FOOD HELP · ORANGE COUNTY, NC

Food help in Orange County

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

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Places to get food in Orange County

🥫 Food pantry

Amity United Methodist Church

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

  • 📍 825 N Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Thu 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (2nd and 4th Thursdays)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 984-234-0055

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Carr Methodist Church

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

  • 📍 8200 NC 49 North, Cedar Grove, NC 27231 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Fri 8:00 AM-9:00 AM (4th Fridays); 4th Fridays
  • 🧺 scheduled food distribution (pickup)
  • 📞 919-563-4364

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Cedar Grove Mount Zion AME Church

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

  • 📍 5124 NC Highway 86 N, Hillsborough, NC 27278 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Fri 9:30 AM-11:00 AM (3rd Friday); Also available by appointment please call- 919-732-5450
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 919-732-5450

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Grace and Peace Tabernacle

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

  • 📍 600 E Washington St, Mebane, NC 27302 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Sun 1:00 PM-3:00 PM; Mon 1:00 PM-3:00 PM; Tue 1:00 PM-3:00 PM; Wed 1:00 PM-3:00 PM; Thu 1:00 PM-3:00 PM; Fri 1:00 PM-3:00 PM; Sat 1:00 PM-3:00 PM; Drive thru: 2nd Monday 2pm and 4th Tuesday 5pm
  • 🧺 scheduled food distribution (pickup)
  • 📞 336-512-5954

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Hillsborough Church Of God

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

  • 📍 2412 Hwy 86 S, Hillsborough, NC 27278 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: 1st and 4th Thursdays - pantry walk in hours 10:00AM to 12:00PM; 2nd Thursday - drive thru TEFAP distribution 11:00AM to 1:00PM; 3rd Thursday - drive thru 10:00AM to 12:00PM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 919-923-0812

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Hillsborough SDA Church

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

  • 📍 1808 NC Hwy 86 N, Hillsborough, NC 27278 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 12:00 PM-1:00 PM (3rd Monday)
  • 🧺 scheduled food distribution (pickup)
  • 📞 919-259-1735

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Hillside Church Food Pantry

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

  • 📍 201 Culbreth Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Sat 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (1st and 3rd Saturdays)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 919-967-3056

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Hurdle Mills

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

  • 📍 1701 Jimmy Ed Rd, Hurdle Mills, NC 27541 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Thu 9:30 AM-10:30 AM (1st Thursday); Drive thru
  • 🧺 scheduled food distribution (pickup)
  • 📞 919-357-1994

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

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🍲 Free meals

Inter-Faith Council Community Kitchen

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

  • 📍 110 West Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Sun 11:15 AM-12:00 PM; Mon 11:15 AM-12:30 PM; Mon 5:00 PM-5:45 PM; Tue 11:15 AM-12:30 PM; Tue 5:00 PM-5:45 PM; Wed 11:15 AM-12:30 PM; Wed 5:00 PM-5:45 PM; Thu 11:15 AM-12:30 PM; Thu 5:00 PM-5:45 PM; Fri 11:15 AM-12:30 PM; Fri 5:00 PM-5:45 PM; Sat 11:15 AM-12:00 PM; Holiday lunch: 11:15am-12pm
  • 🧺 hot meals
  • 📞 919-929-6380

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Inter-Faith Council Community Market

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

  • 📍 110 West Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Tue 9:00 AM-7:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM-7:00 PM; Thu 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 919-929-6380

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Jones Grove Missionary Baptist Church

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

  • 📍 2713 Coleman Loop Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Sat 8:00 AM-10:00 AM (3rd Saturday)
  • 🧺 scheduled food distribution (pickup)
  • 📞 336-214-9273

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Life Point Church Storehouse

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

  • 📍 121 Orange High School Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Sat 12:00 PM-1:00 PM (1st, 2nd, and 4th Saturdays)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 919-638-9700

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Mebane's Chapel United Holy

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

  • 📍 421 Union St, Hillsborough, NC 27278 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Fri 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (1st Friday of the month)
  • 🧺 scheduled food distribution (pickup)
  • 📞 919-225-1228

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Orange Congregations Mission

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

  • 📍 300 Millstone Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 9:00 AM-4:30 PM; Tue 9:00 AM-4:30 PM; Wed 9:00 AM-4:30 PM; Thu 9:00 AM-4:30 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM; Open by appointment -- please call
  • 🙋 Who can come: 919-732-6194 Ext 12
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 919-732-6194

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Orange County DSS

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

  • 📍 113 Mayo St, Hillsborough, NC 27278 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Thu 9:00 AM-10:00 AM (4th Thursday (except for holidays)); Holiday month distribution dates: Tuesday, November 25th and Monday, December 22nd; Contact Leslie Ellis (919)245-2789
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 919-245-2800

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Piney Grove Baptist Church

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

  • 📍 1929 Piney Grove Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Fri 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (1st Friday of the month)
  • 🧺 scheduled food distribution (pickup)
  • 📞 919-939-3186

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

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🥫 Food pantry

PORCH Hillsborough

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

  • 📍 192 Torain Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Thu 8:15 AM-9:15 AM (3rd Thursday)
  • 🧺 scheduled food distribution (pickup)
  • 📞 919-360-1065

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

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🥫 Food pantry

PORCH Hillsborough at Cedar Grove Community Center

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

  • 📍 5800 NC Hwy 86 N, Hillsborough, NC 27278 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Fri 8:15 AM-9:15 AM (2nd Friday)
  • 🧺 scheduled food distribution (pickup)
  • 📞 919-360-1065

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Rogers-Eubanks Neighborhood

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

  • 📍 101 Edgar St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tue 11:00 AM-3:30 PM (2nd Tuesday); Sat 10:30 AM-3:30 PM (3rd Saturday)
  • 🧺 groceries · scheduled food distribution (pickup)
  • 📞 919-918-2822

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Saint John United Holy Church

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

  • 📍 607 Pine Acres Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Sat 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (2nd and 4th Saturdays)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 919-967-2318

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

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🥫 Food pantry

Town of Chapel Hill

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

  • 📍 2000 Eubanks Rd Chapel Hill Park and Ride lot, Chapel Hill, NC 27614 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 9:30 AM-10:30 AM (2nd and 4th Wednesdays); May open longer if supplies last
  • 🧺 scheduled food distribution (pickup)

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

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Food help in Orange County: common questions

Where is a food pantry near me in Orange County?

Fork & Curb lists 21 places to get food in Orange County, North Carolina, including Chapel Hill, Cedar Grove, Hillsborough and Mebane. Each listing shows hours, phone number and who can come.

Where can I get free meals in Orange 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.