all boxes have been distributed.
Must receive USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) benefits or meet income requirements.
Orange County Public Transportation: This site is located on both the Hillsborough Blue Loop Route and the Hillsborough-Chapel Hill Connector Route
Piney Grove Baptist Church
Food Boxes
1929 Piney Grove Rd, Hillsborough
919-939-3186
1st Friday of Each Month
1:00-2:00 P.M. Drive Thru
Orange County Public Transportation: Hillsborough Orange Loop and the Hillsborough-Chapel Hill Connector Route
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Hillsborough
Food Pantry
1710 Old NC 10, Hillsborough
919-241-4828
Open at all times.
Hurdle Mills
Hurdle Mills Community Distribution
Food Boxes
1701 Jimmy Ed Rd, Hurdle Mills
919-357-1994
1st Thursday
9:30-10:30 A.M. Drive Thru
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 PM on 3rd Thursday (Passmore Center); 2:00-4:00 PM 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 $25 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 or call 919-942-2948. There is a sliding scale for fees depending upon applicant need. No applicant will be turned away due to the inability to pay for the service. 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.
