Food insecurity affects many families in our community, especially during challenging economic times and throughout the holiday season.
Thankfully, Cumberland County is home to a network of compassionate churches, nonprofits, and service organizations dedicated to making sure no one goes hungry. From neighborhood food pantries and free meal programs to seasonal holiday outreach events, these local resources provide essential support to individuals and families in need.
Whether you’re seeking assistance or know someone who is, this guide offers a comprehensive look at the places working every day to nourish hope, dignity, and connection across our community.

Food Pantries
• The Beatitude House Ministries of the NSRBA
2341 Downing Rd., Fayetteville (New South River Baptist Association)
Thur–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 910-496-0925
• Beatitude House
102 N. Main St., Spring Lake
Thur–Fri 10:30 a.m.–Noon., 1–3 p.m., 910-496-0925
• Operation Blessing of Fayetteville
1337 Ramsey St., Fayetteville
Mon–Thur 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (closed noon–1 p.m. for lunch), 910-483-1119
• Salvation Army of Fayetteville
245 Alexander St., Fayetteville
By appointment Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–noon, & 1–4 p.m., 910-483-8119
• Catholic Charities – Fayetteville Regional Office
726 Ramsey St., Suites 10 & 11, Fayetteville
Mon–Wed 9 a.m.–Noon, 910-424-2020 ext. 2601
• Cliffdale Church / Cliffdale Food Bank
6427 Cliffdale Rd., Fayetteville
3rd Wed monthly (dates may vary); 4–5 p.m., 910-864-4911
• Christ United Methodist Church
3101 Raeford Rd., Fayetteville
Tue 10 a.m.–1 p.m., 910-484-3340
• Fayetteville Dream Center
336 Ray Ave., Fayetteville
1st & 3rd Thu 10 a.m.–Noon, 910-568-3897
• First Baptist Church
302 Moore St., Fayetteville
3rd Wed 10 a.m., 910-483-6505
• Gray’s Creek Christian Center
3028 School Rd., Hope Mills
Mon, Wed, Fri 9 a.m.–Noon, 910-485-3005
• Harry Hosier United Methodist Church
6201 Milford Rd., Fayetteville
1st & 3rd Fri 10 a.m.–Noon, 910-864-6019
• Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church
118 Johnson St., Fayetteville
Tue–Thu 10 a.m.–Noon, 910-868-2770
• Person Street United Methodist Church
509 Person St., Fayetteville
1st & 3rd Sat 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 910-483-4714
• Seth’s Wish
330 S. Cool Spring St., Fayetteville
Tue & Thu 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 910-476-6613
• Simon Temple AME Zion Church
441 Donray Dr., Fayetteville
Tue & Thu 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
910-867-1183
• St. Matthews United Methodist Church
202 Hope Mills Rd., Fayetteville
Tue 10 a.m.–Noon, 910-425-0401
• True Vine Ministries
5301 Morganton Rd., Fayetteville
Tue & Thu 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 910-867-6762
• The Food Pantry (Reilly Road Presbyterian Church)
208 S. Reilly Rd., Fayetteville
Mon & Wed 9 a.m.–Noon, 910-867-5773
• Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
1601 Raeford Rd., Fayetteville
Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–1 p.m., 910-484-2134
• Fayetteville Urban Ministry
701 Whitfield St., Fayetteville
Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–5 p.m., 910-483-5944
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast NC
406 Deep Creek Rd., Fayetteville
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 910-485-6923
• ALMS House
3909 Ellison St., Hope Mills
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. / Tue–Thu 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m., 910-425-0902
• Anderson Creek Community Church
2085 Ray Rd., Spring Lake
Thu 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 910-436-0548
• Cruciform Church of Christ
360 Pinetree Ln., Spring Lake
Twice monthly (call for dates), 910-447-2767
• HAND-EE
12254 Hwy 210 S., Spring Lake
Call for details, 910-497-7100
• Saint Pauls United Methodist Church
406 W. Main St., St. Pauls
2nd & 4th Tue monthly, 910-865-4301
• Loft Assistance Center
62 Joint Rd., Spring Lake
Tue & Thu 11 a.m.–1 p.m., 919-495-1415
• New Hope Baptist Church
293 Bethel Baptist Rd., Spring Lake
1st & 3rd Mon 2 p.m.–3 p.m., 910-497-1033
• Jehovah Jireh Christian Church
1913 Harris St., Fayetteville
Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (by appointment), 910-423-1600
• Abney Chapel Community Services Center
330 Old Wilmington Rd., Fayetteville, 910-483-4384
• Abney Chapel Seventh Day Adventist Church
2996 Rosehill Rd., Fayetteville
Call ahead for schedule, 910-488-8146
• Galatia Presbyterian Church
8800 Galatia Church Rd., Fayetteville
Fri 9 a.m.–11 a.m., 910-867-0656
• Veterans Empowering Veterans
325 B St., Fayetteville
Call for hours, 910-223-3213
• City Rescue Mission
331 Adam St., Fayetteville
Call for details, 910-323-0446
• The Church at Cedar Creek
4010 Cedar Creek Rd., Fayetteville
Wed & Thu 9:30 a.m.–Noon, 910-483-6895

Soup Kitchens & Eat-In Programs
• Fayetteville Area Operation Inasmuch
531 Hillsboro St., Fayetteville
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m., 910-433-2161
• Salvation Army
245 Alexander St., Fayetteville
Lunch daily at Noon, 910-483-8119
• Seth’s Wish
330 S. Cool Spring St., Fayetteville
Hot meals Sundays 1 p.m., 910-476-6613
• Simon Temple AME Zion Church
5760 Yadkin Rd., Fayetteville
Breakfast Sat 7 a.m., 910-867-1182
• St. Matthews United Methodist Church
202 Hope Mills Rd., Fayetteville
Lunch last Wed monthly 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 910-425-0401
• Hoke County Open Door Soup Kitchen
308 N. Main St., Raeford
Tue & Thu 2 p.m. –4 p.m.; Sun 3 p.m.–4 p.m., 910-875-2111
• Manna Dream Center
128 S. King St., Fayetteville
Lunch served Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 910-568-3897

Holiday & Thanksgiving Assistance
• Rivers International Church
113 Foch St., Fayetteville
Thanksgiving meal (call for date/time), 910-670-1354
• We Are One Big Family
Fayetteville Day Resource Center, 128 S. King St., Fayetteville
Thanksgiving meals Nov 27–28, 910-708-0205
• Operation Turkey Fayetteville
606 Johnson St. and multiple locations (see PDF)
Meals Nov 23, 8 a.m.–Noon / 9 a.m.–1 p.m., 682-226-2724
• Robeson County Church and Community Center – Brighter Christmas Program
600 W. 5th St., Lumberton, 910-738-5204

Thanksgiving Boxes of Love Drive
• All About Fitness, Inc., 45 Treetop Dr., Fayetteville, 318-918-8580
• Harvest Family Church
6575 Fisher Rd., Fayetteville, 910-433-3036
• Gethsemane Baptist Church
4300 Blanton Rd., Fayetteville
Wed 6 p.m.–8 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–1 p.m., 910-488-8725

Other Food Programs
• Meals on Wheels (Cumberland County Council on Older Adults)
339 Devers St., Fayetteville
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 910-484-0111
• Cumberland County Department of Social Services
1225 Ramsey St., Fayetteville
Apply for Food & Nutrition Assistance Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m., 910-677-2433

If you don’t see a resource near you, you can also use the following resources:
• For immediate assistance or to find local food pantries, dial 2-1-1 or visit nc211.org.
• Use the online tool https://foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org/ to help locate meal sources near you.
• Call your VA care team. If you’re enrolled for VA health care, talk to your doctor, nurse, or social worker, they can connect you directly to local food resources, pantry referrals, and nutrition support programs.