Durham Rescue Mission, 1201 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, is holding a Back-To-School Party on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. It's free to attend. The event was announced on Facebook. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the event begins at 12 p.m. All items are available while supplies last. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Durham Rescue Mission’s Back to School Party, with free school supplies, lunch, groceries and more
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Free Meal and Free Market in Siler City Aug. 15
Food Not Bombs hosts a free meal on the 3rd Saturday of every month, at 1 p.m., at Chatham Square, 219 Chatham Square, Siler City, North Carolina. Everyone is welcome and no registration is required. In addition, there will be a small Really Really Free Market at the same time. At a Really Really Free Market, people give items away. There's no buying, selling or bartering. If you have items … [Read more...] about Free Meal and Free Market in Siler City Aug. 15
Food distribution at Eubanks Park-and-Ride Lot in Chapel Hill Aug. 12 and 26
The Town of Chapel Hill holds a regular food distribution, open to all community members, two times a month. You can find them on the Town's calendar. It takes place at the Eubanks Park-and-Ride Lot, 2000 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, at 9:30 a.m. Please bring one or two boxes or bags. Can you help out? Sign up here to … [Read more...] about Food distribution at Eubanks Park-and-Ride Lot in Chapel Hill Aug. 12 and 26
Sharewear Community Event: Free clothing, bedding, school supplies, much more, on Aug. 8
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, at 1524 Jenkins Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is hosting Sharewear Community Event on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come "shop" for free! You will find: All are FREE. Would you like to donate items? Drop off items on Friday, August 7 2026, between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. and between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. … [Read more...] about Sharewear Community Event: Free clothing, bedding, school supplies, much more, on Aug. 8
Parktown Food Hub — Open Food Distribution Days July 9 and 23
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 Days July 9 and 23
Free Watermelon at Urban Community AgriNomics Farmers’ Market July 18
Urban Community AgriNomics (UCAN)'s Farmers' Market takes place on Saturdays throughout the summer (except the first Saturday of the month), at the Catawba Trail Farm, 2080 Sawmill Creek Parkway, Durham, North Carolina., from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. On Saturday, July 18, 2026, they'll be handing out free watermelon, thanks to the support of the Society of St. Andrews. This giveaway was announced on … [Read more...] about Free Watermelon at Urban Community AgriNomics Farmers’ Market July 18
Drive-thru food pantry at Hillside Church in Chapel Hill July 4
Hillside Church, 201 Culbreth Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, announced on Facebook that it's holding a food pantry event on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a drive-thru pantry. You must be in line by noon to be served, but consider arriving around 11:30 a.m. to avoid long wait times. Please prepare your trunk to receive at least two bags of groceries. ID is NEVER … [Read more...] about Drive-thru food pantry at Hillside Church in Chapel Hill July 4
FREE produce giveaway with EatWell Exchange in 2 Raleigh Locations June 28
EatWell Exchange is hosting free produce giveaways on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at two locations in Raleigh: Come on out and grab a bag of produce! While supplies last. The giveaway is absolutely free. This event was announced on Facebook. This giveaway is held in partnership with EatWell Exchange Inc. and Made Mobile Truck. Produce is from local farms, including KJ Produce NC. Learn more about … [Read more...] about FREE produce giveaway with EatWell Exchange in 2 Raleigh Locations June 28
Free Community Food Distribution at Imani MCC in Durham on June 25
Imani Metropolitan Community Church, at 3602 C View Street, Durham, North Carolina, is partnering with Durham County Department of Social Services to host a food distribution on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 1 p.m. They'll be distributing non-perishable food while supplies last. Food will be available for individuals and families in Durham and surrounding communities. No registration is … [Read more...] about Free Community Food Distribution at Imani MCC in Durham on June 25
Food Giveaway at Durham County Department of Social Services June 24
Durham County Department of Social Services announced on Facebook that they're hosting a food giveaway on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or as supplies last.) It will take place in the Human Services Building, 414 E Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, in Conference Rooms B and C on the 2nd floor. They'll be giving away non-perishable food while supplies last. In addition, … [Read more...] about Food Giveaway at Durham County Department of Social Services June 24
