Haywood County has many resources to help those in need, but it can be hard to know when and where. We hope this information can help. Resources are always changing; we recommend contacting agencies about their services and schedules.
Food Pantries & Boxes
Click on each tab to see Food Pantry and Box locations for that specific area.
Bethel Baptist Church Necessity Pantry
5868 Pigeon Rd, Canton NC | 828-648-4106
Second Tuesday of the month | 3:00 – 4:30pm
Note: this is NOT a food pantry, necessities ONLY: toiletries/hygiene products, etc.
Bethel Rural Community Pantry
664 Sonoma Road, Canton NC | 908-642-5016
Second Wednesday of the month | 9:30am to 11:00am
Beaverdam Community Center
1620 N Canton Road, Canton NC | 717-265-4685
Fourth Wednesday of the month | 9:00-11:00am
Beulah Baptist Church
483 Sunset Circle, Canton NC | 828-648-6505
Every Tuesday | 9:00 to 12:00pm
Cruso United Methodist Church – Pantry
11653 Cruso Road, Canton NC
Second Friday of the month | 10:00 – 2:00pm
Feeding the Multitudes
50 Azalea Drive, Canton NC | 828-276-6375
Every Thursday: Food boxes distributed by drive thru | 12:00 – 2:00pm
Note: Special offerings are announced on their Facebook page
First United Methodist Church
30 Newfound Street, Canton NC
Open 24/7 | Outdoor pantry in back of parking lot
Morningstar United Methodist Church
2535 Dutch Cove Road, Canton NC | 828-648-2297
Open 24/7 | Blessings Pantry across the street from the church with food and necessities.
North Hominy Community Development Association
2670 Newfound Road, Canton NC | 828-648-6082
Third Thursday of the month | 9:00 to 10:00am
The Community Kitchen
922 Champion Drive, Canton NC | 828-648-0014
Open 5 days a week (closed Sunday and Wednesday)
DINNER SERVICE
5:00-6:00pm (doors open at 4:30pm)
FOOD BOX DISTRIBUTION
Second and Fourth Tuesdays of the month | 10am-12am
Fourth Wednesday of the month | 6:00-8:00pm
SHOPPING AREA | 4:30-6:00pm
Crabtree United Methodist Church
5405 Crabtree Road, Clyde NC
Open 24/7 | Outdoor Community Pantry
Fines Creek Community Development Association
*Fines Creek, Panther Creek, White Oak residents only
190 Fines Creek Road, Clyde NC | 828-329-9186
Fourth Thursday of the month | 10:00am-12:00pm
YMCA Mobile Market
15 Facility Drive, Clyde NC (Haywood Peds Office) | 828-775-7081
Second and Fourth Tuesdays of the month | 1:00-2:00pm
Note: Fresh fruits and vegetables
Maggie Valley United Methodist Church
4192 Soco Road, Maggie Valley NC | 828-926-8036
Every Monday and Wednesday | 10:00am-12:00pm
Shady Grove UMC Outdoor Pantry
3570 Jonathan Creek Road, Waynesville NC (By the picnic shelter)
Open 24/7
First United Methodist Church – Waynesville
566 S. Haywood Street, Waynesville NC | 828-456-9475
Every Saturday | 9:00-11:00am
Every Thursday | 5:00-6:30pm
Grace Episcopal Church Food Pantry
394 Haywood Street, Waynesville NC | 828-456-6029
Monday through Friday | 10:00-11:00am
Note: Spanish speaking volunteers available on Thursdays & Fridays
Little Pantry of Grace outdoor pantry in the driveway on Miller Street | Open 24/7
Haywood Christian Ministry
150 Branner Avenue, Waynesville NC | 828-456-4838
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:00am-12:00pm;
FOOD BOX: (1 box/week) | 1:00-4:00pm
Note: Must interview in office for first time recipients.
Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market
250 Pigeon Street, Waynesville NC (HART Theater Parking lot)
(Season begins April and ends December)
Every Saturday | 9:00am – 12:00pm
– Double your SNAP/EBT benefits with free
– Double Up Food Bucks for ALL produce and plant starts!
Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center
450 Pigeon Street, Waynesville NC | 828-452-7232
FOOD DISTRIBUTION: March 15 | 2:00-4:00pm
OUTDOOR PANTRY: Open 24/7
Second Season Pantry
156 Boundary Street, Waynesville NC
Tuesday through Friday | 9:00am-4:00pm
Saturday | 11:00am-3:00pm
The Salvation Army
290 Pigeon Street, Waynesville NC | 828-456-7111
FOOD+RENT, UTILITIES: Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:00am-2:00pm
FOOD BOXES: Monday–Friday | 8:30- 4:30 (Must Interview First)
Head Start Location
489 Pigeon Street, Waynesville NC
OUTDOOR PANTRY: Open 24/7
Snappy Lube/KMart Location
19 Bradley Street, Waynesville, NC
OUTDOOR PANTRY: Open 24/7
Bethel Grocery
5692 Pigeon Road, Waynesville, NC
OUTDOOR PANTRY: Open 24/7
More Haywood County Food Resources
More Help For Kids
(For Children up to 18 years old)
The following restaurants will provide free food for kids upon request:
Black Bear Café
162 Pisgah Drive, Canton NC | 828-648-1003
Clyde’s
2107 S. Main St, Waynesville NC | 828-456-9135
Summer Meal Program
Meals available at no charge | Monday – Thursday: 11:00am-12:00pm (June 11th – August 11th)
Schools providing dine-in or take-out (children must be present): Clyde Elementary, Jonathan Valley Elementary, North Canton Elementary
Fuego Food Truck
Location changes check Facebook or call 828-476-7930
* Cheese quesadilla and fries free for kid
Kornerstone Kafe
1092 N. Main St, Waynesville NC | 828-550-2265
Morningstar United Methodist Church
2535 Dutch Cove Road, Canton NC | 828-648-2297
Open 24/7 | Blessings Pantry available with food, books, school supplies and necessities.
North Hazelwood Baptist Church
809 Hazelwood Ave, Waynesville NC | 828-508-6720
Third Saturday of the month | 9:00-11:00am
Baby ministry: food/formula, diapers, etc
Free Meals
(For Seniors over 60)
Mountain Projects Congregate Nutrition
The Congregate Nutrition Program is available in three locations in Haywood County. This program provides a nutritionally balanced meal. The Congregate Nutrition Program is available free of charge to anyone age 60 or over. Anyone 55 or older is welcome to participate, for a nominal fee.
CANTON
High Street Baptist Church
73 High Street, Canton NC | 828-506-5161
Ages <60 may reserve meals for $5.00
MAGGIE VALLEY
Maggie Valley Town Hall
3987 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC | 828-926-3099, ext. 110
WAYNESVILLE
Waynesville Armory
44 Boundary Street, Waynesville, NC | 828-452-7029
Available to All
First United Methodist Church
566 S. Haywood St, Waynesville NC | 828-456-9475
Every Saturday | 8:00-11:00am Hot breakfast and lunches
Every Saturday | 8:00-10:00am Showers available
Haywood Pathways Center
179 Hemlock St, Waynesville NC | 828-246-0332
7 Days a Week | 6:30pm To-go supper at Holy Cow Food Truck (open on limited basis – check Facebook)
The Community Kitchen
394 Champion Drive, Canton NC | 828-648-0014
(Closed Sunday and Wednesday)
5 days a week | 4:30-6:00pm
