Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church, at 1209 N Elizabeth Street, Durham, North Carolina, hosts frequent free community events. They list their events on their Facebook page. Community Meals Elizabeth Street UMC hosts a free community meal the last Tuesday of every month except for December. The meals take place at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. No RSVP is required. Please follow Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Free Summertime Seafood Community Meal at Elizabeth Street UMC July 29
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Parktown Food Hub — Open Food Distribution Day July 24
Parktown Food Hub is a community-based partnership aimed at reducing hunger and food insecurity in South Durham. Follow them on Facebook for announcements. Please check their website calendar and Facebook page before heading out, to make sure that there haven't been any changes. On their calendar you can find upcoming food distributions, events and volunteer opportunities. Donations are welcome … [Read more...] about Parktown Food Hub — Open Food Distribution Day July 24
Free Food Giveaway Pop-Up at St. Augustine University in Raleigh July 22
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina offers many free giveaways at pop-up events throughout the month. The goal of these pop-up events is to supplement the work of locally run food pantries, soup kitchens and other organizations that distribute food to those in need. You can find the current schedule of the pop-up markets at foodbankcenc.org/popup-markets. The schedule is usually … [Read more...] about Free Food Giveaway Pop-Up at St. Augustine University in Raleigh July 22
Impact Pittsboro on July 19: Free eye screenings and glasses, haircuts, school supplies and more
Pittsboro Baptist Church, at 121 West Salisbury Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting Impact Pittsboro on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you'd like to attend, please fill out this form. All items are first come, first served, while supplies and time lasts. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Impact Pittsboro on July 19: Free eye screenings and glasses, haircuts, school supplies and more
Free Produce Giveaway in Durham July 12
The Black Farmers' Market is giving away boxes of fresh veggies grown by farmers from the Black Farmers' Market and from Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. The organization announced this event on Facebook. Please make sure to check the Facebook for updates, in case weather impacts this event. The giveaway takes place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 9 a.m., at Southside Church of … [Read more...] about Free Produce Giveaway in Durham July 12
Wake County Smart Start Block Party May 17 — includes food and diaper distribution
The 2nd annual Wake County Smart Start Block Party takes place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Roberts Park, 1300 E Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event designed for young children (ages 0-5) and their families. Follow the Facebook event for updates. Please pre-register. 10 to 11:30 a.m. will be sensory-friendly quiet hour. Choose this time … [Read more...] about Wake County Smart Start Block Party May 17 — includes food and diaper distribution
Free holiday ham giveaway in Rolesville Dec 20
If you are in need of a little help this holiday season, consider the Holiday Ham Giveaway in Rolesville on Friday, December 20, 2024. Receive one ham and a package of non-perishable food, per car. First come, first served. This is a drive-thru event. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until supplies run out, in the parking lot at 203 E Young Street, Rolesville, North … [Read more...] about Free holiday ham giveaway in Rolesville Dec 20
Free Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway at Kingdom Life Church Nov. 23
Kingdom Life Church, at 2425 East Garner Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 12 to 2 p.m. The church announced the giveaway on Facebook. Look for updates on their Facebook page. If that link doesn't work for you, the Facebook page is KingdomLifeChurchRDU. They'll be giving away free turkeys and sides for your family, … [Read more...] about Free Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway at Kingdom Life Church Nov. 23
Thanksgiving food giveaways: FREE turkeys and groceries for families in need of some holiday cheer
Each year, local organizations and community groups in Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, plus surrounding areas in the Triangle, sponsor Thanksgiving turkey and food giveaways, to make sure families facing food insecurity or financial hardship can gather together for a traditional meal. We’re collecting as many of these turkey giveaways and food distribution events as we can find, and listing … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving food giveaways: FREE turkeys and groceries for families in need of some holiday cheer
DTLR Season’s Feedings: 200 free turkeys and 20,000 pounds of free produce
DTLR is partnering with Teens Exercising Extraordinary Success (T.E.E.S.), DyedDown.com, Headliner Market Group, and House of Wings for Season's Feedings. They'll be handing out 20,000 pounds of fresh produce and 200 turkeys to local families in need in Raleigh, North Carolina. The giveaway will take place at DTLR, 1008 Raleigh Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, November 18, … [Read more...] about DTLR Season’s Feedings: 200 free turkeys and 20,000 pounds of free produce
