NC LOCAL: Need food in NC? Use this map to find it

This article was written by Mosi Secret and originally published by NC Local on November 12, 2025.

Credit: Iñigo De la Maza

Overview

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits help 1.4 million North Carolinians obtain food each month. As the nation’s largest food assistance program, SNAP was thrown into disarray earlier this month with the federal shutdown. Good neighbors, food banks, and organizers across the state kicked into high gear to help feed people in North Carolina communities.

NC Local created this resource to make it easier for everyone to find food assistance. Even as the shutdown of the federal government nears its end – and as SNAP payments promise to resume, we know that many people in the state will continue to face food insecurity. We will continue to update the data and refine the interface. Have suggestions? Email us at food@nclocal.org.

Food Resource Map

Need to find food near you? Open this map on your phone or click on any marker in the map below to get directions.

Food Resource Directory

Need help with groceries, prepared foods or other services? Have time, food or money to share with your neighbors? Check out our resource directory below. View and share a full view version here.

NC Local Editor’s Note: AI was used in the completion of some of the data fields (such as address or website) for this project. See NC Local’s AI policy for more information.

Resources to Share?

NC Local will add more information and resources soon. Ideas or resources to share? Email them at food@nclocal.org.