FOOD HELP · JACKSON COUNTY, NC

Food help in Jackson County

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

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Places to get food in Jackson County

🥫 Food pantry

Cornbread & Roses

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

  • 📍 1294 Savannah Drive, Sylva, NC 28789 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Sun 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
  • 🧺 groceries · Dairy · Eggs · Fruits & Vegetables · Meat · Pet Food / Supplies
  • 💬 English, Spanish
  • 📞 828-283-0235

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Cullowhee Valley Baptist Church

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

  • 📍 36 Tilley Creek Road, Cullowhee, NC 28723 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 4:00 PM-5:30 PM ( 1st, 3rd of month) - We are closed on Holidays.
  • 🧺 groceries · Eggs · Fruits & Vegetables · Meat · Shelf Stable/Non-Perishable Goods
  • 📞 828-399-9244

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

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🚐 Mobile pantry

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI)

Scheduled mobile food distribution in Cherokee listed by MANNA FoodBank.

  • 📍 27 Long Branch Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Thu 12:00 PM-2:00 PM ( 3rd of month)
  • 🧺 mobile/pop-up distribution
  • 📞 828-359-6934
  • 🔗 Website

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Fishes & Loaves

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

  • 📍 543 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC 28717 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 4:00 PM-6:30 PM; Thu 4:00 PM-6:30 PM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-743-4931
  • 🔗 Website

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Grace House - Whittier UMC

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

  • 📍 35 Main Street, Whittier, NC 28789 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Sat 9:00 AM-10:30 AM - Closed every 5th Saturday of the month
  • 🙋 Who can come: Service area: Swain and Jackson Counties and Cherokee Indian Reservation
  • 🧺 groceries · Fruits & Vegetables · Meat · Shelf Stable/Non-Perishable Goods
  • 📞 828-269-6262
  • 🔗 Website

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

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🚐 Mobile pantry

Harrah's Casino - Cherokee

Scheduled mobile food distribution in Cherokee listed by MANNA FoodBank.

  • 📍 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, NC 28719 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Thu 1:30 PM-2:30 PM (1st of month)
  • 🧺 mobile/pop-up distribution
  • 📞 828-497-8777

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

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🥫 Food pantry

The Community Table

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

  • 📍 23 Central Street, Sylva, NC 28779 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 11:00 AM-5:30 PM - FOOD PANTRY HOURS; Mon 11:01 AM-5:29 PM - Little Free Library Hours; Mon 4:00 PM-5:30 PM - EVENING MEALS; Tue 11:00 AM-5:30 PM - FOOD PANTRY HOURS; Tue 11:01 AM-5:29 PM - Little Free Library Hours; Tue 4:00 PM-5:30 PM - EVENING MEALS; Thu 11:00 AM-5:30 PM - FOOD PANTRY HOURS; Thu 11:01 AM-5:29 PM - Little Free Library Hours; Thu 4:00 PM-5:30 PM - EVENING MEALS; Fri 11:00 AM-5:30 PM - FOOD PANTRY HOURS; Fri 11:01 AM-5:29 PM - Little Free Library Hours; Fri 4:00 PM-5:30 PM - EVENING MEALS
  • 🙋 Who can come: Service area: WCU Campus staff, faculty, students, Cullowhee area neighbors, anyone in need.
  • 🧺 groceries · hot/cold meals · mobile/pop-up distribution · Dairy · Eggs · Fruits & Vegetables
  • 💬 English, Spanish
  • 📞 828-586-6782
  • 🔗 Website

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

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🥫 Food pantry

The Lord's Closet - Ochre Hill Baptist Church

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

  • 📍 14 Norman Drive, Sylva, NC 28779 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 5:00 PM-7:00 PM (4th of month)
  • 🧺 groceries · Dairy · Eggs · Fruits & Vegetables · Meat · Shelf Stable/Non-Perishable Goods
  • 💬 English
  • 📞 828-507-2842
  • 🔗 Website

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Unidxs Wnc

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

  • 📍 503 Mill St., Sylva, NC 28779 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tue 2:30 PM-4:30 PM (every other week) - Open distribution by appointment dedicated to Families with more than 5 people in their household; Wed 10:30 AM-12:30 PM (every other week) - Open for distribution by appointment dedicated to families with small children and Seniors +60; Wed 4:30 PM-6:30 PM (every other week) - Open for distribution no appointment required
  • 🧺 groceries · Dairy · Diapers · Eggs · Fruits & Vegetables · Household Products
  • 💬 English, Spanish
  • 📞 828-242-7345
  • 🔗 Website

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

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🥫 Food pantry

United Christian Ministries of Jackson County

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

  • 📍 191 Skyland Drive, Sylva, NC 28779 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; Tue 12:30 PM-5:00 PM; Wed 10:00 AM-12:30 PM; Thu 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; Fri 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • 🙋 Who can come: Service area: COUNTY: Jackson, COUNTY: Jackson County
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-586-8228
  • 🔗 Website

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Wilkesdale St. Outreach

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

  • 📍 64 Wilkesdale St., Sylva, NC 28779 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 5:00 PM-6:00 PM (2nd/4th of month)
  • 🧺 groceries · Eggs · Fruits & Vegetables · Meat · Shelf Stable/Non-Perishable Goods
  • 📞 828-399-9244

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

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Food help in Jackson County: common questions

Where is a food pantry near me in Jackson County?

Fork & Curb lists 11 places to get food in Jackson County, North Carolina, including Sylva, Cullowhee, Cherokee and Cashiers. Each listing shows hours, phone number and who can come.

Where can I get free meals in Jackson 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.