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Food Pantries in Hillsborough, NC: Hours & Schedule
Hillsborough has 3 food pantries listed below. Filter by what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated September 2026
3rd Friday of each month · 12 PM – 2 PM
Orange County
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM ET
All areas
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM ET
Hillsborough
None open then.
Hillsborough, NC has 3 places to get free food as of September 2026: 3 food pantries. Cedar Grove Mt. Zion AME Church (5124 Highway 86 North) and Friends of Orange County DSS (300 W. Tryon Street) are among them. Every listing here 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 Hillsborough
- 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 Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Hillsborough. Call ahead to confirm.
Food Pantries open Monday in Hillsborough
- Friends of Orange County DSS: 8 AM – 5 PM
- Orange Congregations in Mission: 9 AM – 5 PM
Food Pantries open Tuesday in Hillsborough
- Friends of Orange County DSS: 8 AM – 5 PM
- Orange Congregations in Mission: 9 AM – 5 PM
Food Pantries open Wednesday in Hillsborough
- Friends of Orange County DSS: 8 AM – 5 PM
- Orange Congregations in Mission: 9 AM – 5 PM
Food Pantries open Thursday in Hillsborough
- Friends of Orange County DSS: 8 AM – 5 PM
- Orange Congregations in Mission: 9 AM – 5 PM
Food Pantries open Friday in Hillsborough
- Cedar Grove Mt. Zion AME Church: 12 PM (3rd Friday)
- Friends of Orange County DSS: 8 AM – 5 PM
- Orange Congregations in Mission: 9 AM – 5 PM
Good to know
Which food pantries in Hillsborough are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Hillsborough food pantries are open: Monday (2), Tuesday (2), Wednesday (2), Thursday (2), Friday (2). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there food pantries in Hillsborough open on weekends?
Most Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough today?
Most Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough?
Most Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough, Oklahoma?
These food pantries serve Hillsborough and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 27278. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which food pantries in Hillsborough are open on Monday?
2 food pantries in Hillsborough are open Monday: Friends of Orange County DSS, Orange Congregations in Mission. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Hillsborough are open on Tuesday?
2 food pantries in Hillsborough are open Tuesday: Friends of Orange County DSS, Orange Congregations in Mission. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Hillsborough are open on Wednesday?
2 food pantries in Hillsborough are open Wednesday: Friends of Orange County DSS, Orange Congregations in Mission. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Hillsborough are open on Thursday?
2 food pantries in Hillsborough are open Thursday: Friends of Orange County DSS, Orange Congregations in Mission. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Hillsborough are open on Friday?
3 food pantries in Hillsborough are open Friday: Cedar Grove Mt. Zion AME Church, Friends of Orange County DSS, Orange Congregations in Mission. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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