A Parent’s Guide to Free and Low-Cost Food Assistance in Wake County
As your pediatric care team, we want to ensure our patients and families have the information and resources they need regarding recent changes to SNAP and WIC, this November, and can access food assistance in Wake County. We understand that these programs play an important role in supporting children’s health and nutrition, and we’re committed to helping families stay informed and connected.
What to Do if You Receive SNAP and WIC Benefits
Use your current benefits as usual. SNAP and WIC benefits that have already been issued will remain available on your cards and can still be used for eligible purchases.
Continue to submit renewals on time. Even with funding changes, it’s important to complete renewals and respond to any notices to avoid delays once normal funding resumes.
Apply if you need benefits. Applications will continue to be accepted and processed as soon as possible when funding is restored, so please don’t delay if your family could benefit from these programs.
Local Free and Low-Cost Food Assistance in Wake County
Below are free and low-cost options for food, formula, and other support available in Wake County:
Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina
1924 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC
(919) 875-0707
Provides emergency food assistance and a searchable map of food pantries by ZIP code.
Catholic Parish Outreach
2013 N Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC
(919) 873-0245
Offers groceries weekly based on household size.
Dorcas Ministries Food Pantry
187 High House Rd, Cary, NC
(919) 469-9861
Provides groceries and support services for families in need.
Formula and Infant Support
WIC Offices (Wake County Human Services)
(919) 250-4720
Even if benefits are reduced, WIC can still help with referrals, breastfeeding support, and formula vouchers where available.
The Diaper Train
616 Tucker St, Raleigh, NC
(919) 828-4751
Offers diapers, wipes, and infant essentials.
Hot Meal and Community Dining Options
A Place at the Table (Pay-What-You-Can Cafe’)
300 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC
(919) 307-8914
Breakfast and Lunch served Tuesday- Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Shepherd’s Table Soup Kitchen
121 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC
(919) 831-2010
Lunch served Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Oak City Cares
1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC
(984) 344-9599
Weekend meals and case management support for families.
Find Helpful Local Resources Online
For additional help-including food, utilities, rent, jobs, and transportation, visit FindHelp.org. Just enter your ZIP code to see free and reduced-cost programs near you.
If you have any questions or need help connecting with community programs, please visit our patient resources page or contact our Family Resource Coordinator, Sydney Hewett, at shewett@raleighpediatrics.com or call our Raleigh office at (919) 872-0250 Ext. 140.
Raleigh Pediatrics is here to support your family’s health and well-being every step of the way.
– RPA Physicians and Staff