Food Resources & Support for Families in Richmond County

We are committed to building a sustainable future by connecting neighbors with community-based food distributions. 

Pop-Up Markets is rooted in the Community Growth Model, where we offer mobile food distributions while building the capacity of local partner agencies. We designed Pop-Up Markets to be led by the community, through resourcing partner agencies to run distribution sites long-term. This transition aims to develop a more sustainable model that increases community-led food distributions in neighborhoods without access to nearby grocery stores or traditional food assistance sites.

Unfortunately, this transition brings several Pop-Up Markets to a close in Central NC — even as we deepen our support of local partner agencies.

The following Pop-Up Market sites will have final distributions from 10 a.m. to noon by April 30, 2026. Sites that are closing will have Community Connect events at the final distribution to provide access to local resources.  

• Monday, March 2nd: Halifax County Center
• Thursday, March 5th: Hopkins Chapel, Zebulon
• Friday, March 6th: Warrenton
• Tuesday, March 10th: Bennett Baptist
• Thursday, March 19th: Central Carolina Center for Workforce Innovation
• Thursday, March 24th: St. Augustine's University
• Tuesday, April 14th: Bennett Baptist
• Thursday, April 16th: Central Carolina Center for Workforce Innovation 

While we're sad to say goodbye to some of our Pop-Up Markets, we're proud of our network of pantries and meal sites that serve communities in Central NC, including several organizations near our former Pop-Up Market locations. We’re working to provide additional food and funding support for these partners to help meet any increase in demand. 

Nearby Food Assistance Partners in Central NC

Neighbors can enter a zip code on our FoodFinder app to view nearby locations, including hours of operation and contact info. The following partner agencies are located near our former Pop-Up Markets and are well-positioned to support families and individuals in need: 

Halifax

• Twilight Missionary Baptist 

  Food Pantry
  1781 Aurelian Springs Rd Weldon, NC 27839
  (252) 326-6212

• Temple Emmanuel Gospel Truth 

  Meal Site on Sundays from 11 am - noon
  9 E 8th St Weldon, NC 27890
  (252) 308-2277

• Concerned Citizens Of Tillery 

  Food Pantry on Tuesdays from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  321 Community Center Rd Tillery, NC 27887
  (252) 826-3017

• Greater Joy Missionary Baptist North 

  Food Pantry on 1st Fridays from 10 - 11 am and by appointment Monday through Friday, 10 am - 2 pm
  1711 E 10th St Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
  (252) 904-7342

• Union Mission, Inc 

  Food Pantry & Shelter with food available Monday - Thursday from 1- 2 pm
  1310 Roanoke Ave Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
  (252) 537-3372

Raleigh

• Grace AME Church

  Meal Site
  1401 Boyer St Raleigh, NC 27603
  (919) 827-7475

• Lincoln Park Holiness Church

  Food Pantry
  1504 New Bern Ave Raleigh, NC 27610
  (919) 880-5065

• Open Table
  Food Pantry 
  824 N Bloodworth St Raleigh, NC 27604
  (919) 832-1390

• Wake Relief

  Food Pantry
  4 N Blount St Raleigh, NC 27601
  (252) 904-7342

Warrenton

• Warrenton Missionary Baptist

  Food Pantry 
  114 S Bragg St Warrenton, NC 27589
  (252) 213-4859

• Loaves and Fishes Ministries

  Meal Site on Sundays from 11 am - noon
  538 W Ridgeway St Warrenton, NC
  2758
  (252) 257-1160

• United Solid Rock Faith Ministries

  Food Pantry on Tuesdays from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  1020 US Hwy 158 W Business Norlina, NC
  27563
  (252) 204-9352

• Saints Delight United Holy Church
• Food Distribution 
  540 Bullocksville Park Rd Manson, NC
  27553
  (252) 425-4035

Zebulon

• Harvest Word Ministry

  Food Pantry 
  15199 NC 96 Zebulon, NC 27597
  (919) 618-1857

• Progressive Teamwork Outreach

  Food Pantry
  1300 Mack Todd Rd Zebulon, NC 27597
  (919) 395-8253

• Pine Ridge Baptist Church

  Food Pantry & Distribution
  874 Pine Ridge Rd Zebulon, NC 27597
  (919) 880-5708

• Zebulon United Methodist

  Food Pantry
  114 W Sycamore St Zebulon, NC 27597
  (772) 360-8739

These and many other local organizations are part of the broader Food Bank network that works together to ensure food remains available to all who need it in Central NC and beyond.

Each of these programs is designed to reduce barriers and make it easier for neighbors to access the food they need. 

If you have questions or need help navigating these options, please don’t hesitate to explore local resources on FoodFinder or contact our Benefits Navigation Team. 

No matter what changes may come, our commitment remains: to show up for East Durham families with care, compassion, and meaningful connection — today and for the long haul.