Food Resources in the Triangle Area of North Carolina
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Revised 12/4/2026. This list is alphabetical. Resources will be added as information becomes available. Email Madrasplaids@gmail.com to recommend additional resources.
Most of these resources were included in an article in the News and Observer newspaper in October 2025; some additions have been made. Make sure to check out each organization to your own satisfaction before committing to support.
Where: St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, 1902 W. Main St., Durham, NC; Omie's Coffee Shop and Roastery, 3200 Roxboro Road, Durham, NC,
What they accept: Fresh produce, beverages (water bottles, juice boxes, milk, coffee/tea), Grab & go foods, Bread, Eggs, Dry & canned goods, Pet food, to-go ware (utensils, containers), personal care items (shampoo, menstrual products, toothpaste). Check the web site for what they do not accept.
How to volunteer: Use the form on their web site: https://www.durhamcommunityfridges.com/join-us.html
Durham Community Food Pantry (run by Catholic Charities)
Where: 2020 Chapel Hill Rd., Suite 30, Durham, NC 27707 (in the same location as The Scrap Exchange).
What they accept. Call for information on food donation (there is no information on the web page). They accept monetary donations.
How to volunteer: Call 919-286-1964.
Where: 25014 N Roxboro St., Durham, NC 27704 Hours: Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sundays 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
What they accept: Shelf-stable food (canned chicken/tuna, rice and beans), plus hygiene items. They also accept monetary donations.
How to volunteer: Volunteers can help pack and distribute food boxes during two-hour shifts Monday through Wednesday. Register online.
Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC
Where: 1924 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604 and 2700 Angier Ave., Suite A, Durham, NC 27703 Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
What they accept: Non-perishable foods, refrigerated or frozen items, produce, hygiene items, cleaning items, paper products and monetary gifts.
How to volunteer: Volunteers can sort food in the warehouse for shifts; groups and individuals are welcome. Register online.
Fort Bragg Armed Services YMCA
Where: 2-2411 Rodney Trail, Fort Bragg, NC 28307.
For more information on their support of military families in need of food support: https://fortbragg.asymca.org/services/food-assistance/
They gratefully accept monetary donations.
· Where: 621 W Holly Springs Rd., Holly Springs, NC 27540 Hours: Mondays 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m
· What they accept: Current needs include dry beans, canned beans, canned vegetables, dry pasta, canned soup, cereal, jelly, crackers, canned fruit, sides, broth, canned meats and pasta sauce. They also accept monetary donations .
· How to volunteer: Volunteers can help in the garden (Thurs/Sat 9–11:30 a.m.), sort and pack food items, and deliver to clients. Register online.
Jewish Family Services Food Pantry
· Where: 8210 Creedmoor Road, Suite 104, Raleigh NC 27613. Food distribution to clients is by appointment only- Call (919) 676-2295 ext 112 or request services online. They have a Kosher section.
· What they accept: See list of in-kind donations at https://www.raleighcaryjfs.org/jfs-wish-list. You an order from Amazon for direct delivery to the food pantry. They also accept monetary donations.
· How to volunteer: Volunteer application form is available here.
· Where: 5123 Revere Road - Durham, NC 27713. Phone 984-484-8476
· What they accept: Contact for more information about in-kind donations: Email ContactUs@ParktownFoodHub.org They also accept monetary donations: https://parktownfoodhub.org/donate.
· How to volunteer: Volunteers can rotate stock and assemble food pantry bags. Link to Signuphttps://parktownfoodhub.org/volunteer Genius
· Where: 202 S Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC 27510 Hours: If you live in a PORCH neighborhood, you should check with your Neighborhood Coordinator about when to leave donated bags of food on your porch.
· What they accept: Current needs include cereal, oatmeal, pasta sauce, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruit, canned soup, canned tuna and chicken, pasta, dried beans and mac and cheese.
· How to volunteer: Volunteers can help pack and organize food boxes. Register online .
Raleigh Dream Center - Mobile Food Pantry
· Where: 4301 Louisburg Rd., Raleigh, NC 27604 Hours: Weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
· What they accept: Non-perishable foods, baby supplies, hygiene products; beanies, blankets, holiday food and toys from October-December.
· How to volunteer: Volunteers help distribute food, drive trucks and help with pick-ups. Register online .
Soldiers and Airmen Assistance Fund - "During times of need, the SAAF-NC provides financial assistance, guidance, and support to North Carolina National Guard service members and families." There is an online application for assistance: https://saaf-nc.com/#
Where: SAAF-NC, 7410 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
What they accept: They accept monetary donations.
Triangle Family Services Food Pantry
Where: 3937 Western Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27606 Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-3 p.m. or Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
What they accept: Non-perishable foods, hygiene products, home essentials (such as laundry detergent and bed linens) and gently used books.
How to volunteer: Volunteers can help organize donations and maintain facilities. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, email volunteers@tfsnc.org and include “volunteer” in the subject line.
· Where: 149 E Holding Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587 Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, plus the second and third Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
· What they accept: Current needs include peanut butter, canned soup, canned vegetables, canned meat, canned fruit, cereal, oatmeal, grits, mac and cheese, ramen noodles, rice, dried beans, tomato sauce, pasta, crackers, feminine hygiene products, diapers and pet food. They also accept monetary donations .
· How to volunteer: Volunteer opportunities include sorting and distributing food to clients. Register online.
Urban Ministries of Wake County
· Where: 1390 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27603 Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. until the pantry reaches capacity.
· What they accept: You can purchase items through the food pantry’s wishlist with Walmart and have your order directly shipped to them.
· How to volunteer: Volunteers can help pack boxes with groceries, organize shelves, breakdown boxes and help clean the pantry area. To learn more, email volunteer@urbanmin.org.
RESOURCES FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY
Feeding America and local community food pantries often step in to fill gaps when federal benefits are delayed. You can find nearby pantries at feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank .
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina (919-875-0707): a large nonprofit network serving central and eastern NC (including the Triangle), working with many partner agencies.
Inter‑Faith Food Shuttle (919-250-0043): they feed neighbors, teach self-sufficiency and grow healthy food.
Carolina Cares Inc.: volunteer-operated, providing no-cost food, clothes and connections for households facing food insecurity.
Tri‑Area Ministry Food Pantry (919-556-7144): located in Wake Forest, this pantry is nonprofit, non-denominational, volunteer-run and serves families in need.
Wake Network of Care: Organized into different maps depending on the type of service needed. Services for Wake County only. Wake Network of Care
Durham County Area Food Resources Locator: Locate food resources in Durham County. Available in English and Spanish. Phone friendly maps. Durham County Area Food Resources Locator
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