Pop-Up Markets

Our mobile operations bring fresh produce and pantry staples directly to communities where grocery resources are limited.

Supporting Neighbors During Pop-Up Market Transitions

We understand the anxiety and uncertainty many families are feeling right now. As always, our food distributions are available to everyone who needs support — no questions asked. If you feel uncomfortable or are unable to come in person for any reason, we're happy to send your regular box with a trusted friend, neighbor, or loved one.

At the Food Bank, we're committed to building a sustainable future where neighbors can easily connect with local resources — no matter where we live.

This means several Pop-Up Markets will wind down in March and April as we work to expand access to fresh produce and pantry staples through local pantries, no-cost markets, meal sites, and delivery programs. Each site will have a 'Community Connect' event to ensure all shoppers know where and how to access long-term resources:

•  Monday, March 2nd: Halifax County Center 

•  Thursday, March 5th: Hopkins Chapel Baptist Church, Zebulon

•  Thursday, March 24th: Saint Augustine's University

•  Friday, April 3rd: Warrenton

Learn More

Our Pop-Up Markets are open to everyone.

There are no residency, income, or ID requirements to participate — and neighbors are free to shop for whatever items they may need.

View the full schedule below. Printable versions are also available.

March 2026 Pop-Up Market Schedule

Pop-Up Market Schedule: Central NC

The following Pop-Up Market sites will host their final distributions from 10 a.m. to noon in March and April. Each site will have a 'Community Connect' event to ensure all shoppers can access long-term resources. Monday, March 2nd: Halifax County Center Thursday, March 5th: Hopkins Chapel, Zebulon Thursday, March 24th: St. Augustine's University Friday, April 3rd: Warrenton
  • 3/2 Halifax Drive-through - FINAL DISTRIBUTION

    Monday, March 2 
    10am-12pm

    Halifax County Center
    359 Ferrell Ln. Halifax, NC 27839

    This is the final Pop-Up Market date at Halifax County Center. A 'Community Connect' event will take place at this final distribution to ensure all shoppers know where and how to access long-term resources. Learn More 

  • 3/5 Zebulon - FINAL DISTRIBUTION

    Thursday, March 5 
    10am-12pm

    Hopkins Chapel Baptist Church
    4525 Hopkins Chapel Rd. Zebulon, NC 27597

    This is the final Pop-Up Market date at Hopkins Chapel Baptist Church. A 'Community Connect' event will take place at this final distribution to ensure all shoppers know where and how to access long-term resources. Learn More 

  • 3/9 Mount Olive

    Monday, March 9
    10am-12pm

    First Baptist Church
    109 W John St. Mt. Olive, NC 28365

  • 3/6 Warrenton

    Friday, March 6
    10am-12pm

    Mag's Marketplace
    Hosted with Pink with a Passion & Coley Springs
    Baptist Church
    307 E Macon St. Warrenton, NC 27589

  • 3/10 Bennett

    Tuesday, March 10
    10am-12pm

    Bennett Baptist Church
    68 E Bonlee St. Bennett, NC 27208

  • 3/19 Sanford

    Thursday, March 19
    10am-12pm

    Central Carolina Community College
    (Center for Workforce Innovation)
    5190 Enterprise Park Dr. Sanford, NC 27330

  • 3/24 Raleigh - FINAL DISTRIBUTION

    Tuesday, March 24
    10am-12pm

    Saint Augustine's University
    691 George Pup Williams Dr. Raleigh, NC 27610

    This is the final Pop-Up Market date at Saint Augustine's University. A 'Community Connect' event will take place at this final distribution to ensure all shoppers know where and how to access long-term resources. Learn More 

  • PARTNER AGENCY TRANSITION - Timberlake

    Tuesday, March 17 & Saturday, March 21
    10am-12pm

    The Greater Cleggs Pop-Up Market site has transitioned to a partner agency-led food distribution: Greater Cleggs Chapel Community Missionary Baptist Church (Community Center): 2601 Surl Mount Tirzah Rd, Timberlake, NC 27583 | 336-364-8207 

Pop-Up Market Schedule: Eastern NC

  • 3/2 Cerro Gordo

    Monday, March 2  
    10am-12pm

    Cerro Gordo Baptist Church
    257 Church St, Cerro Gordo, NC 28430

  • 3/4 Atkinson

    Wednesday, March 4
    10am-12pm

    St. Mary's United Holy Church
    8730 Point Caswell Rd, Atkinson, NC 28421

  • 3/11 Pink Hill Drive-through

    Wednesday, March 11
    10am-12pm

    Sandy Plain OFWB Church
    945 NC Hwy 241, Pink Hill, NC 28572

  • 3/17 Wilmington

    Tuesday, March 17
    10am-12pm

    Cape Fear Christian Church
    811 N College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

  • 3/20 Bolivia

    Friday, March 20
    10am-12pm

    St. John Missionary Baptist Church
    2586 Old Ocean Hwy, Bolivia, NC 28422

  • 3/21 Chadbourn

    Saturday, March 21
    10am-12pm 

    Jerusalem Chapel Free Will Baptist Church
    6224 Chadbourn Hwy, Chadbourn, NC 28431

  • 3/24 Leland

    Tuesday, March 24
    10am-12pm

    St. James AME Zion Church,
    27 Old Town Creek Rd NE, Leland, NC 28451

  • Can I send someone else to pick up on my behalf?

    Yes! Our food distributions are available to everyone who needs support — no questions asked. But if you feel uncomfortable or are unable to come in person for any reason, we're happy to send your regular box with a trusted friend, neighbor, or loved one.

    If you need additional support, our network of pantries and meal sites is open to all. Just type in your zip code on our FoodFinder app to view nearby options. 

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