Orange County Food Drive 2025
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The Orange County Department of Social Services (DSS) alerted residents at the end of October that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits — also known as Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) — may not be issued in November 2025 if the ongoing federal government shutdown continues past the end of October and no contingency funds are made available by the federal government.
Now that we are into November, the federal government anticipates releasing some contingency reserve funds to cover part of SNAP benefits in November, but the USDA has not yet determined how it will proceed. If the shutdown continues, the situation will be exacerbated, making it even more challenging for families in the weeks and months to come.
Our area pantries and nonprofits are working diligently to help fill the gap, but need our support! Here is where our Orange County and Municipal Staff can help! We are conducting another food drive from November 6 until December 19.
What We Are Encouraging Staff To Donate
- Canned Goods
- Canned Meat (chicken, tuna, pork, fish, etc.)
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Vegetables (beans especially)
- Canned Soup
- Canned Dairy
- Canned Pasta (should be low sodium)
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Jelly
- Dry Goods
- Pasta (whole grain is preferred)
- Dry Beans
- Lentils
- Rice (boxes or 1-pound bags)
- Cereal and Oatmeal
- Nut Butters (peanut, almond, hazelnut, etc.)
- Baking Ingredients (flour, sugar, cacao, etc.)
- Oils (canola, olive, vegetable, etc.)
- Herbs & Seasonings
- Dried Fruit
- Beverages (tea, coffee, sport drink mixes, etc.)
- Other Foods
- Breakfast/Granola Bars with protein
- Fruit or Applesauce Cups (low sugar)
- Baby Food
- Baby Formula
- 100% Juice Boxes (shelf stable)
- Squeezable pouches of fruits & vegetables
- Healthy School Snacks
- Condiments (mayonnaise, mustard, etc.)
Many pantries love to receive meat and fresh vegetables, too! Meat should be purchased from a retail store or farm. Meat should have been processed and packed by a licensed processor. Produce should be of good quality and be able to be held for at least 2-3 days without spoiling. Check with your selected pantry first to make sure they have freezer and refrigerator capabilities before donating meat.
Each County Department and Town Staff Team is asked to keep track of the number of cans, boxes, and other containers of food they collect. Donations should be taken to an area pantry every week or as often as you can depending on how much is collected. Donations can be brought to the Orange County Department of Social Services Pantry located at 113 Mayo St, Hillsborough or you can “adopt” one or more of the area pantries listed below to donate items to.
Please contact pantries in advance to arrange a delivery time. It’s also encouraged for you to have a conversation with these pantries to make sure you are collecting the items they need most from the list above.
Amity United Methodist Church
825 N Estes Dr, Chapel Hill
919-967-7546
Open Thursdays
10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Efland United Methodist Church (Collaborative Churches of Efland)
Food Pantry
3418 US Hwy 70 W, Efland
904-568-0513
Call to arrange delivery time.
Heavenly Groceries
510 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill (inside St. Joseph CME Church Fellowship Hall)
919-960-1670
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays
2:00-4:30 P.M.
Hillsborough Church of God
2412 Hwy 86 S, Hillsborough
919-923-0812
Call to arrange delivery time.
Inter-Faith Council for Social Service (IFC)
110 W Main St, Carrboro
Open Daily
Mebane’s Chapel United Holy Church
421 W Union St, Hillsborough
919-225-1228
Call to arrange delivery time.
Mt Zion AME Church
5124 NC Hwy 86, Hillsborough
Call to arrange delivery time.
Orange Congregations in Mission (OCIM)
300 Millstone Dr, Hillsborough
919-732-6194 x12
Monday-Friday
9:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M.
PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro
202 S. Greensboro St, Carrboro
919-357-1800
Call to arrange delivery time.
PORCH Hillsborough
919-213-0492
Call to arrange delivery time.
Rogers Road Rena Community Center
101 Edgar St, Chapel Hill
919-918-2822
Monday-Friday 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.; Saturday 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
TABLE
311 E. Main St, Carrboro
919-636-4860
Call to arrange delivery time.
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Have questions? Contact Orange County Food Security Extension Agent Jonathon Smith at 919-245-2057 or jonathon_smith@ncsu.edu. He will be happy to help however he can.