Region A Food Resources
- Wendy Buchanan
- Nov 13
- 10 min read
If you are a family in our community struggling to put food on the table, please know one thing above all else: You are not alone, and help is available.
This information is accurate as of 11/12/25. For most accurate information, please contact the organization for details.
The rising costs of groceries, housing, and other necessities have made it incredibly challenging for many households to afford the food they need. This is a difficult, stressful time, and no one should ever have to worry about where their next meal will come from.
This list is a compilation of food assistance programs, community resources, and local partners working every day to ensure every family in our region has access to nutritious food.
Whether you need immediate help or long-term support, we have gathered the essential information you need to find relief and connect with resources right now. Help is here- let's make sure you find it.
Use these links to jump to specific county resources:
And for more information on how to get help, please visit Manna Food Bank.
Cherokee County
Cherokee County Sharing Center, Inc
Food Pantry: Monday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM; Friday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
517 Hiwassee Street Murphy, NC 28906
Contact: Steve Runyan, 828-360-4041 or runyansm1946@gmail.com
Sparrow's Nest Meal Site
Hot/Cold Meal Program: Monday 11 AM - 1 PM; Friday 11 AM to 1 PM
Harrah's Casino - Valley River
Pop-Up/Mobile Resource: Wednesday (2nd Week of Month), 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(EVERY EVEN MONTH. Market days may vary due to MANNA holidays, market cancellations, and rescheduling.)
777 Casino Parkway Murphy, NC 28906
Contact: Shelly Brown, 828-497-8557 or sbrown2@harrahs.com
Matt's Ministry at Brasstown Community Center
Food Pantry: Thursday, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
255 Settawig Road Brasstown, NC 28902
Contact: Maggie Butler, 828-361-9083 or maggiembutler@gmail.com
Bellview Community Development Center
Food Pantry: Thursday, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
270 Old Bellview Road Murphy, NC 28906
Contact: Linda May, 828-835-3844 or linda.s.may@mwarep.org
First Baptist Church of Murphy
Community lunch: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM every Monday and Friday
517 Hiwassee St, Murphy NC 28906 | 828-837-2615
Murphy Free Methodist Church
Community lunch: 11:30 am to 12:00 PM every Tuesday
422 Valley River Ave, Murphy NC 28906
United Methodist Church
Community dinner: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM every Thursday
101 Chestnut St, Andrews NC 28901 | 828-321-5216
Cherokee County Food Bank
Run by Lions Club members
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM Tuesdays and Saturdays
West End Plaza, Andrews NC 28901 | 828-321-5512
Thanksgiving Dinner
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Murphy in partnership with REACH of Cherokee County
Wednesday November 27, 2025
10:00 AM to 11 AM for public servants only
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for the general public
Main Street USA – 85 Hiwassee St Murphy NC 28906
No reservations needed
Murphy First United Methodist: The Soul Table
Free Hot Meal: Thursdays 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
73 Valley River Ave., Murphy, NC 28906 | 828-557-2433
The Calvary Chapel: My Brother’s Keeper
Free Hot Meal: Third Friday of the Month, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
866 Joe Brown Hwy, Murphy, NC 28906 | 315-246-7351
Senior Centers
Hot Meals
For Seniors, only. Call ahead 2 days in advance
Andrews Sunrise Senior Center—Lunch Monday to Friday, 828-321-4505
Penland Senior Center—Lunch Monday to Friday, 828-837-2467
Unaka Senior Center—Lunch Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 828-837-8313
Hiwassee Dam Community Center: Manna Mobile Market Food Boxes
Food boxes: Third Wednesday 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Food Pantry: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
7829 Hwy 294, Murphy NC
Contact: Michael Castaing, 828-299-3663
Mt. Liberty Baptist Church
Food boxes: Second Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
1700 Old Murphy Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
Contact: Penny McClure, 828-837-6189
Moore House Ministry
Food Boxes: Call to arrange a time, 7 days a week
132 Cloe Moore Drive, Murphy, NC 28906
Contact: Joy Lynn (828-361-5121) or Don Hale (828-557-8105)
Shepherd of the Mountains Church
Free meal: Every Wednesday at 5:15 PM
68 Fairfax Dr, Murphy, NC 28906 | 828-837-4276
clay county
Matt's Ministry - Ledford's Chapel UMC
Food Pantry: Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
123 W. J. Cabe Road Hayesville, NC 28907
Contact: Butch Harkins, 828-361-6441 or harkins.butch@gmail.com
First Freewill Baptist Church
Food Pantry for Clay County Residents: Thursday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (3rd of Month)
259 Tusquittee Street Hayesville, NC 28904
Contact: Terri Wallis, 828-389-4777 or nanakin55@hotmail.com
Clay County Food Pantry, Inc
Food Distribution / Pantry for Clay County Residents and TEFAP recipients
Thursday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Food Distribution each Thursday) and Friday 9AM - 12PM
2278 Hinton Center Road Hayesville, NC 28904
Contact: Jerry Sullivan, 404-580-3881 or theclaycountyfoodpantry@gmail.com
Towns County Food Pantry
Food Pantry: First Wednesday of the month, 11 AM to 2 PM
1294 Jack Dayton Cir. Young Harris, GA 30582 | 706-896-4783
Christ for All People Ministries
Food Pantry: Call for information
259 Big Sky Drive Hiawassee, GA 30546 | 706-851-9010
Matt's Ministry at Brasstown Community Center
Food Pantry for Clay County Residents and TEFAP recipients: Thursday 11:30A -12:30A
255 Settawig Road Brasstown, NC 28902
Contact: Maggie Butler, 828-361-9083 or maggiembutler@gmail.com
FUMC
Community Meal: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM every Wednesday
989 Hwy 64 Bus, Hayesville NC 28904 | 828-389-8413
Little Brasstown Baptist Church
Free Meals: Wednesdays 5:30 PM
6120 Harshaw Rd, Brasstown, NC 28902 | 828-837-8875
Graham County
Five Point Center—Grace Place—Liberty Missionary Church
Meal Site:
Wednesday 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (Free Meals every Wednesday)
Food Pantry:
Monday 9AM - 4PM; 9AM - 5PM
Tuesday 9AM - 4PM
Wednesday 9AM - PM, 9AM - 5PM; 5PM - 6:30 PM (FREE Meal)
Thursday 9AM - 4PM; 9AM - 5PM; 11AM - 2PM (Client Choice Shopping)
Friday 9AM - 5PM
300 Five Point Road Robbinsville, NC 28771
Contact: Michelle Shiplet, 828-346-6131 or fivepointctr@gmail.com
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
Food Pantry: Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Food distribution)
121 School House Road Robbinsville, NC 28771
Contact: Name Jennifer West, 828-479-3364 or jennifer@stecoahvalleycenter.com
Andrews SDA @ Cherokee County Andrews Senior Center
Food Pantry: Wednesday (only one Wednesday/month- 3rd or 4th Wed.)--12-1:15 PM
45 Park Street Senior Center Andrews, NC 28901
Contact: Raymond Denton, rayjodenton@gmail.com
Cherokee County Food Pantry
Food Pantry: Tuesday 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
121 Main Street West End Plaza Andrews, NC 28901
Contact: Debbie Ambler, 828-361-0975 or debbie.ambler@yahoo.com
Haywood County
FUMC – Waynesville
Food Pantry:
Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Wednesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Hot breakfast:
Saturday 8 AM to 9 AM
566 South Haywood Street Waynesville, NC 28786
Contact: Matthew Blackburn, 828-508-6356 or mhblackburn@fumc-waynesville.com
Grace Episcopal Church Food Pantry
Food Pantry:
Monday to Friday 10-11AM (Spanish speaking volunteers available on Thursday and Fridays)
Little Pantry of Grace Outdoor Pantry:
Open 24/7 in the driveway on Miller St (closed November 27th and 28th)
394 N Haywood Street Waynesville, NC 28786
Contact: Paula Welling, 339-203-2885 or pmw02176@yahoo.com
Haywood Christian Ministry
Food Pantry:
Monday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
150 Branner Avenue Waynesville, NC 28786
Contact: Blake Hart, 828-456-4838 or blakehart@haywoodministry.org
The Salvation Army - Waynesville
Food Pantry:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 3 PM (closed November 27)
290 Pigeon Street Waynesville, NC 28786
Contact: Dana Ball, 828-456-7111 or dana.ball@uss.salvationarmy.org
Second Season- Thrift Store & Neighborhood Pantry
Food Pantry: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9AM - 12PM
156 Boundary Street Waynesville, NC 28786
Contact: Bill Ashley, 828-456-9069 or wjashl@outlook.com
Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center
Food Pantry: Wednesday 2PM - 4PM (3rd Wednesday of Month)
450 Pigeon Street Waynesville, NC 28786
Contact: Lin Forney, 828-452-7232 or pigeoncommunityd@bellsouth.net
Haywood Pathways Center
Hot/Cold Meal Program:
To-go supper at 6:30 PM, seven days a week
179 Hemlock Street Waynesville, NC 28786
Contact: Julie Cloninger, 828-246-0332 or volunteer@haywoodpathways.org
Bethel Rural Community Pantry
Food Pantry
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (2nd Wed. is drive through and the 4th Wed. of month you choose)
664 Sonoma Road Waynesville, NC 28786
Contact: Stephanie Quis-Garrett, 908-642-5016 or smallshells56@gmail.com
Maggie Valley UMC
Food Pantry
Monday and Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Shepherds Table: Hot/cold meal delivered
Monday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Call Church Office for information)
4192 Soco Road Maggie Valley, NC 28751
Contact: Shelly Clement, 828-926-8036 or info@maggieumc.org
Beulah Baptist Church
Food Pantry
Monday and Tuesday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
483 Sunset Circle Canton, NC 28716
Contact: Barry Clark, 828-648-6505 or beulahbaptistchurchcantonnc@gmail.com
The Community Kitchen
Food Pantry
Monday to Friday 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM (closed major holidays)
143 Pandora Circle Canton, NC 28716
Contact: Allison Jennings, 828-593-9319 or thecommunitykitchen@gmail.com
Beaverdam Community Development Club
Food Pantry
Every 4 weeks on a Wednesday 9:00 – 11:00am
Pantry Schedule: https://www.facebook.com/beaverdamcenter
1620 North Canton Road Canton, NC 28716
Contact: Name Aimee Sylvester, 717-265-4685 or aimeec2681@yahoo.com
Cruso United Methodist Church – Pantry
Food Pantry: 10:00 AM to 2 PM - Second Friday of each month
11653 Cruso Rd, Canton, NC 28716
Feeding the Multitudes
Food boxes: Thursday - 12 to 1 PM
50 Azalea Dr Canton NC 28716 | 828-276-6375
Special offerings announced on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FeedingTheMultitudeCantonNC/
First United Methodist Church
Outdoor Pantry: 24/7, Back of parking lot
30 Newfound St Canton NC 288716
Morningstar United Methodist Church
Blessings Pantry: 24/7 (across the street from the church)
2535 Dutch Cove Rd, Canton NC 28716 | 828-648-2297
Fines Creek Community Development Association
10 AM to 12 PM -2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
(Fines Creek, Panther Creek, White Oak residents only)
190 Fines Creek Rd, Clyde NC 28721 | 828-593-7042
YMCA Mobile Market
Fresh fruits and vegetables: 1 to 2 PM - 1st and 3rd Fridays
Haywood Peds Office -15 Facility Dr Clyde NC 28721 | 828-775-7081
Crabtree UMC
Outdoor Community Pantry: Open 24/7
5405 Crabtree Rd, Clyde NC 28721
Clyde Central UMC
Eat In or To Go - Tuesday to Saturday, 12 pm to 6 pm
410 Charles St, Clyde NC 28721 | 828-627-2287
Turkey Jam
Drive Through Food Distribution and Resource Fair
November 20, 2025 - 1 to 3PM
First United Methodist Church, 566 South Haywood Street Waynesville, NC 28786
Sponsored by Mountain Projects, Women of Waynesville, FUMC, Healthy Blue, and Pisgah Legal
Jackson County
Wilkesdale St. Outreach
General Hours: Wednesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (2nd, 4th Week of Month)
64 Wilkesdale St. Sylva, NC 28779
Contact: Lee Lillard, 828-399-9244
United Christian Ministries of Jackson County
Food Pantry
Monday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Closed on: November 27 and 28, December 25 and 26, and January 01
191 Skyland Drive Sylva, NC 28779
Contact: Ann Selby, 828-586-8228 or aselby@ucmsylva.org
The Community Table
Food Pantry
Monday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Evening Meals
Monday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Friday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (evening meals)
Special Hours
Nov 27, 2025 OPEN 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Thanksgiving Meal
Closed on: November 28, December 25 and 26, and January 01
Empty Bowl Fundraiser - April 10, 2026, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
23 Central Street Sylva, NC 28779
Contact: Name Paige Christie, 828-586-6782 or ctofjackson@gmail.com
Cornbread & Roses
Food Pantry
Wednesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Open Choice Pantry)
Sunday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Open Choice Pantry)
1294 Savannah Drive Sylva, NC 28789
Contact: Kass Patterson, 828-283-0235 or info@cbrcounseling.org
The Lord's Closet - Ochre Hill Baptist Church
Food Pantry: Wednesday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (4th Week of Month)
Emergency Food Box
14 Norman Drive Sylva, NC 28779
Contact: Kim Fiskeaux, 828-507-2842 or fiskeaux@yahoo.com
Cullowhee Valley Baptist Church
Food Pantry
Monday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (1st, 3rd week of month)
Wednesday 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (2nd, 4th week of month)
(Food Pantry is closed on holidays)
36 Tilley Creek Road Cullowhee, NC 28723
Contact: Lee Lillard, 828-399-9244 or drewsmyheart@yahoo.com
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI)
Pop-Up/Mobile Resource: Third Thursday of the Month - 12 - 2 PM
27 Long Branch Road Cherokee, NC 28719
Contact: Tammy Jackson, 828-359-6934 or tammjack@ebci-nsn.gov
Harrah's Casino - Cherokee
Pop-Up/Mobile Resource: First Week of the Month - Thursday 1:30 - 2:30 PM
777 Casino Drive Cherokee, NC 28719
Contact: Shelly Brown, 828-497-8557 or sbrown2@harrahs.com
Grace House - Whittier UMC
Food Pantry: Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
(Closed every 5th Saturday of the month)
35 Main Street Whittier, NC 28789
Contact: Name Rita Howard, 828-269-6262 or ritaerevis75@gmail.com
Macon County
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Food Pantry
Every other Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Thanksgiving Meal - November 19 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
299 Maple Street Franklin, NC 28734
Contact: Bill Nemeth, 828-342-2357 or wdnemeth@aol.com
Macon County Program for Progress
Pop-Up/Mobile Resource
Monday 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (4th Week of Month)
(Market days may vary due to MANNA holidays, market cancellations, and rescheduling.)
1436 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734
Contact: Felicia Roberts, 828-524-4471 Ext.406 or froberts@mppnhc.org
Bethel Food Pantry- Bethel UMC
Food Pantry: Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Food boxes November 17, 2025
81 Bethel Church Road Franklin, NC 28734
Contact: Pam Turner, 828-634-1116 or sing.pturner@gmail.com
Trinity Assembly of God
Food Pantry: Tuesday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (every other week)
6971 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734
Contact: Janie Sutton, 252-985-9616 or jsutton@frontier.com
No Wrong Door
Food Pantry
102 Thomas Heights Rd, Franklin, NC 28734 | 828-349-3366
Swain County
Bryson City Food Pantry
Food Pantry: Monday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Family crisis box available other days, MUST call first
311 Everett Street Bryson City Bryson City, NC 28713
Contact: Dan Manley, 828-488-2480 or danmanley6917@gmail.com
Restoration House
Food Pantry: Monday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
81 Academy Street Bryson City, NC 28713
Contact: Amanda Caldwell, 828-538-4540 or a.caldwell@restorationhousewnc.org
Victory Baptist Church
Food Pantry: Every other Thursday, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
(First distribution of the month is 11am-1pm)
1275 Fontana Road Bryson City, NC 28713
Contact: Ann Converse, 407-928-7194 or claire2454@aol.com
Grace House - Whittier UMC
Food Pantry: Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
(Closed every 5th Saturday of the month)
35 Main Street Whittier, NC 28789
Contact: Rita Howard, 828-269-6262 or ritaerevis75@gmail.com
Southwestern Community College-Swain Campus
Pop-Up/Mobile Resource: First Wednesday of the Month -10 AM - 12 PM
60 Almond School Rd Bryson City, NC 28713
828-366-2005 | j_marley@southwesterncc.edu
Harrah's Casino - Cherokee
Pop-Up/Mobile Resource: First Thursday of Month - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
777 Casino Drive Cherokee, NC 28719
Contact: Shelly Brown, 828-497-8557 or sbrown2@harrahs.com
Bryson City Giving Spoon
Meal: Mondays and Thursdays, 3:00 PM to 5:15 PM
311 Everett St, Bryson City NC 28713 | 828-736-0962
Swain Family Resource Center
Food Boxes: Call ahead to request box
300 Hughes Branch Rd, Bryson City, NC 28719 | 828-488-7505
For questions or additional information about available assistance, please contact Jody Miller at jmiller@rapc.org or 828-506-6111.
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