Food Resources
Wake County Food Map
Explore a countywide map of food pantries, food hubs, and additional community resources, including Latinx and Hispanic services.
➡️ View the Wake County Food Map
Food Finder (Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina)
Search by ZIP code to find nearby food pantries and meal programs. Be sure to contact the location before visiting to confirm hours of operation.
Free and Reduced Lunch
The Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Application helps determine whether a student qualifies for school meals at a free or reduced cost. Eligibility is determined using federal household income guidelines.
➡️ ESA Free and Reduced Lunch Application
McKinney-Vento Support
McKinney-Vento support is not limited to families staying in shelters or living on the streets. If your family is temporarily staying with others, living in a motel, or experiencing another uncertain housing situation, your child may qualify for support. Please contact Ms. Gentry, ESA’s McKinney-Vento Liaison, to talk privately about your family’s circumstances, or read the PDF below to learn more.