FOOD HELP · WATAUGA COUNTY, NC

Food help in Watauga County

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

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Places to get food in Watauga County

🚐 Mobile pantry

Blowing Rock Cares - Mobile

Scheduled mobile food distribution in Watauga County listed by Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC.

  • 📍 NC
  • 🕒 Hours: 1st Fri, 12:30p -2p: Blackburn's Chapel 3986 Todd Railroad Grade Rd, Todd, NC 28684 2nd Th, 4p - 6p: Deep Gap FD 6583 Old 421 S 3rd Tues, 4p - 6p: Willowdale Baptist 133 Westside Drive #135, Vilas; Location varies - call for current site
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-532-3323

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Blowing Rock Cares Food Pantry

Food pantry in Blowing Rock, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC partner network.

  • 📍 1218 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC 28605 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 9a -12p
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-532-3323

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC - Food Finder

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🍲 Free meals

Casting Bread Canteen

Free meal site in Blowing Rock, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC partner network.

  • 📍 194 Aho Road, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wednesay and Thursday - 11a - 2p
  • 🧺 hot meals
  • 📞 828-783-3510

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Casting Bread Food Market

Food pantry in Blowing Rock, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC partner network.

  • 📍 194 Aho Rd., Blowing Rock, NC 28605 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: W & Th: 10a - 3p
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-783-3510

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Greenway Baptist Church

Food pantry in Boone, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC partner network.

  • 📍 880 Greenway Rd., Boone, NC 28607 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Th: 9:30a-12:30p & 3:45p-6p
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-264-7750

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC - Food Finder

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🍲 Free meals

Hospitality House

Free meal site in Boone, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC partner network.

  • 📍 338 Brook Hollow Rd., Boone, NC 28607 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: M - Su: 6:30a - 8:30a (Breakfast), 11:30a - 1p (Lunch), 5:30p - 6:30p (Dinner)
  • 🧺 hot meals
  • 📞 828-264-1237

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Hospitality House of NWNC Food Pantry

Food pantry in Boone, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC partner network.

  • 📍 338 Brook Hollow Rd, Boone, NC 28607 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Pantry: M-Su: 12p - 4p; Soup Kitchen: M - Su: 6:30a - 8:30a (Breakfast), 11:30a - 1p (Lunch), 5:30p - 6:30p (Dinner)
  • 🧺 groceries · hot meals
  • 📞 828-264-1237

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Hunger and Health Coalition Food Pantry

Food pantry in Boone, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC partner network.

  • 📍 141 Health Center Dr., Boone, NC 28607 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: M - F: 9a-4p
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-262-1628

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC - Food Finder

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🥫 Food pantry

Western Watauga Food Outreach

Food pantry in Vilas, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC partner network.

  • 📍 120 Henson Hollar Rd., Vilas, NC 28692 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Th: 3:30p-5p
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-262-1628

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC - Food Finder

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Food help in Watauga County: common questions

Where is a food pantry near me in Watauga County?

Fork & Curb lists 9 places to get food in Watauga County, North Carolina, including Blowing Rock, Boone and Vilas. Each listing shows hours, phone number and who can come.

Where can I get free meals in Watauga 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.