Food Banks in Johnston County

Please note: The information provided on this page is subject to change and may not always be accurate. Please call the organization you are interested in for the most updated information.

 

Benson

Benson Area Ministerial Association, 1204 N. Johnson St., Benson — second and fourth Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-noon. Call 919-880-2167.

New Life Ministries, 103 Main St., Benson — third Saturday of each month from 7:30 a.m. until food runs out. Call 919-894-2208.

West Johnston High School, 5935 Raleigh Road, Benson — 4-5 p.m. Wednesdays. Recipients must reside in the West Johnston High School attendance district. Call 919-934-7333.
 

Clayton

St. Ann Catholic Church, 4057 U.S. 70 Business, Clayton — 9-10:30 a.m. Fridays. Closed Good Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving and the Friday between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Call 919-934-2084.

Clayton Area Ministries, 780 Durham St., Clayton — 1-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 919-553-5654.

Faith City Church, 581 Guy Road, Clayton — every third Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 919-553-9755.

Christ Community United Methodist Church, 1082 Amelia Church Road, Clayton — second Saturday from 9 a.m. until the food runs out. Call 919-553-9770.

With Love From Jesus, 361 W. Second St., Clayton — 9:30-11 a.m. Thursdays and noon-6:30 p.m. Sundays. Call 919-233-8010
 
Caring Hearts Food Pantry, Cleveland Community. Oakland Presbyterian Church, 8927 Cleveland Rd., Clayton, NC — first and third Sundays of every month from 3-5 pm. Tammy Phlum is the coordinator: 919-934-5476. 

Kenly

Kenly Area Ministries, 212 W. Second St., Kenly — 9-11 a.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday, 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, 2-4 p.m. Wednesday. Call 919-284-2449.
 

Pine Level

Good News Buenas Nuevas, 2176-D U.S. 70-A, Pine Level — 1:30-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call 919-617-2108.
 

Princeton

New Birth Holiness Church, 409 Dr. Donnie Jones Jr. Blvd. West, Princeton — first and third Saturdays from 10-11:30 a.m. Call 919-502-9999.

Selma

Edgerton Memorial United Methodist Church, 401 W. Anderson St., Selma — 8:30-11 a.m. Thursdays. Call 919-965-3761.

Iglesia Pentecostal Jesucristo, 1508 Bizzell Grove Church Road, Selma — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 919-538-0423.

Temple Baptist Church, 1205 S. Pollock St., Selma — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. Call 919-965-6746.
 

Smithfield

First Baptist Church Ministry Center, 202 S. Fourth St., Smithfield —10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday. Call 919-934-9771.

Smithfield Area Ministries Food Closet, 140 E. Market St., Smithfield — 9:30 a.m.-noon and 2-4:30 p.m. Thursdays. Call 919-934-2333.

Salvation Army, 306 N. Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield — 9-11 a.m. Fridays. Call 919-934-9102.
 

Wilson’s Mills

A Touch From Above Faith Center, 654 Main St., Wilson’s Mills— 1st and 3rd Saturday from 10am-1pm. Call 919-938-0073.
 
 
 
 


Page last updated:  November 14, 2025


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