Community Food Resources
Black Farmers' Market at Durham Tech
When: April - November, 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month (rain or shine)
Where: Durham Tech Main Campus Parking Lot
Join us for the Black Farmers’ Market, a vibrant community event celebrating Black farmers and food producers. Attendees can expect fresh, locally grown produce, cooking demonstrations, family entertainment & live music, food trucks and local vendors.
Join us on our journey to create a strong, Black-led food system right in the heart of NC.
Food Assistance Resources
Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) / SNAP
Also known as Food Stamps, FNS helps individuals and families purchase nutritious food.
Need help determining eligibility? Complete an assistance form and a Benefits Outreach Coordinator from the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC will call you to check eligibility and complete your application over the phone in just 10–15 minutes.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
WIC provides healthy food, nutrition education, and support for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers and children up to age five.
- Orange County Applicants: Call the Health Department at 919-245-2422
- Durham County Applicants: Call the Lincoln Community Health Clinic WIC Office at 919-956-4042
No Kid Hungry North Carolina
Find local food resources for children and families.
Text FOODNC to 877-877 for information about nearby meal sites and assistance programs.
Resources by County
- Durham County Food Resources
- End Hunger Durham has a searchable list of 55 Durham area food pantries. Or download the free Durham Food Resources app to find resources close to you.
- For all other campuses or locations, contact pantry@durhamtech.edu to arrange for a food bag.
- Orange County Food Resources
- For Orange County Campus Students, visit our Hillsborough campus at 525 College Park Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278.
- The Town of Chapel Hill is maintaining an up-to-date list of food distribution resources.
- Inter-Faith Council’s Food Pantry provides food bags to residents of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and those who work in Orange County. Call 919-929-6380 to place a food bag order and arrange a pick-up time. Food bags will be brought to your car upon arrival.
- The Inter-Faith Council continues to serve hot meals daily in a grab-and-go format (lunch daily, dinner Monday-Friday).
- Orange Congregations in Mission provides food bags to residents of the Orange County school district (including residents without children). Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for drop-in service. Call 919-732-6194, ext. 12.
- TABLE delivers bags of non-perishables and fresh food to families with children in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School System. If you have students in the CHCCS district and you are not already a TABLE recipient, sign up for their waiting list by calling 919-636-4860.
- Orange County Seniors Supplemental Food Box program is a free monthly Commodity Supplemental Food Program food box distributed to qualifying residents, age 60 and over who meet income requirements. Contact the Aging Helpline at (919) 968-2087, email Shenae McPherson or call (919) 245-4243 for information to apply.
- Food Not Bombs: Request food or supplies, and they will respond within 48 hours (about two days).