Food & Support for Bennett Residents
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 | Saturday 10am-12pm - New Zion AME
4967 Highway 70S, Robbins | (910) 948-4770
Monday-Thursday 10:30-11:30am | Pantry every 3rd Wednesday 3pm - Chatam 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.
Find Food Near You, Anytime
For the most up-to-date information on free food pantries, no-cost markets, meal sites, and delivery programs, we encourage you to visit FoodFinder. Our app allows you to search by address or ZIP code and filter by hours, program type, and accessibility — making it easier to find the options that work best for you or your family.
Additional Nutrition & Grocery Support
Beyond local pantries and markets, there are several programs that may help stretch household food budgets and provide added stability:
Access free school lunch, summer meals, and nutrition support for kids and teens.
Receive food boxes and nutrition support for older adults.
Our mobile distributions bring fresh food to communities with fewer resources.
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.
News & Updates
See All News Food & Support for Bennett Residents
Across the Bennett area, trusted local partners are ready to welcome neighbors with dignity, care, and compassion.
New 'Food Lion FEEDS' Hunger Solution Center Boosts Regional Response to Rising Food Insecurity
Elected officials, community leaders and hunger-relief advocates gathered for the grand opening of the Food Lion Feeds Hunger Solution Center, the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina’s new 64,000-square-foot facility in Durham.
Thank Legislators. Celebrate Our Progress. Keep the Momentum Going.
Join hunger relief leaders across the network in thanking legislators for responding to our collective advocacy — and help reinforce that we are eager to continue working together to address even greater challenges ahead.
Welcoming Our New Board Chair: Food Lion Vice President David Garris!
We are excited to welcome longtime Food Lion executive David Garris as the incoming Chair of the Food Bank Board of Directors. David brings 17 years of Operations experience as Food Lion's Vice-President in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
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