Food Assistance
Food Stamps
- You can qualify to receive Food Stamps if you are a US citizen or have been a permanent resident for more than five years. You can apply for your children who are US citizens or residents for more than five years, even if you are not.
- Visit your local Department of Social Services or call to request an application.
- Suggestions:
- Fill out the application answering the questions as completely as possible.
- Make copies of all necessary supporting documents to send them with your application.
- Send the application and all copies to your local Department of Social Services. But, make a copy of the completed application before you mail it so that you have a record of what you have sent.
- You should receive information concerning your case status within one month or less. If not, call your local Department of Social Services office to check status of case. It is very important to track the status of your case because 60 days after submitting the application, your food stamp case will close if incomplete. Therefore, it is best to maintain strong communication with your local Department of Social Services to make sure that they have all the information they need to process your case.
- If you have questions or concerns, please call the Hispanic Family Center at (919) 873-0094 Xt. 222.
Agencies that provide Food Assistance
Brooks Avenue Church of Christ
(919) 821-2400
700 Brooks Ave., Raleigh
2nd & 4th Saturday of each month, 9:00 am – 12:00 am
No referral required.
Catholic Parish Outreach
(919) 873-0245
2013 N. Raleigh Blvd., Raleigh
Monday – Friday, 1:00 am – 1:00 pm
Referral from outside agency required.
Only for residents of Wake, Johnston, and Franklin counties.
www.cporaleigh.org
Christian Community in Action
(919) 469-9861
1231 NE Maynard Rd., Cary
Mondays and Fridays, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Referral required.
Only for residents of Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Holly Springs, New Hill, & Friendship.
Fuquay-Varina Emergency Food Pantry
(919) 522-7720
Garner Area Ministries
(919) 772-9100
885 and 889 Hwy. 70, Garner
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
North Raleigh Ministries
(919) 785-9911
2431-152 Spring Forest Rd., Raleigh
Monday – Thursday, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
No referral required.
Must bring: Photo ID, SS Card, & electricity or water bill.
Salvation Army
(919) 834-6733
215 Person St., Raleigh
Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30 am – 1st 20 people only
No referral required.
Must bring IDs for all family members.
Urban Ministries Food Pantry
(919) 836-1642
1390 Capital Blvd., Raleigh
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Must bring ID for all family members.
Can go once every 3 months. Only for residents of Wake County.
With Love from Jesus
(919) 233-8010
421 Chapanoake Rd., Raleigh
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
No referral required.
Western Wake Crisis Ministry
(919) 362-0657
103 ½ E Chatham St., Apex
Monday – Thursday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
No referral required.
Must bring proof of current address.
Only for residents of Friendship, Holly Springs, New Hill, & Apex.