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

Feed America's directory lists 46 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Wilmington, North Carolina. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

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

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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington?

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 Wilmington?

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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Food Pantries in Wilmington, NC

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1314 Marstellar St., Wilmington, NC 28401

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Food Pantries in Wilmington, NC

Wilmington Branch

Bethany Presbyterian Church

Bethesda Christian Life Church

Catholic Social Ministries - Wilmington

Feeding the Homeless Ministry at First Baptist Church of Wilmington

First in Families Food Pantry

Food Bank of Central & Eastern

Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC at Wilmington

Good Shepherd House - Soup Kitchen

Harbor United Methodist Church

House Of Mercy

Iglesias Vision 3-D Church

Lighthouse Shining Ministries

Mama J's Helping Hand

Mother Hubbards Cupboard

Mt. Olive AME Church

New Covenant Holiness Church

Second Helpings - Wilmington

Step up For Soldiers - Wilmington

Straightway Ministries

Straightway Ministries Church of the Living God

The Lord's Church

The Love Center Church

The Salvation Army - Floral Pkwy

The Salvation Army - North 4Th Suite 214

The Salvation Army - Oleander St

The Salvation Army - S 3Rd St 1

The Salvation Army - S 3Rd St Corps

Tileston Outreach

Union Missionary Baptist Church

Wilmington Community Food Pantry

Wrightsboro United Methodist Church

FBC of Wilmington

Salvation Army-Wilmington

Visions of Hope Ministries

ROCK Church

Catholic Social Ministries

Church of St Peter Fisherman Early Bread Food Pantry and Clothing Closet

First Fruit Ministries

Good Samaritan - Bryan Road Location

House of Mercy Outreach - Global River Church

Saint Luke AME Zion Church

St. Judes Metropolitan Church

Wrightsboro United Methodist Church Food Pantry

The Salvation Army Cape Fear Region Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen

Myrtle Grove Food Pantry

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