Food

Google calendar of food  pantries and soup kitchens

This section up to date as of 2024

They're all on a bus line
Scroll down to "Grocery Delivery" section for delivery services

Apply for Food and Nutrition Services (FNS)

Apply for Food and Nutrition Services in NC
Link  to online application page
Link to paper copy of application 

Baby and Toddler

Baby Formula Resources on our Baby Page

Have children under 2 years old?
Can apply to TANF for assistance
Contact: Website (888) 991 - 3121

Food Bank

Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina
Website - search on page for local food bank and call for their hours and food availability that day

Grocery Delivery

This section up to date as of 2/18/2026

Food Not Bombs, Raleigh
Currently on pause as of mid 2025

Neighborfood Express
Delivers to Raleigh
Sign up here (it leads to a form we fill out and send to them - unfortunately we are not made aware of any order statuses as they are a different group but you can ask us and we'll reach out for you. They often do take a while to respond though)
Delivers on Saturdays between 10am and 12pm
Also delivers to hotels (we'll just include the hotel room number)

Motel Connect
Nutritious food delivered to families staying in motels/hotels and transitioning into houses/apartments; currently on pause | Website

Seniors

Meals on Wheels has Friendship Cafes for seniors to eat meals together Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 12 PM
Call or email ahead of time; numbers on their linked site