FOOD HELP · CRAVEN COUNTY, NC

Food help in Craven County

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

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Places to get food in Craven County

🥫 Food pantry

Abundant Life Miracle Center

Food pantry in New Bern, part of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina partner network.

  • 📍 1901 Garden St, New Bern, NC 28560 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tue 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (2nd Tuesday)
  • 🧺 scheduled food distribution (pickup)
  • 📞 252-633-3376

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Adelphia CDC Inc - Piney Grove AME Zion Church

Food pantry in Havelock, part of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina partner network.

  • 📍 1430 Temples Point Rd, Havelock, NC 28532 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (1st and 3rd Wednesdays)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 252-447-1600

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Adelphia CDC Inc - Wesley Chapel

Food pantry in New Bern, part of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina partner network.

  • 📍 1696 Tuscarora Rd, New Bern, NC 28561 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tue 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (4th Tuesday)
  • 🧺 scheduled food distribution (pickup)
  • 📞 910-238-2389

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Antioch Community Outreach Inc

Food pantry in New Bern, part of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina partner network.

  • 📍 762 Antioch Rd, New Bern, NC 28560 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 3:00 PM-6:00 PM (2nd Wednesday); Also available for emergencies as needed -- Please call 252-514-1567
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 252-514-1567

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Bear Paws Food Pantry

Food pantry in New Bern, part of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina partner network.

  • 📍 4200 Academic Dr, New Bern, NC 28562 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 8:00 AM-3:00 PM; Tue 8:00 AM-3:00 PM; Wed 8:00 AM-3:00 PM; Thu 8:00 AM-3:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM-3:00 PM; Open only to NBHS students and families
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 252-514-6041

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Feed Craven

Food pantry in New Bern, part of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina partner network.

  • 📍 3317 US Hwy 70 E, New Bern, NC 28560 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Fri 7:00 PM-8:00 PM (2nd and 4th Fridays); Registration 5:00PM to 6:00PM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 252-349-0787

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Havelock Cherry Point

Food pantry in Havelock, part of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina partner network.

  • 📍 925 E Main St Ste 20, Havelock, NC 28532 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 10:00 AM-12:00 PM; Mon 1:00 PM-2:00 PM; Tue 10:00 AM-12:00 PM; Tue 1:00 PM-2:00 PM; Wed 10:00 AM-12:00 PM; Wed 1:00 PM-2:00 PM; Fri 10:00 AM-12:00 PM; Fri 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 252-447-5190

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Living Bread Holiness Church

Food pantry in New Bern, part of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina partner network.

  • 📍 1116 Glenburnie Rd, New Bern, NC 28561 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Fri 10:00 AM-11:00 AM (1st Friday)
  • 🧺 scheduled food distribution (pickup)
  • 📞 252-671-2547

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Religious Community Services

Food pantry in Havelock, part of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina partner network.

  • 📍 114 Trade Ave, Havelock, NC 28532 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 5:30 PM-7:30 PM (1st Wednesday)
  • 🧺 scheduled food distribution (pickup)

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Religious Community Services

Food pantry in New Bern, part of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina partner network.

  • 📍 919 George St, New Bern, NC 28560 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tue 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Thu 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; By appointment for clients served within the last 3 months -- walk-ins available for new clients or clients returning after 3+ months
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina - Food Finder

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🏠 Shelter

Religious Community Services -Shelter

Shelter that serves meals in New Bern, part of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina partner network.

  • 📍 919 George St, New Bern, NC 28560 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Sun 3:00 PM-7:00 AM; Mon 3:00 PM-7:00 AM; Tue 3:00 PM-7:00 AM; Wed 3:00 PM-7:00 AM; Thu 3:00 PM-7:00 AM; Fri 3:00 PM-7:00 AM; Sat 3:00 PM-7:00 AM; Open 7 days a week
  • 🧺 shelter
  • 📞 252-633-2767
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Salvation Army - New Bern

Food pantry in New Bern, part of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina partner network.

  • 📍 1402 Rhem Ave, New Bern, NC 28560 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tue 1:00 PM-3:00 PM; Wed 1:00 PM-3:00 PM; Please bring ID to help with registration
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 252-637-2277

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Tabernacle Baptist Church

Food pantry in New Bern, part of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina partner network.

  • 📍 616 Broad St, New Bern, NC 28560 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 2:00 PM-3:30 PM (1st and 3rd Mondays)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 252-637-4166
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Vanceboro Christian Help Center

Food pantry in Vanceboro, part of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina partner network.

  • 📍 411 White St, Vanceboro, NC 28586 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 8:00 AM-12:30 PM; Wed 8:00 AM-12:30 PM; Fri 8:00 AM-12:30 PM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 252-244-1141

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Word of God Christian Center

Food pantry in New Bern, part of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina partner network.

  • 📍 3650 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Sat 9:00 AM-10:00 AM (1st and 3rd Saturdays)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 252-638-3474

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina - Food Finder

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Food help in Craven County: common questions

Where is a food pantry near me in Craven County?

Fork & Curb lists 15 places to get food in Craven County, North Carolina, including New Bern, Havelock and Vanceboro. Each listing shows hours, phone number and who can come.

Where can I get free meals in Craven County?

Call or text 211 for meal programs open today.

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.