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    • 🏛️ St. Mark Church Ministries

      • 📍 Address: 1009 E Bright St, Kinston, NC 28501

      • 📞 Phone: (252) 523-0871

      • 🕒 Hours: Not publicly listed—call ahead to confirm availability

      • 💡 Services: Mobile food pantry and community outreach More info on Chamber of Commerce

        
        

        🍽️ Mary’s Kitchen

        • 📍 Address: 110 N Independence St, Kinston, NC 28501

        • 📞 Phone: (252) 523-1013

        • 🕒 Hours: Open daily, Monday–Sunday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

        • 💡 Services: Hot meals served daily, no questions asked More info from FreeFood.org

          
          

        • 🛐 Antioch Free Will Baptist Church

        • 📍 Address: 820 Lincoln St, Kinston, NC 28501

        • 📞 Phone: (252) 527-5306

        • 🕒 Hours: Not listed—call to confirm pantry hours

        • 💡 Services: Food pantry and community support More info on FoodPantries.org

          
          

        • 🏠 Friends of the Homeless Shelter

        • 📍 Address: 112 N Independence St, Kinston, NC 28501

        • 📞 Phone: (252) 522-2788

        • 🕒 Intake Hours: Daily from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

        • 💡 Services: Emergency shelter and food assistance More info on ShelterListings.org

          
          

        • ✝️ Bible Way Church of God in Christ

        • 📍 Address: 529 Larkspur Rd, Kinston, NC 28501

        • 📞 Phone: (252) 522-3270

        • 🕒 Hours: Sunday services at 10:45 AM (prayer) and 11:00 AM (worship)

        • 💡 Services: Food distribution and spiritual support Visit their official site

          
          

        • 🛎️ The Salvation Army – Kinston

        • 📍 Address: 2110 N Queen St, Kinston, NC 28501

        • 📞 Phone: (252) 523-5175

        • 🕒 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

        • 💡 Services: Food pantry, clothing, emergency assistance Visit the official Salvation Army Kinston page

          
          

        • ⛪ Alpha & Omega Church

        • 📍 410 E Washington Ave, Kinston, NC 28501 

        • 💬Known for: Monthly food pantry on the 3rd Monday, 11 AM–1 PM.

        
        

        • ✝️ Church Of Faith & Deliverance

        • 📍 655 Sussex St, Kinston, NC 28504

        • 💬 Known for: Providing emergency food assistance to individuals and families in need. Pantry hours include Wednesday after Bible Study, Thursday after Noonday service, and every third Friday of the month.

          
          

        • 🛐 Apostolic Deliverance Church Of Christ - Food Distribution Center

        • 📍 422 North St, Kinston, NC 28501

        • 💬 Known for: Local food distribution and community outreach

          
          

        • .🏠 Church of Deliverance

        • 📍 1419 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Kinston, NC 28501

        • 💬 Known for: Faith-based support and food assistance.

          
          

          🕊️ Deep Run First Baptist Church

          📍 3624 Old Hwy 11, Deep Run, NC 28525  

        • 💬This church is a cornerstone of the Deep Run community. While specific food pantry hours aren't listed publicly, many local churches like this one offer food assistance or partner with regional food banks. It's a good idea to call or visit to ask about pantry services or upcoming distribution events.

          
          

          🏛️ Kinston Icor Inc

          📍 107 E Peyton Ave, Kinston, NC 28501   🕒 Opens at 1:00 PM  

        • 💬 A social services organization offering financial and food assistance to those in need.

          
          

          🍞 Herring Grove Free Will Baptist

          📍 4851 US-70, Kinston, NC 28504   🕒 Open every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM   📞 (252) 527-0945  

        • 💬 Offers a monthly food pantry serving individuals and families in need.

          
          

          🎓 LCC Lancer Food Pantry

          📍 Lenoir Community College, 231 Hwy 58 S, Kinston, NC 28502  

        • 💬 A campus-based initiative serving students, staff, and faculty experiencing food insecurity. 📝 To request food, complete the Pantry Request Form on their website. 💡 Services include nonperishable food, hygiene products, and support resources.

          
          

          ⛪ First Missionary Baptist Church

          📍 201 N Caswell St, La Grange, NC 28551  

        • 💬 This church hosts a local food pantry serving residents in La Grange and surrounding areas. It's a trusted community resource for food assistance and outreach programs. For more details, visit their official site.

          
          

          🛐 Macedonia Activity Community Center (MACC)

          📍 638 Albrittons Rd, Kinston, NC 28504  

        • 💬 A vibrant community hub offering food support and other outreach programs. You can learn more about their services on the MACC website.

          
          

          👐 Hands of Humanity CDC

          📍 1009 E Bright St, Kinston, NC 28501   🕒 Open Monday & Wednesday–Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM  

        • 💬 A community-driven food pantry offering support to individuals and families in need. Known for its compassionate outreach and consistent service hours.

          
          

          ⚾ Grainger Stadium

          📍 400 E Grainger Ave, Kinston, NC 28501  

        • 💬 While primarily a baseball stadium, Grainger Stadium has hosted community food distributions organized by local nonprofits like the Three In One Family Center. These events typically occur on the 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays of each month at 10:00 AM, offering vital support to residents facing food insecurity.

          
          

          🛍️ Grifton Mission Ministries Food Bank

          📍 6499 Highland Ave, Grifton, NC 28530   🕒 Open Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM   💬 A volunteer-run nonprofit offering food distribution twice weekly. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and reliable service.

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          ⛪ Greater St. Peter Church Ministries, Inc.

          📍 886 Will Baker Rd, Kinston, NC 28504   📞 (252) 520-0010   🕒 Food pantry hours: Fridays from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM  

        • 💬 Also available for emergency food assistance—just call ahead. Known for its strong community outreach and support services.

          
          

          ⛪ Herring Grove Free Will Baptist

          📍 4851 US-70, Kinston, NC 28504   📞 (252) 527-0945   🕒 Open every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM   💬 Offers a monthly food pantry serving individuals and families in need. Known for its welcoming community and consistent service.

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          ⛪ Rhema Word Christian Center

          📍 704 East St, Kinston, NC 28501  

        • 💬 Offers food pantry services to the community, including giveaways on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Known for its welcoming congregation and commitment to outreach.

          
          

          🚛 Revival Mission Church

          📍 400 Darden Dr, Kinston, NC 28504  

        • 💬 Known for hosting mobile food pantry events and community outreach. Often partners with organizations like Ripe for Revival, which operates a Pay-What-You-Can Mobile Market every Thursday from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at 324 N Queen St, outside the Kinston Community Health Center.

          
          

          ⛪ River of Life Christian Center

          📍 301 N Secrest St, Kinston, NC 28501  

        • 💬 A local church known for its community outreach. While specific food pantry hours aren't listed, it's worth contacting directly to ask about food assistance programs or upcoming events.