Food For Pantries

PORCH collects donated food to help pantries stock their shelves with non-perishable items that people need!

Supporting Local Pantries

In North Carolina, more than 1.24 million people are facing hunger – and 394,300 are children, according to Feeding America. Once a month, PORCH Food for Pantries’ volunteers collect, sort, and deliver non-perishable items to pantries in and around Chapel Hill-Carrboro.

In 2022, the program provided 2,150 bags of food, with an estimated value of $43,000, to 13 pantries.

Some of the Pantries We Serve:

Carolina Cupboard – stocks a pantry for UNC students who are facing food insecurity

Compass Center for Women and Families – offers emotional, nutritional, financial, and practical support to help survivors of abuse

Orange County Department of Social Services/Chapel Hill – strengthens the safety net and builds support for at-risk families and community members

Freedom House Recovery Center – offers treatment for children and adults with behavioral disorders or mental illness, and for those struggling with substance abuse

UNC Horizons Program – runs a substance use disorder treatment program for women who are pregnant, parenting, or have been touched by abuse and violence

Lutheran Services Carolinas – assists community members struggling with mental illness or facing financial challenges

Meals on Wheels Orange County – delivers meals to senior citizens and others who are homebound

Rogers Eubanks Neighborhood Association – houses a food pantry benefiting families in the Rogers Road community

Triangle Church – distributes food to church members and the broader community

UNC Internal Medicine – screens clinic patients to identify those who are struggling with food insecurity

Needing Food is Not a Personal Problem, It’s a Systemic One

$7.25

NC Minimum Wage

$16.45

NC Living Wage

42.40%

workers earning < $15/hr

The Growing Need for Pantries

The need for food pantries has skyrocketed in recent years. With little or no income, an increasing number of families are relying on food banks to keep their children fed.

Find a Pantry Near You

Need food? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Use the link below to find food pantries by ZIP code, town, or name. For guidance, contact chc@porchcommunities.org.