Free food banks, soup kitchens and emergency pantries Pitt County
Churches, charities, and non-profit food banks in Pitt County North Carolina can help the less fortunate. Hundreds of Greenville and nearby families receive some form of assistance every month. Almost all of the free food pantries that may be near you as well as soup kitchens have very limited hours and resources, so it is recommended to call in advance. There is also an application process in place at most of the Pitt County centers. Also find a phone number at the bottom of the page for more free food and meal services in the Greenville region. The items distributed will change by the day and week, but in general free groceries, and personal toiletries are offered. Pantries rely on donations, fund raisers, and partnerships with non-profits such as the Eastern North Carolina Food Bank. Examples of what may be served include rice, breads, pasta, meats, and frozen food items. Some may have specialty meals or perishable items for the elderly or children in Greenville North Carolina or operate Meals home Delivery . There are also often free holiday meals or food boxes, including Thanksgiving turkey dinners for the low income, Christmas meals or groceries and more.
Places for free groceries in Greenville NC and Pitt County
Philippi Church
Food pantry address is 3760 Philippi Drive, Greenville, North Carolina 27858. Call 252-752-7205 or 252-758-2801. Or try (252) 551-6132
Armor of God Christian Church
The free food pantry is at 2648 Mill St., Winterville, NC 28590. Call 252-689-6590 or Telephone: (252) 353-9054
- pantry is open a couple Saturdays per month for qualified Pitt County residents. A delivery service may be available for the homebound.
Koinonia Christian Center Church
1405 SW Greenville Boulevard, Greenville, NC 27834. Call (252) 752-1898 or 252-268-6195. Or try 252-752-6884 The food bank may have free bags of groceries. The church may have Thanksgiving or Christmas meals and other aid for the low income and poor as well.
Salvation Army of Greenville
2718 S. Memorial Drive, Greenville, North Carolina 27834. Call 252-756-3388 or 252-756-0010. Main number (252) 756-3388 This is the local Pitt County branch of the nation’s leading non-profit. Numerous emergency assistance and social serves are offered. A food pantry may have canned goods or surplus commodities. Get help in applying for government aid such as food stamps. Other resources include free Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, clothing, gifts for children, and financial support.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Address: 401 East 4th Street, Greenville, NC 27858. Primary phone number: (252) 752-3482
Antioch United Holy Church Food Pantry
Address is 193 Forlines Rd, Winterville, North Carolina 28590. Call (252) 830-4053 for hours.
- food pantry is open once per month. Call for information on hours of distribution and what resources and food items may be passed out. The church works closely with the Eastern North Carolina Food Bank to provide groceries and canned goods to the low income in Pitt County.
Bread of Life Gospel Tabernacle
609 Cannon Boulevard, Grifton, NC 28530. Call (252) 524-4041 for hours or to volunteer.
Rose Hill Free Will Baptist
6236 County Home Rd, Winterville, North Carolina 28590. Call 252-746-2415
ECU Purple Pantry
1000 E 10th StUmstead Hall, Greenville, North Carolina 27858. Phone 252-328-6661 or 252-328-4868
Salem United Methodist Church
Address is 785 McDonald St, Simpson, NC 27879. Dial 252-752-1273 Based on donations, the emergency pantry may have toiletries, cereal, pasta, sandwiches, as well as fresh fruit or vegetables. There may be infant formula or diapers (as available) to single moms in Pitt County. Or get beans, snacks, tune helper, spam, and sauces as available St. Peter Catholic Church Food Pantry. 2700 East 4th Street, Greenville, NC 27858. Call (252) 757-3259 Call in advance for hours and details. Whether shelf-stable foods, instant milk, canned fruit, or Thanksgiving or Christmas meals - help is offered.
Paradise Outreach
Main address - 908 W Star St, Greenville, NC 27834. Call 252-355-0300
The Memorial Baptist Church
Location is 1510 Greenville Blvd SE, Greenville, NC 27858. Call 252-714-7373
Joseph Provisions
703 Howell St., Greenville, NC 27834. Call 252-714-3296
Julia's Well Food & Clothes Pantry
The address is 4076 Jolly Road, Ayden, NC 28513. Call 252-714-2744 The food pantry and clothing center is open to the public on Wednesdays 1-3pm, but can be available for emergencies or deliveries. Free food, groceries and clothes. Donations accepted onsite preferably on Wednesdays.
Mount Calvary Grace & Mercy
Address: 411 Watauga Ave, Greenville, North Carolina 27834. Dial 252-758-2532
Freedom Family Foundation Inc
- food pantry is at 313 Clifton St, Greenville, NC 27834. Call 252-414-4059
Staton Mill Road Community
location is 1251 Fleming School Rd, Greenville, NC 27834. Call 252-327-8208 The poor, unemployed, disabled, and other can get free groceries or boxes of food. There may be USDA Commodities, cheese, meats, nuts and other goods.
Bread of Life Gospel Tabernacle Food Pantry
Main address is 609 Cannon Boulevard, Grifton, NC 28530. Telephone: (252) 524-4041
First Born Community Development Corporation
912 Black-Jack-Grimesland Road, Grimesland, North Carolina 27837. Call (252) 758-6147 Meals on Wheels and other services are available, including referrals to regional pantries in
Jarvis Memorial United Methodist Church
Location of the pantry is 510 South Washington Street, Greenville, NC 27858. Call (252) 752-3101
Straightway Church
Main address - 627 Boulevard St, Ayden, North Carolina 28513. Call 252-746-8565
Churches Outreach Network
The pantry and programs are from 700 Albemarle Ave, Greenville, NC 27834. Call 877-218-4247 Various churches help low-income people and the vulnerable. People of all faith can use the free food pantry and social services. Get free holiday food boxes, baby formula, or personal toiletries or hygiene supplies like soap or laundry detergent. There are also free groceries, hot meals, and small clothing items.
Senior Home Care Services Inc
Location is 1001 Hooker Rd, Greenville, NC 27834. Phone: 252-756-4869 The non-profit helps the elderly, disabled, and homebound. There are free Meals on Wheels deliveries as well as holiday food boxes. Get ensure for seniors, learn about surplus USDA commodities or classes, field trips, and congregational meals.
St. James United Methodist
Main address: 2006 E 6th St, Greenville, NC 27858. Call 252-752-6154
JOY Soup Kitchen
Location is 700 Albemarle Ave, Greenville, NC 27834. Telephone - 252-717-9600 Free hot meals, bag lunches and other services are offered. The homeless in Pitt County can get help as well as anyone that is hungry.
Zion Chapel Food Pantry
377 Planters Street Ayden, NC 28513 (252) 746-9337
Emmanuel Community Unison Baptist Church
3501 Speight-Seed Farm Road
Winterville, North Carolina 28590 Telephone number - (252) 756-0094
Ayden Christian Care Food Bank
Location is 4114 West Avenue Ayden, NC 28513 (252) 916-5423
Anointed Ones Church Of Deliverance International
4271 North Edge Road
Ayden, NC 28513 Telephone number of the pantry is (252) 746-2722
First Born Community Development Center
Address - 912 Black-Jack-Grimesland Road Grimesland, NC 27837 (252) 758-6147 Diapers, formula, and information on furniture, such as cribs, may be provided.
Additional free food or meal services in Pitt County near you
There are many other free food pantries as well as government benefits, including SNAP food stamps, USDA school breakfast or lunches, Meals on Wheels for the elderly or homebound and more. Call the regional Feeding America location at 919.875.0707 for referrals. By