FOOD HELP · CHEROKEE COUNTY, NC

Food help in Cherokee County

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

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Places to get food in Cherokee County

🥫 Food pantry

Andrews SDA @ Cherokee County Andrews Senior Center

Food pantry in Andrews, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 45 Park Street Senior Center, Andrews, NC 28901 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 12:00 PM-1:15 PM - only one Wednesday/month 3rd or 4th Wednesday
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-835-2694

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Bellview Community Development Center

Food pantry in Murphy, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 270 Old Bellview Road, Murphy, NC 28906 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Thu 12:00 PM-2:00 PM (every other week) - Upcoming distributions are 8/6, 8/20, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1 and continuing every other week.
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-835-3844

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Cherokee County Food Pantry

Food pantry in Andrews, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 121 Main Street West End Plaza, Andrews, NC 28901 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tue 9:30 AM-12:00 PM; Sat 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-361-0975

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Cherokee County Sharing Center, Inc

Food pantry in Murphy, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 517 Hiwassee Street, Murphy, NC 28906 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 10:30 AM-12:30 PM; Mon 11:00 AM-1:00 PM - Hot Meal; Mon 12:00 PM-2:00 PM; Fri 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
  • 🧺 groceries · hot/cold meals
  • 📞 828-360-4041
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🚐 Mobile pantry

Harrah's Casino - Valley River

Scheduled mobile food distribution in Murphy listed by MANNA FoodBank.

  • 📍 777 Casino Parkway, Murphy, NC 28906 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (2nd of month) - EVERY EVEN MONTH. Market days may vary due to MANNA holidays, market cancellations, and rescheduling.
  • 🧺 mobile/pop-up distribution
  • 📞 828-497-8557

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🚐 Mobile pantry

Hiwassee Dam Community Building

Scheduled mobile food distribution in Murphy listed by MANNA FoodBank.

  • 📍 7829 Highway 294, Murphy, NC 28906 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 11:30 AM-12:30 PM (3rd of month) - Market days may vary due to MANNA holidays, market cancellations, and rescheduling.
  • 🧺 mobile/pop-up distribution
  • 📞 904-254-6181

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🍲 Free meals

Sparrow's Nest

Free meal site in Murphy, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 517 Hiwassee Street, Murphy, NC 28906 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
  • 🧺 hot/cold meals
  • 📞 828-557-1693

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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Food help in Cherokee County: common questions

Where is a food pantry near me in Cherokee County?

Fork & Curb lists 7 places to get food in Cherokee County, North Carolina, including Andrews and Murphy. Each listing shows hours, phone number and who can come.

Where can I get free meals in Cherokee 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.