FOOD HELP · CALDWELL COUNTY, NC

Food help in Caldwell County

11 places to get food nearby: food pantry, shelter, free meals and mobile pantry. Call ahead if you can, since hours sometimes change.

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Places to get food in Caldwell County

🥫 Food pantry

Bags of Blessings

Food pantry in Lenoir, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC partner network.

  • 📍 1808 Union Grove Rd., Lenoir, NC 28645 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tu: 5p - 7p (2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-728-2221

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC - Food Finder

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🏠 Shelter

Dulatown Outreach - Kwanzaa Family Inn

Shelter that serves meals in Lenoir, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC partner network.

  • 📍 1631 Old North Rd., Lenoir, NC 28645 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Please call for availability
  • 🧺 shelter · meals
  • 📞 828-758-2482

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

First Baptist Church Whitnel

Food pantry in Lenoir, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC partner network.

  • 📍 1201 Connelly Springs Rd SW, Lenoir, NC 28645 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: 3rd Thursday 9a-11a
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-754-3240

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Hope in Christ Church

Food pantry in Granite Falls, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC partner network.

  • 📍 6062 Petra Mill Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tu: 5p-6:30p (1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-396-7690

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC - Food Finder

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🍲 Free meals

Lenoir Soup Kitchen

Free meal site in Lenoir, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC partner network.

  • 📍 1113 College Avenue SW, Lenoir, NC 28645 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: M - F: 11a - 12p (Lunch); Su: 4p - 4:45p (Dinner)
  • 🧺 hot meals
  • 📞 828-758-1411

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC - Food Finder

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🚐 Mobile pantry

Mobile - South Caldwell Christian Ministry

Scheduled mobile food distribution in Caldwell County listed by Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC.

  • 📍 NC
  • 🕒 Hours: 3rd Thursday: around 12p: call for avaliability 3rd Sat: 10a - 10:30a: Hudson Middle School 291 Mtn Rd, Hudson; Location varies - call for current site
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-396-4000

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Mountain View Baptist Food Pantry

Food pantry in Lenoir, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC partner network.

  • 📍 2820 Lum Davis Lane, Lenoir, NC 28645 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Sa: 9a - 12p (3rd Saturday of each month) 1st Tues: 5:30p-7:30p
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-320-9345

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Pay it Foward Food Pantry

Food pantry in Lenoir, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC partner network.

  • 📍 2058 Harper Avenuw NW, Lenoir, NC 28645 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Th: 9a - 12p (2nd and 4th Thursday of each month); Sa: 9a - 12p (1st Saturday of each month)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-572-4441

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC - Food Finder

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🏠 Shelter

Shelter Home of the Foothills

Confidential shelter in Lenoir; call for help - location is not published.

  • 📍 Call for location. This address is kept private for the safety of the people staying here.
  • 🕒 Hours: Please call for availability
  • 🧺 shelter · meals · confidential shelter - call for help
  • 📞 828-758-0888

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

South Caldwell Christian Ministry

Food pantry in Granite Falls, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC partner network.

  • 📍 5 Quarry Rd., Granite Falls, NC 28630 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tu & Th: 9a - 5p; W: 9a - 2p
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-396-4000

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

The Salvation Army - Granite Falls

Food pantry in Granite Falls, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC partner network.

  • 📍 4370 Hickory Blvd., Granite Falls, NC 28630 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: M - F: 9a - 3:30p
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-236-6922

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC - Food Finder

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Food help in Caldwell County: common questions

Where is a food pantry near me in Caldwell County?

Fork & Curb lists 11 places to get food in Caldwell County, North Carolina, including Lenoir and Granite Falls. Each listing shows hours, phone number and who can come.

Where can I get free meals in Caldwell County?

Tap Meals above to see places serving free meals, with their serving hours.

Should I call before I go?

It's a good idea. Hours change around holidays and weather, and some places ask you to bring an ID or proof of address.