FOOD HELP · MCDOWELL COUNTY, NC

Food help in McDowell County

8 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 McDowell County

🥫 Food pantry

Centro Unido Latino Americano

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

  • 📍 79 Academy St, Marion, NC 28752 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Thu 12:00 PM-2:00 PM - Cada dos semanas Fechas para 2026: 7/16, 7/30, 8/13, 8/27, 9/10, 9/24. 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3, 12/17; Fri 9:00 AM-11:00 AM (every other week) - Dates for 2026: 7/24, 8/7, 8/21, 9/4, 9/18, 10/2, 10/30, 11/13, 12/11
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 💬 English, Spanish

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Choice Market

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

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Clinchfield UMC

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

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Dysartsville Christian Ministries

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

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Grace Community Church of McDowell

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

  • 📍 5182 US 70 West, Marion, NC 28752 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Thu 2:00 PM-3:30 PM (1st of month)
  • 🧺 groceries · Dairy · Eggs · Meat · Shelf Stable/Non-Perishable Goods
  • 💬 English
  • 📞 828-724-9599

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

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🥫 Food pantry

St. John's Food Pantry

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

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

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🚐 Mobile pantry

West Marion Market (@ Addie's Chapel)

Scheduled mobile food distribution in Marion listed by MANNA FoodBank.

  • 📍 201 Ridley Street, Marion, NC 28752 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Thu 3:30 PM-5:00 PM (4th of month)
  • 🧺 mobile/pop-up distribution
  • 📞 828-925-1080
  • 🔗 Website

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

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🚐 Mobile pantry

YMCA Market - A.C. Bud Hogan Community Center

Scheduled mobile food distribution in Old Fort listed by MANNA FoodBank.

  • 📍 909 East Main Street, Old Fort, NC 28762 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Thu 10:30 AM-11:30 AM ( 4th of month)
  • 🧺 mobile/pop-up distribution
  • 📞 828-775-7081
  • 🔗 Website

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

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Food help in McDowell County: common questions

Where is a food pantry near me in McDowell County?

Fork & Curb lists 8 places to get food in McDowell County, North Carolina, including Marion, Nebo and Old Fort. Each listing shows hours, phone number and who can come.

Where can I get free meals in McDowell 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.