If you or someone you know is struggling to put food on the table or pay utility bills, help is available throughout the Triangle. Organizations across Wake, Durham, Orange, Johnston, Chatham, and surrounding counties provide food pantries, hot meals, emergency groceries, SNAP assistance, and financial help with utility bills.
DoRaleigh.com has compiled this guide to connect residents with trusted local resources.
Food Banks & Food Pantries
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina partners with hundreds of local food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and community organizations across the Triangle. Their online locator makes it easy to find food assistance close to home.
Find food near you:
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Food Finder
Wake County Food Assistance
Wake County residents can find emergency food pantries, community meal programs, and organizations that provide groceries during times of need.
Helpful organizations include:
Durham Food Resources
Durham residents can access food pantries, free meal sites, and community food programs through local resource directories and nonprofit partners.
Helpful resources include:
Orange County Food Resources
Orange County maintains an up-to-date directory of food pantries, distributions, and meal programs for Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and surrounding communities.
Find resources here:
SNAP (Food Stamps)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also called Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) in North Carolina, helps eligible households purchase groceries.
Apply or check eligibility:
Utility Bill Assistance
If you’re behind on your electric, gas, or water bill, several programs may be able to help.
Wake County
Residents may qualify for:
- Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
- Crisis Intervention Program (CIP)
- Emergency Assistance through Wake County Human Services
- Project Share for Raleigh utility customers
Learn more:
Durham County
Durham County offers utility assistance programs for qualifying households, including emergency energy assistance, payment plans, and hardship assistance for water bills.
Resources:
Orange County
Orange County Social Services administers several emergency assistance programs, including help with utility bills, food assistance, and other crisis services.
Learn more:
Additional Community Resources
If you need more than food assistance, these organizations can help connect you with housing, employment, healthcare, childcare, transportation, and financial assistance.
- NC 211 (United Way)
- Call 2-1-1 anytime for free referrals to local assistance programs.
- Text your ZIP code to 898-211 to receive nearby resources.
Need Housing Assistance?
Residents facing eviction or homelessness can find emergency shelter, housing assistance, and support services through the City of Raleigh and county agencies.
Don’t Wait to Ask for Help
Many organizations experience increased demand, but new food distributions and assistance programs become available throughout the year. If one organization is unable to help immediately, ask for a referral to another partner agency.
Everyone deserves access to healthy food, safe housing, and reliable utilities.
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