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

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, Zebulon

• Thursday, March 24th: St. Augustine's University

•  Friday, April 3rd: Warrenton

•  Monday, April 6th: Cerro Gordo Baptist Church

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.

May 2026 Pop-Up Market Schedule

Pop-Up Market Schedule: Central NC

The Warrenton Pop-Up Market site had its final distribution in April as we focus our efforts on expanding food access to local pantries. For food assistance in the Warrenton area, go to Foodfinder.FoodBankCENC.org.
  • 5/11 Mount Olive

    Monday, May 11th
    9am-11am

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

  • 5/12 Bennett

    Tuesday, May 12th
    9am-11am

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

  • 5/21 Sanford

    Thursday, April 16th
    9am-11am

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

  • PARTNER AGENCY TRANSITION - Timberlake

    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 

  • Warrenton

    We sunsetted the Warrenton Pop-Up Market to focus our efforts on expanding food access to local pantries. To find food assistance in the Warrenton area, go to foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org.

Pop-Up Market Schedule: Eastern NC

The Cerro Gordo Baptist Church Pop-Up Market site hosted its final distribution in April to focus our efforts on expanding food access to local pantries. For food assistance in the Cerro Gordo area, go to FoodFinder.FoodBankCENC.org.
  • 5/6 Atkinson

    Wednesday, May 6
    9am-11am

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

  • 5/13 Pink Hill Drive-through

    Wednesday, May 13th
    9am-11am

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

  • 5/15 Bolivia

    Friday, April 17th
    9am-11am

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

  • 5/19 Wilmington

    Tuesday, May 19th
    9am-11am

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

  • 5/23 Chadbourn

    Saturday, May 23rd
    9am-11am 

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

  • 5/26 Leland

    Tuesday, May 26th
    9am-11am

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

  • Cerro Gordo

    We sunsetted the Cerro Gordo Pop-Up Market to focus our efforts on providing more food to local pantries. To find food assistance in Cerro Gordo area, go to foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org.

  • 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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