Durham Food Resources/Recursos alimentarios de Durham
End Hunger Durham does not provide food. We do provide information to help you find food. Please use the resources below.
Directory of Food Pantries/ Directorio de despensas de alimentos
The Searchable List of Durham Food Pantries tells you the names, address, times of service and more for all food pantries that give out food to anyone in need.
For printable copies of the Food Pantry Directories in English and Spanish, click on the links below:
Durham Food Resources Map/ El mapa de alimentos y recursos de Durham
At the Durham Food Resources Map Hub you can use the map to find food pantries, free summer meals sites for kids and Farmers’ Markets and grocery stores that take SNAP/WIC, that are closest to where you live or where you are.
Free Transportation
Do you live in East or North Durham, and need FREE transportation to a grocery store, food pantry or free food distribution within this area? You can catch a ride with GoDurham Connect. Find out more HERE.
Seniors- there is a free weekly shuttle service that takes you from certain senior living communities to the Walmart at Glenn View Station. Find out more HERE.
Help with Public Benefits
Fill out this form from Get Benefits Help to see if the new SNAP work rules apply to you and will affect your benefits.
MyFriendBen is a tool that can help give you an estimate of what public benefits and tax credits you are likely eligible for.
Information on how to apply for SNAP and WIC can be found below.
Food Resources to Support Families
Free school meals for ALL DPS students – Every DPS student can receive a free breakfast and a free lunch at school each day. No application is needed.
Double Bucks – Do you receive SNAP, WIC, or live in Section 8 housing? Get double the food for your money at participating farmers markets with the Triangle Double Bucks Program (all market details listed on website). The Durham markets include Durham Farmers’ Market, Black Farmers’ Market, South Durham Farmers’ Market, North Durham Farmers’ Market. You can find them on the Durham Food Resources Locator Map.
Durham Community Fridges – FREE & open 24/7 – Need food right now or can’t get to a pantry? Visit one of the Durham locations. These are listed in the food pantry directory.
Information on Applying for SNAP and WIC
The SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) program helps families in need make sure they have enough food each month. Families in need get an “Electronic Benefits” (EBT) card. An EBT card is like a debit card that you use to buy food. The amount of money you get on your card is based on the size of your household, income, and bills. Learn more…
The WIC program helps mothers, expecting mothers and children under 5 years old with food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and finding healthcare. Learn more…