FOOD HELP · NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC

Food help in New Hanover County

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

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Places to get food in New Hanover County

🥫 Food pantry

Bethany Presbyterian Church - Food Distribution Center

Food pantry in Castle Hayne.

  • 📍 2237 Castle Hayne Rd, Castle Hayne, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wednesdays 1-4pm. Meals on Wheels every 3rd Sunday. 910-762-7824
  • 🧺 Food Pantry
  • 📞 910-762-7824

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Food Pantries layer, 2024)

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Bread for Life

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

  • 📍 108 N Kerr Ave Suite K1, Wilmington, NC 28405 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tue 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (1st Tuesday); Fri 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (2nd, 3rd, and 4th Fridays); Serves adults ages 60 and older
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-399-7207

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

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Catholic Charities

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

  • 📍 4280 US Highway 421 N Suite 110, Wilmington, NC 28401 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tue 9:00 AM-11:30 AM; Fri 9:00 AM-11:30 AM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-251-8130

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

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Catholic Charities Ministries

Food pantry in Wilmington.

  • 📍 20 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: T-F 9:30 AM - 11 AM, 1 PM - 5 PM
  • 🧺 Food, clothing, shelter and more
  • 📞 910-251-8130

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Free Food Resources layer, 2024)

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CEC of Saint Peter the Fisherman

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

  • 📍 314 S Carolina Ave, Wilmington, NC 28401 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-763-6222

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

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🍲 Free meals

CEC of Saint Peter the Fisherman Inc

Free meal site in Wilmington, part of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina partner network.

  • 📍 411 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tue 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
  • 🧺 hot meals
  • 📞 910-763-6222

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

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🏠 Shelter

Coastal Horizons- Open House Youth Shelter

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

  • 📍 Call for location. This address is kept private for the safety of the people staying here.
  • 🕒 Hours: Sun 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Mon 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Tue 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Wed 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Thu 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Fri 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Sat 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Open 24/7
  • 🧺 shelter · confidential shelter - call for help
  • 📞 910-392-6936

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

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🍲 Free meals

First Baptist Church Carolina Beach

Free meal site in Carolina Beach, part of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina partner network.

  • 📍 409 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Thu 5:00 PM-6:30 PM; Fri 10:00 AM-12:00 PM; Martha's Kitchen On the Go Fridays 10:00AM to 12:00PM
  • 🧺 hot meals
  • 📞 910-458-5134

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

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First Fruit Ministries

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

  • 📍 2750 Vance St, Wilmington, NC 28412 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 10:00 AM-12:00 PM; Wed 10:00 AM-12:00 PM; Sat 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-794-9656

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

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First In Families of SE NC

Food pantry in Wilmington.

  • 📍 5041 New Centre Dr, Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: By appointment only - serves families and individuals with a child(ren) with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
  • 🧺 Food Pantry

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Food Pantries layer, 2024)

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Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC

Food pantry in Wilmington.

  • 📍 1314 Marstellar Street, Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: M-F 8:30 AM - 5 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 2 PM
  • 🧺 Food Bank, SNAP applications, unearned income-based programs

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Free Food Resources layer, 2024)

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🍲 Free meals

Good Shepherd Center - Meals

Free meal site in Wilmington, part of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina partner network.

  • 📍 811 Martin St, Wilmington, NC 28401 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 11:00 AM-12:00 PM; Tue 11:00 AM-12:00 PM; Wed 11:00 AM-12:00 PM; Thu 11:00 AM-12:00 PM; Fri 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
  • 🙋 Who can come: Direct phone 910-362-0292 Ext 101
  • 🧺 hot meals
  • 📞 910-362-0292

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

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Good Shepherd Center - Pantry

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

  • 📍 811 Martin St, Wilmington, NC 28401 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
  • 🙋 Who can come: Direct phone 910-362-0292 Ext 101
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-362-0292

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

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🏠 Shelter

Good Shepherd Center - Shelter

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

  • 📍 811 Martin St, Wilmington, NC 28403 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Sun 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Mon 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Tue 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Wed 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Thu 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Fri 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Sat 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week
  • 🙋 Who can come: Direct phone 910-362-0292 Ext 101 -- Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week
  • 🧺 shelter
  • 📞 910-362-0292

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

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Harbor United Methodist Church - Food Distribution Center

Food pantry in Wilmington.

  • 📍 4853 Masonboro Loop Rd, Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Open 3rd Saturday of each month 8:30-10:00am. 910-452-7202 ext 108
  • 🧺 Food Pantry
  • 📞 910-452-7202

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Food Pantries layer, 2024)

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Hawk's Harvest @ Catholic Campus Ministries

Food pantry in Wilmington.

  • 📍 4802 College Acres Dr, Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Available for all UNCW students. Open every Thursday 3:00-5:15pm (no appointment necessary).; ; Contact 910.792.0507 for appointments outside the above hours. Grocery store style.
  • 🧺 Food Pantry
  • 📞 910-792-0507

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Food Pantries layer, 2024)

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Hawk's Harvest @ Fisher University Union

Food pantry in Wilmington.

  • 📍 4855 Price Dr, Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Location between Subway & the Pod. Mondays & Wednesdays between 5:30-7:00pm - no appointment necessary. Contact: hawksharvest@uncw.edu.
  • 🧺 Food Pantry

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Food Pantries layer, 2024)

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Help Center of Federal Point

Food pantry in Wilmington.

  • 📍 7 N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-12pm.
  • 🧺 Food Pantry

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Food Pantries layer, 2024)

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Helping Hands St Stanislaus Catholic Church

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

  • 📍 4849 Castle Hayne Rd, Castle Hayne, NC 28429 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Thu 9:00 AM-11:00 AM; Every other Thursday - call for schedule
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-675-2336

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

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House of Mercy Outreach

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

  • 📍 4702 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Thu 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-392-2899

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

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Iglesia Vision 3D

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

  • 📍 359 Mercer Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Fri 4:00 PM-5:00 PM (1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th Fridays)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-512-6816

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

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Jesus Ministries

Food pantry in Wilmington.

  • 📍 6763 Market St, Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Call for days/times
  • 🧺 Food Bank/furniture assistance. I.D required
  • 📞 910-791-6763

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Free Food Resources layer, 2024)

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Liberty Baptist Church of Wilmington

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

  • 📍 7957 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 1:00 PM-4:00 PM (1st and 3rd Mondays)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-686-0176

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

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Lighthouse Shining Ministries

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

  • 📍 6622 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Sun 10:15 AM-11:00 AM; Thu 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-262-5233

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

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Love in Action @ Cape Fear Christian Church

Food pantry in Wilmington.

  • 📍 811 N College Road, Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: 2nd and 4th Thur of the month, 10 AM - 12 PM
  • 🧺 Food pantry
  • 📞 910-399-7131

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Free Food Resources layer, 2024)

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🥫 Food pantry

Market on Greenfield

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

  • 📍 1000 Greenfield St, Wilmington, NC 28401 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 10:00 AM-1:00 PM; Tue 1:00 PM-4:00 PM; Thu 10:00 AM-1:00 PM; Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM; Sat 10:00 AM-1:00 PM (2nd and 4th Saturdays); Upcoming Closures: 12/24-12/28 and 12/31-1/4
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-251-1465

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

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Miracle on Meares Agency

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

  • 📍 1019 Meares St, Wilmington, NC 28401 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 6:00 PM-7:00 PM (1st and 3rd Mondays)
  • 🧺 groceries

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

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Mother Hubbard's Cupboard

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

  • 📍 315 Red Cross St, Wilmington, NC 28401 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 12:00 PM-3:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-762-2199

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

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Mt Olive AME Church - Helping Hand Food Pantry

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

  • 📍 1001 S 7th St, Wilmington, NC 28401 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Sat 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (2nd and 3rd Saturdays)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-620-4738

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

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Myrtle Grove SDA Church - May be closed.

Food pantry in Wilmington.

  • 📍 7547 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Temporarily closed due to COVID-19.
  • 🧺 Food Pantry

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Food Pantries layer, 2024)

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New Covenant Holiness Church

Food pantry in Wilmington.

  • 📍 1102 Dawson Street, Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: 1st and 3rd Thursdays 10 AM - 12 PM
  • 🧺 Food pantry

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Free Food Resources layer, 2024)

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NourishNC

Food pantry in Wilmington.

  • 📍 3606 Market St, Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Call for days/times
  • 🧺 Food bags and backpacks for children and their families
  • 📞 910-465-0995

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Free Food Resources layer, 2024)

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Saint James AME Church

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

  • 📍 3425 Castle Hayne Rd, Castle Hayne, NC 28429 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tue 3:30 PM-5:30 PM (2nd Tuesday); Thu 3:30 PM-5:30 PM (4th Thursday)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-853-2253

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

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Saint Jude's Metropolitan

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

  • 📍 19 N 26th St, Wilmington, NC 28405 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tue 8:30 AM-11:00 AM (1st and 3rd Tuesdays)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-762-5833

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

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Saint Luke AME Zion Church

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

  • 📍 709 Church St, Wilmington, NC 28401 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-762-7876

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

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🏠 Shelter

Salvation Army - Wilmington

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

  • 📍 1410 William Booth Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Sun 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Mon 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Tue 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Wed 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Thu 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Fri 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Sat 12:00 AM-11:59 PM; Shelter Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week
  • 🧺 shelter
  • 📞 910-762-7354

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

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Salvation Army - Wilmington

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

  • 📍 20 N 4th St Suite 221, Wilmington, NC 28401 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tue 9:00 AM-11:30 AM; Thu 9:00 AM-11:30 AM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-762-7354

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

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Salvation Army - Wilmington - Food Distribution Center

Food pantry in Wilmington.

  • 📍 820 N 2nd St, Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from 9am-2pm.
  • 🧺 Food Pantry

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Food Pantries layer, 2024)

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Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church

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

  • 📍 719 Walnut St, Wilmington, NC 28401 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tue 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-232-6587

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

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🍲 Free meals

St. Paul United Methodist Church

Free meal site in Wilmington.

  • 📍 300 Harper Ave, Carolina Beach, Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Fridays 10 am
  • 🧺 Martha’s Kitchen on the Go
  • 📞 910-458-5310

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Free Food Resources layer, 2024)

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St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church

Food pantry in Wilmington.

  • 📍 4849 Castle Hayne Rd, Castle Hayne, Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Every other Thursday 9 AM - 11 AM
  • 🧺 Food pantry
  • 📞 910-675-2336

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Free Food Resources layer, 2024)

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Straightway Ministry

Food pantry in Wilmington.

  • 📍 3705 US Highway 421 N, Wilmington, Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Call for days/times
  • 🧺 Food pantry, low-income families are provided with a holiday meal or meals which
  • 📞 910-371-0111

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Free Food Resources layer, 2024)

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The A.C.T.S. Movement

Food pantry in Wilmington.

  • 📍 1019 Meares Street, Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: 1st Mondays: 6:00pm - 7:30pm; 3rd Mondays: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 🧺 FOOD PANTRY and HOP Program
  • 📞 910-777-7374

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Free Food Resources layer, 2024)

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The Healing Place of New Hanover County, Inc.

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

  • 📍 1000 Medical Center Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 4:00 PM-5:00 PM (2nd and 4th Mondays)
  • 🧺 scheduled food distribution (pickup)
  • 📞 910-970-4673

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

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The Help Center of Federal

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

  • 📍 7 N 3rd St, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 10:00 AM-12:00 PM; Tue 10:00 AM-12:00 PM; Wed 10:00 AM-12:00 PM; Thu 10:00 AM-12:00 PM; Fri 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-458-2777

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

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The Sister Isaac Center

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

  • 📍 412 Ann St, Wilmington, NC 28401 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 9:00 AM-11:00 AM; Tue 9:00 AM-11:00 AM; Wed 9:00 AM-11:00 AM; Thu 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
  • 🙋 Who can come: 910-762-5491 ext 135
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-762-5491

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

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Union Missionary Baptist

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

  • 📍 2711 Princess Pl Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Fri 4:00 PM-6:00 PM (2nd and 3rd Fridays)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-763-3006

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

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🍲 Free meals

Upper Room Praise and Worship

Free meal site in Wilmington.

  • 📍 406 Central Blvd., Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: WED 11 AM - 2 PM. contact@upperrooompwc.org
  • 🧺 Free lunch
  • 📞 910-228-5220

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Free Food Resources layer, 2024)

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Vigilant Hope

Free meal site in Wilmington.

  • 📍 Lake Forest Baptist Church 1626 Lake Branch Drive, Wilmington, Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: M: 8 AM - 10 AM Shower Trailers, 8:30 AM bagged breakfast. T: 10 AM - 1 PM Shower Trailers. Sat: 8 AM - 10 AM Shower Trailers, 8:30 AM bagged breakfast. email: info@vigilanthope.com
  • 🧺 Breakfast/Shower Trailer
  • 📞 910-317-0239

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Free Food Resources layer, 2024)

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Weekend Meals on Wheels - Elks Club

Free meal site in Wilmington.

  • 📍 Elks Club 922 Market St, Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: 2nd Sunday of each month, call for details
  • 🧺 Senior meals
  • 📞 910-612-0676

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Free Food Resources layer, 2024)

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Weekend Meals on Wheels - Temple of Israel

Free meal site in Wilmington.

  • 📍 Temple of Israel 922 Market St, Wilmington, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: 4th Sunday of each month, call for details
  • 🧺 Senior meals
  • 📞 910-612-0676

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: New Hanover County - Food Resources map (Free Food Resources layer, 2024)

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Wrightsboro United Methodist

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

  • 📍 3300 N Kerr Ave, Wilmington, NC 28405 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 8:30 AM-10:00 AM; Thu 3:15 PM-4:30 PM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 910-762-2583

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

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Food help in New Hanover County: common questions

Where is a food pantry near me in New Hanover County?

Fork & Curb lists 53 places to get food in New Hanover County, North Carolina, including Castle Hayne, Wilmington and Carolina Beach. Each listing shows hours, phone number and who can come.

Where can I get free meals in New Hanover 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.