Due to the ongoing government shutdown, SNAP beneficiaries in North Carolina will receive partial benefits for the month of November. In an effort to relieve the strain this partial cut places on individuals and families in our community, we have compiled a list of local resources, as well as links to further information.
Local Food Assistance Resources – Alamance County
If you or someone you know is in need of food support, the following organizations offer free meals, food boxes, and pantry services across Alamance County:
Weekly Food Pantry Schedules
United Way’s Weekly Food Pantry Schedules – Shares weekly schedules for all major local food assistance programs. Click the link for more details.
Food Distribution Sites
- Harvest Baptist Church – Bread of Life
- (336) 584-3333
- 3741 S. Church St., Burlington
- Distribution every Wednesday 9:00 – 10:00 AM
- ARCPA Community Action Agency Inc.
- (336) 229-7031
- 236 N. Mebane St., Suite 203, Burlington
- Distribution Mondays 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Breakthrough Community Church
- (919) 563-2867
- 703 S. Third St., Mebane
- Distribution Tuesdays and Saturdays 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- DreamAlign Ministries
- (336) 270-5238
- 124 E. Pine St., Graham
- Distribution Mondays and Fridays starting at 10:00 AM
- Trinity Worship Center
- (336) 585-0605
- 3157 S. Church St., Burlington
- Distribution Fridays from 10:00 – 11:00 AM (excluding holidays or 5th Friday of the month)
- Blessed Sacrament – Little Portions Food Pantry
- (336) 226-8796
- 408 W. Davis St., Burlington
- Distribution 2nd Monday of the month from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM and the 4th Monday of the month from 1:30 – 4:30 PM
- Bridging The Gap – We Care Pantry
- (336) 266-0580
- 2619 Green Level Church Rd., Green Level
- Distribution 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:30 – 11:30 AM and the 4th Tuesday of the month from 3:00 – 5:00 PM
- Gethsemane Christian Church Food Pantry
- (336) 270-6136
- 1650 Burch Bridge Rd., Burlington
- Every 4th Saturday at 8:00 AM
- Melfield United Church of Christ
- (336) 578-3163
- 2144 Melfield Dr., Haw River
- Food box distribution every 2nd Saturday from 9:00 – 11:00 AM
- Fruit and vegetable distribution every Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 – 11:00 AM
- Morning Star Baptist Church
- (336) 270-5133
- 419 Cates Ave., Burlington
- Distribution Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00 – 3:00 PM
- First Baptist Church of Graham
- (336) 226-7395
- 224 N. Main St., Graham
- Distribution Tuesdays 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Meals served Saturdays 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- First Baptist Gibsonville – Hope Corner
- (336) 449-4512
- 221 Piedmont Ave., Gibsonville
- Distribution Wednesdays 9:00 – 11:00 AM
- Pinnacle Ministries – Ethal Woods-Daniels Food Pantry
- (336) 229-5911
- 1009 Sharpe Rd., Burlington
- Distribution Wednesdays and Fridays 5:30 – 6:20 PM
- Meals served Fridays 5:30 – 6:20 PM
- Friendship Methodist Church
- (336) 227-0381
- 4612 Friendship Patterson Mill Rd., Burlington
- Distribution 1st Saturday of each month 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Southern Alamance Family Empowerment (S.A.F.E.)
- (336) 525-2120
- SAFE at The Bridge – 615 W. Harden St., Graham
- SAFE at Hwy 87 – 5950 Hwy 87 S., Graham
- Appointment Only – Use the website link to make an appointment
- Salvation Army of Alamance County
- (336) 227-5529
- 812 N. Anthony St., Burlington
- Distribution Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 1:00 – 3:00 PM
- Freedom’s Hope
- (336) 263-0189
- 302 N. Logan St., Burlington
- A community meal is served every Thursday from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Allied Churches for Alamance County
- (336) 229-0881
- 206 N. Fisher St., Burlington
- Serves meals Monday – Friday from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM and 6:30 – 7:30 PM
- Holy Comforter
- (336) 227-4251
- 320 E. Davis St., Burlington
- Serves breakfast every Sunday 8:00 – 9:00 AM
Ways to Give Back
If you’re able to support local food pantries, here are opportunities to donate or volunteer:
- Harvest Baptist Church – Bread of Life
- (336) 584-3333
- 3741 S. Church St., Burlington
- Accepting – non-perishable food, toiletries, financial gifts
- ARCPA Community Action Agency Inc.
- (336) 229-7031
- 236 N. Mebane St., Suite 203, Burlington
- Accepting – dry/canned milk, canned vegetables, peanut butter, pastas, soups & crackers, cereal, financial gifts.
- Bridging The Gap – We Care Pantry
- (336) 266-0580
- 2619 Green Level Church Rd., Green Level
- Opportunities to support through financial gifts.
- DreamAlign Ministries
- (336) 270-5238
- 124 E. Pine St., Graham
- Opportunities to volunteer or support through financial gifts.
- Southern Alamance Family Empowerment (S.A.F.E.)
- (336) 525-2120
- SAFE at The Bridge – 615 W. Harden St., Graham
- SAFE at Hwy 87 – 5950 Hwy 87 S., Graham
- Accepting – peanut butter & jelly, cereal, pasta & pasta sauce, canned meat, canned fruit, canned vegetables, crackers, snack foods, mac & cheese, hamburger helper, muffin mixes, fresh fruits and vegetables, meats (ground beef, chicken, hot dogs, etc.), eggs, milk, frozen pizzas and entrees
- Salvation Army of Alamance County
- (336) 227-5529
- 812 N. Anthony St., Burlington
- Opportunities to volunteer or support through financial gifts.
- Freedom’s Hope
- (336) 263-0189
- 302 N. Logan St., Burlington
- Opportunities to support through financial gifts.
- Allied Churches for Alamance County
- (336) 229-0881
- 206 N. Fisher St., Burlington
- Opportunities to volunteer or support through financial gifts.
- Alamance Partnership for Children – Community Food Drive
- (336) 513-0063
- 2322 River Rd, Burlington
- Drop off canned goods, non-perishables, or baby food at the Partnership for Children between Tuesday, November 4th and Friday, November 21st to support local families in need.
Links to Additional Information
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services – Statewide updates on how the ongoing shutdown affects SNAP benefits and other health and human services.
Alamance County Department of Social Services – Local, countywide updates to help Alamance County residents navigate reductions in SNAP benefits.
KBR-Food-Assistance-Fact-Sheet.pdf – Provides a breakdown of how federal budget changes will impact SNAP benefits for North Carolinians.
Important Notice
The North Carolina Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) remains open and operational despite the federal government shutdown. Visit the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service’s WIC webpage for further information.
