Durham is the county seat of Durham County, located in the east-central part of the Piedmont region along the Eno River. The directory lists 23 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 23 food pantries. Ark of Safety Outreach-Ministry Inc. (1201 W. Chapel Hill St) and Asbury Temple United Methodist Church (201 S. Alston Ave) are among them. Every listing is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.

What to bring

A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need

How it works in Durham

Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
Take what you need. There's no cost and no application

You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.

What neighbors know

These places change. If you've been to a pantry in Durham, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.

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Open by day in Durham

Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Durham. Call ahead to confirm.

Good to know

Which food pantries in Durham are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Durham food pantries are open: Monday (6), Tuesday (7), Wednesday (9), Thursday (9), Friday (5). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Durham open on weekends?

Most Durham food pantries run on weekdays and we don't currently list weekend hours here. Call 211 for weekend options.

Where can I get emergency food in Durham today?

Most Durham food pantries take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.

What do I need to bring to a food pantry in Durham?

Most Durham food pantries are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.

Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?

Most food pantries are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.

Which food pantries serve Durham, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Durham and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 27701, 27703, 27713, 27702, 27707, 27704. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Durham are open on Monday?

7 food pantries in Durham are open Monday: Emmanuel Pentecostal Temple - Durham, Faith Gospel Tabernacle, Food Bank Of Central & Eastern North Carolina, Mt. Zion Christian Church, Oak Grove UAFree Will Baptist Church,Inc, Salvation Army-Durham, Urban Ministries of Durham Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Durham are open on Tuesday?

8 food pantries in Durham are open Tuesday: Faith Gospel Tabernacle, First Calvary Baptist Church, Food Bank Of Central & Eastern North Carolina, Mt. Zion Christian Church, Oak Grove UAFree Will Baptist Church,Inc, On Fire for God(OFFG), Proclaiming Your Destiny Int'l Ministries Outreach, Urban Ministries of Durham Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Durham are open on Wednesday?

9 food pantries in Durham are open Wednesday: Ark of Safety Outreach-Ministry Inc., Durham Community Food Pantry, Faith Gospel Tabernacle, Fisher Memorial United Holy Church, Food Bank Of Central & Eastern North Carolina, Mt. Zion Christian Church, On Fire for God(OFFG), Salvation Army-Durham, and 1 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Durham are open on Thursday?

11 food pantries in Durham are open Thursday: Calvary Baptist Church/ Durham, Christian Assembly Emergency Food Pantry, Durham Community Food Pantry, Faith Gospel Tabernacle, First Calvary Baptist Church, Food Bank Of Central & Eastern North Carolina, House of Refuge, Mt. Zion Christian Church, and 3 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Durham are open on Friday?

6 food pantries in Durham are open Friday: Faith Gospel Tabernacle, Food Bank Of Central & Eastern North Carolina, Mt. Zion Christian Church, On Fire for God(OFFG), Proclaiming Your Destiny Int'l Ministries Outreach, Salvation Army-Durham. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Durham are open on Saturday?

3 food pantries in Durham are open Saturday: Asbury Temple United Methodist Church, Church of God of Prophecy- Durham, St James of Durham Baptist Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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