How many free food pantries are there in Hickory, North Carolina?

Feed America's directory lists 31 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Hickory, North Carolina. Listings are compiled from federal, state, and community data sources. Each listing page shows where it came from and whether it has been independently verified — always call ahead to confirm hours before travelling.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Hickory?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Hickory open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Hickory, North Carolina?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Hickory?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Hickory?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Second Harvest Food Bank of SE North Carolina

food bank

538 1st Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602

(704) 763-9617

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Main location for Second Harvest Food Bank of SE North Carolina

Offers: Food bank, Free

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Food Pantries in Hickory, NC

Second Harvest Food Bank of SE North Carolina

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