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Food banks in North Carolina.
Seven regional food banks serve all 100 counties of North Carolina, distributing hundreds of millions of pounds of food annually through partner agencies.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC
MANNA FoodBank
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
Food Bank of the Albemarle
Real Phone Numbers, Real Help
Need food today?
If a local food bank above can't help right away, these national hotlines can connect you to a soup kitchen, pantry, or emergency meal site near you.
general24/7 in most areas
211 — Local Help, Any Need
United Way nationwide help line. Connects you with local food, housing, utility, healthcare, employment, and crisis services in your community.
2-1-1Official sitefoodMon–Fri, 8am–8pm ET
USDA National Hunger Hotline
Free help finding food banks, SNAP/EBT info, soup kitchens, and meal sites near you. English and Spanish operators.
1-866-348-6479En español: 1-877-842-6273Official siteNote: These are official government and 501(c)(3) hotlines we share as a public service. Ask Helping Hand is not affiliated with these organizations.