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Free food banks and pantries in Lumberton and Robeson County

Updated October 21, 2025 • 4 min read • 831 words
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Lumberton emergency food banks and pantries.

Assistance is available from Robeson County food pantries. The distribution centers will try not to turn anyone away. They may provide boxes of groceries, free food, Christmas or Thanksgiving meals, and even items such as baby formula. While most of the locations are in the city of Lumberton, clients have other places they can try for help as well. Note it is important to note that the hours of distribution are limited. It is recommended to call in advance to determine the hours and availability. Whenever possible the food pantry will give fresh fruits or vegetables, non-perishable groceries, dairy items, and more. Many of the charitable programs in the Robeson County have one or more “special” services too. These include Meals on Wheels, applications to SNAP food stamps, and many others.

My Refuge

Address: 2020 W. 5th Street Lumberton, NC 28358 (910) 739-3286

Lumberton Christian Care

305 East 1st Street Lumberton, NC 28358 (910) 739-1204 Many social services are administered. The charity provides a free food pantry, financial aid, shelter, and hot meals among other programs. Volunteers may deliver meals to the elderly or seniors too.

Union Chapel Harvest Ministries

Main location: 3546 Evergreen Church Road Pembroke, North Carolina 28372 (910) 521-9084 There is a soup kitchen, baby formula and supplies for new parents, and referrals.

Antioch Baptist Church Food Pantry

5089 Old Whiteville Road

Lumberton, NC 28358 (910) 739-4320

Straightway Outreach Center

716 N Walnut Fairmont, NC 28340 (910) 628-6037 Staff provide “advice/outreach” to low income families. They can learn about public aid (including food stamps or WIC vouchers), housing, and general hunger prevention programs.

Cedar Grove Baptist Church

410 South Morro St

Fairmont, Nc 28340 The Robeson County charity has a number of (910) 740-7178

Collins Chapel United Methodist

1449 Lombardy Village Rd

Lumber Bridge, North Carolina 28357 (910) 843-2545 The faith based church helps the poor. Whether it is food, groceries, blankets to keep warm, or a seasonal holiday meal, help is available. Broken Pieces, Inc. 258 E. 5th Avenue Red Springs, North Carolina 28377 (910) 316-4524

Throne Room Ministries

185 Pearlie Lane Red Springs, NC 28377 (910) 843-2858

  • food bank is open.

The Friendly Temple Church

Pantry address: 203 Lyndsey Lane Shannon, NC 28386 Call (910) 843-2202 for hours.

Children's Hope Center Inc.

980 Dixie Drive Red Springs, NC 28377 (910) 674-9665 Most of the programs focus on kids. Learn about USDA free school lunches, day care, and US commodities

Rainbow Assembly Of God Church

Hwy 710 & Kitchen St Rowland, North Carolina 28383 (910) 422-8989 The emergency pantry may have household supplies, hygiene items, boxes of food and more. There are also Christmas food boxes and small toys for kids given out.

Faith Baptist Church

Main address: 1667 Hwy 710 Maxton, North Carolina 28383 Phone: (910) 521-8125

Pembroke Church Of God

518 Breece Street Pembroke, NC 28372 (910) 521-3233 People from Robeson County that live near the church can get help. Emergency boxes of food are offered a few times per month. There may be Canned Vegetables or Fruits, rice, pasta, etc.

Caring Touch Outreach Services

799 James Lynn Road

Pembroke, North Carolina 28372 (910) 521-9175 Learn about, or apply for WIC -(Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children), section 8 housing, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, and other benefits. Sacred Pathways, Inc. 303 W. College Street Pembroke, NC 28372 (910) 521-2685

Gospel Deliverance Family Worship Center

2450 Hwy 211 W Lumberton, Nc 28360 (910) 739-4477

Branch St United Methodist

Address is 1708 Case Street Lumberton, NC 28358 For hours of the food bank, call (910) 738-6027

The Rock Church Of God

2208 West Carthage Road

Lumberton, North Carolina 28360 (910) 738-6274

Greater Restoration Ministries

708 E. First Street Lumberton, Nc 28358 (910) 316-2120 The ministry works to feed the poor, sick, elderly, and vulnerable. BART

415 Country Club Road

Lumberton, North Carolina 28360 Telephone number is (910) 739-6167

New Vision Church Of God

Address is Hwy 74 & Biggs Road Lumberton, Nc 28360 (910) 734-4027 Robeson County families can get help. There is free food for the unemployed, working poor, single moms, and others.

Heaven Bound New Vision

218 Harrill Road Lumberton, NC 28358 Main phone - (910) 739-4702 For more information on places to try for an emergency box of food, dial 910.485.8809. Many other programs are available, all of them focused on groceries, USDA benefits, and more. By