Food Resources & Support for Families in Richmond County

At the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, we’re here to meet the hunger crisis head-on.

This is especially important at a time when our community is facing impossible choices between food, housing, and medicine. So if you or someone you love is looking for food assistance in the Bennett area, please know this: you are not alone, and support is available close to home. Across Chatham County and the surrounding communities, trusted local partners are ready to welcome neighbors with dignity, care, and compassion. Our network of pantries, no-cost markets, and meal sites is here to help! 

Nearby Food Assistance Partners in the Bennett, NC Area

The following food assistance sites are located near Bennett and are well-positioned to support families and individuals in need: 

• CORA - Siler City
  2535 Old US Highway 421 N, Siler City | (919) 542-5020
  Mondays 4-6pm | Wednesdays & Fridays 12-2pm | 2nd Saturday 10am-12pm 
•  New Zion AME
  4967 Highway 70S, Robbins | (910) 948-4770
  Monday-Thursday 10:30-11:30am | Pantry every 3rd Wednesday 3pm
• Chatham Chuckwagon
  Countryside Antiques Mall 219 Chatham Square, Siler City
  Fridays 11:30am-1pm | Pre-made heat and eat meals
• Feed-Well Fridge
  123 Chestnut St, Siler City | (919) 776-0501
  Open 24 hours, all day | Unstaffed community fridge, availability may vary
• St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church
  204 W Salisbury St, Pittsboro 
  Thursdays: Drive through 11:30-12:30pm | Table Service 12:30-1:30pm 

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 Bennett and beyond.

Our hunger relief network 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 Bennett families with care, compassion, and meaningful connection — today and for the long haul.