The holiday season is frequently regarded as the most joyful and delightful time of the year, filled with celebrations, gatherings, and festive cheer. However, for individuals who are grappling with food insecurity or struggling to find their next meal, this time of year does not evoke the same feelings of joy and happiness. Instead, it can be a period of stress and worry.
Fortunately, there are many resources available in our community that offer vital assistance to those in need, ensuring that everyone can experience some level of comfort during this special season.

Thanksgiving Meals
Rivers International Church
113 Foch St, Fayetteville
910-670-1354
https://www.riverschurchnc.org/
They will be serving a Thanksgiving meal. Call for the exact date and time.

We Are One Big Family
Fayetteville Day Resource Center
128 S King St, Fayetteville
910-708-0205
They will be passing out Thanksgiving meals on November 27 & 28. Call for exact times.

Operation Turkey Fayetteville
682-226-2724
operationturkey.com
They will have meals from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following locations:
• Fayetteville Chapter 82nd Airborne Division Association — 606 Johnson St.
• H8ters — 2926 Ft. Bragg Rd.
Cedar Falls Baptist Church — 6181 Ramsey St.
• Cliffdale Church — 6427 Cliffdale Rd.
• Boys and Girls Club of Cumberland County — 3475 Cumberland Rd.
• Spring Lake Recreation Center — 245 Ruth St.
• G.B. Myers Recreation Center — 1018 Rochester Dr.
• Azalea Manor Apartments — 230 Lincoln Dr.
• Cypress Manor Apartments — 217 Lincoln Dr.
• Colvin Funeral Home — 2010 Murchison Rd.
• The Shops at Boone Trail Center — Boone Trail Ext.
• Strickland Bridge Shopping Center — 6575 Fisher Rd.
• Hope Mills Town Hall — 5770 Rockfish Rd.
• Warrenwood Elementary School — 4618 Rosehill Rd.
• Boys & Girls Club Spring Lake — 245 Ruth St.
• Marcus Doss Salon — 2203 Southern Ave.

Food Pantries
Be sure to call or visit the websites listed for additional information needed like whether you will need to show ID, if a referral is required or if there is a limit on the number of visits.

St. Paul's Full Gospel Food Pantry
602 Mann Street, Fayetteville
910-486-0202
http://stpaulfgbc.org
Food pantry is open on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Charity Church Food Pantry
431 Neville Street, Fayetteville
910-484-8764
http://charity-church.org
Food pantry is open every third Saturday from 10 a.m. to Noon.

Village Baptist Church Food Pantry
555 North Reilly Rd, Fayetteville
910-678-7178
http://thevillagebc.church
Food pantry is open every 3rd Tuesday from 10 a.m. to Noon.

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Food Pantry
1601 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville
910-484-2134
http://www.holytrinityfay.org/serve
The food pantry is open for walk-ins Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Alms House Food Pantry
3909 Ellison Street, Hope Mills
910-425-0902 https://almshousehopemills.com/index.html
The food pantry is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Anderson Creek Community Church
2085 Ray Road, Spring Lake
910-436-0548
http://andersoncreekcommunitychurch.com/ac³-ministry-center
Food pantry is open on Thursdays 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Cruciform Church of Christ
360 Pinetree Lane, Spring Lake
910-447-2767
http://www.cruciformcoc.com/ministries/food-pantry
Food pantry is open twice a month. Call for specific dates.

Operation Blessing of Fayetteville
1337 Ramsey St, Fayetteville
910-483-1119
http://operationblessingfayetteville.com
Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed daily from Noon to 1 p.m. for lunch.

Catholic Charities-Fayetteville & Newton Grove Regional Office
726 Ramsey St, Suites 10 & 11, Fayetteville
910-424-2020 Ext. 2601
http://www.catholiccharitiesraleigh.org/fayetteville-programs
This food pantry operates by curbside pickup on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to Noon.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast NC
406 Deep Creek Rd, Fayetteville
910-485-6923
https://hungercantwait.org/find-help/find-food/
Second Harvest Food Bank is a collection site where they distribute their food to other charities, churches and food pantries. The link above provides the locations where someone looking for food assistance may find some help.

HAND-EE
12254 Highway 210 South, Spring Lake
910-497-7100
http://hand-ee.org
They have a variety of food distribution and community services. Please call for more details.

Saint Pauls United Methodist Church Food Pantry
406 W. Main Street, Saint Pauls
910-865-4301
https://www.rise4me.com/resources/st-pauls-united-methodist-church-food-pantry/
Food pantry is open on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month . Please call for information on hours.

Loft Assistance Center
62 Joint Rd, Spring Lake
919-495-1415
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

New Hope Baptist Church
293 Bethel Baptist Rd, Spring Lake
910-497-1033
Food pantry is open the 1st & 3rd Monday of the month from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

FTCC Food Pantry
Horace Sisk Building, Rm 708, 2204 Hull Rd, Fayetteville
910-678-0077
This food pantry is only open to FTCC students. The hours are Monday thru Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Beatitude House
102 N. Main St, Spring Lake
910-496-0925
Food pantry is open Thursday & Friday from 10:30 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Christ United Methodist Church
3101 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville
910-484-3340
Food pantry is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cliffdale Christian Center
6427 Cliffdale Rd, Fayetteville
910-864-4911
Food pantry is open the third Wednesday of each month. Date may variety around holidays. Call to confirm hours.

Fayetteville Dream Center
336 Ray Ave, Fayetteville
910-568-3897
Food assistance is available on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to Noon.

First Baptist Church
302 Moore St, Fayetteville
910-483-6505
Food bags are available on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m.
Gray's Creek Christian Center
3028 School Rd, Hope Mills
910-485-3005
Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. until Noon.

Harry Hosier United Methodist
6201 Milford Rd, Fayetteville
910-864-6019
Food pantry is open the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to Noon.

Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church
118 Johnson St, Fayetteville
910-868-2770
Food pantry is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to Noon.

Person Street United Methodist Church
509 Person St, Fayetteville
910-483-4714
Food pantry is open the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Seth's Wish
330 S. Cool Spring St, Fayetteville
910-476-6613
Food pantry is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Simon Temple AME Zion Church
441 Donray Dr, Fayetteville
910-867-1183
Food pantry is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

St. Matthews United Methodist Church
202 Hope Mills Rd, Fayetteville
910-425-0401
Food pantry is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to Noon.

True Vine Ministries
5301 Morganton Rd, Fayetteville
910-867-6762
Food pantry is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Church at Cedar Creek
4010 Cedar Creek Rd, Fayetteville
910-483-6895
Food pantry is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Closed on holidays.

Soup Kitchens/Eat-In Programs
Fayetteville Area Operation Inasmuch
531 Hillsboro St, Fayetteville
910-433-2161
They offer a breakfast program Monday thru Friday starting at 7:30 a.m.

Person Street United Methodist Church
509 Person St, Fayetteville
910-483-4714
Community kitchen is open the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Salvation Army
245 Alexander St, Fayetteville
910-483-8119
Lunch daily at 12 p.m.

Seth's Wish
330 S. Cool Spring St, Fayetteville
910-476-6613
Hot meals served Sundays at 1 p.m.

Simon Temple AME Zion Church
5760 Yadkin Rd, Fayetteville
910-867-1182
Breakfast on Saturdays at 7 a.m. 100 plates are distributed into the downtown community. Call for more information.

St. Matthews United Methodist Church
202 Hope Mills Rd, Fayetteville
910-425-0401
Lunch served on the last Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Hoke County Open Door Soup Kitchen
308 N. Main St, Raeford
910-875-2111
Open Tuesday & Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Other Resources
Cumberland County Coordinating Council on Older Adults
339 Devers St, Fayetteville
910-484-0111
Home delivered meals. Call for more information.

Cumberland County Department of Social Services-
1225 Ramsey St, Fayetteville
910-677-2433
Applications for Food & Nutrition Service Program are accepted Monday thru Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call for more information on requirements.