Raleigh, NC has 7 places to get free food as of September 2026: 7 food pantries. Brooks Ave Church Of Christ (700 Brooks Avenue) and Church Of God Of Prophecy Raleigh (5005 Western Blvd) 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 Raleigh

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 Raleigh, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.

No notes yet. Be the first to help someone out.

Open by day in Raleigh

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

Good to know

Which food pantries in Raleigh are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Raleigh food pantries are open: Monday (1), Tuesday (2), Wednesday (2), Thursday (3), Friday (1), Saturday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Raleigh open on weekends?

Yes, 1 open Saturday in Raleigh. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.

Where can I get emergency food in Raleigh today?

Most Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

Most Raleigh 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 Raleigh, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Raleigh and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 27607, 27606, 27603, 27605, 27610. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Raleigh are open on Monday?

2 food pantries in Raleigh are open Monday: North Carolina A Philip Randolph food pantry, Upper Room Church of God in Christ. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Raleigh are open on Tuesday?

2 food pantries in Raleigh are open Tuesday: North Carolina A Philip Randolph food pantry, Pullen Memorial Baptist Church Round Table. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Raleigh are open on Wednesday?

2 food pantries in Raleigh are open Wednesday: Hope Community Church Food Pantry, North Carolina A Philip Randolph food pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Raleigh are open on Thursday?

3 food pantries in Raleigh are open Thursday: Church Of God Of Prophecy Raleigh, North Carolina A Philip Randolph food pantry, Pullen Memorial Baptist Church Round Table. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Raleigh are open on Friday?

1 food pantries in Raleigh is open Friday: North Carolina A Philip Randolph food pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Raleigh are open on Saturday?

2 food pantries in Raleigh are open Saturday: Brooks Ave Church Of Christ, Faith Missionary Baptist Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Run a food bank or pantry?

Serve.Love gives you free volunteer scheduling, check-in, and grant-ready hour reports, built by people who’ve worked food relief, not a company that only sold the software.

See how it works →