11/06/2025
For those in Carteret County who may need them, here are a few different options for food resources available to community members.
Some of the local food pantries in Carteret County include:
Atlantic United Methodist Church- 146 School Dr., Atlantic. Open on the first Tuesday of the month from 1pm to 4pm.
Bethlehem United Methodist Church- 728 Bogue Loop Rd., Bogue. Call (540) 623-0658 for pantry schedule.
Glad Tidings Church- 4621 Country Club Rd., Morehead City. Open Monday through Thursday from 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm.
Ladies Outreach Committee- 951 Merrimon Rd., Beaufort Call (252) 646-1628 for pantry schedule.
Lighthouse Pantry- 2015 Hwy 70 E, Stacy. Open on the second Saturday of the month (Downeast residents only) from 8am to 10am. Also open on the fourth Saturday of the month (all county) from 8am to 10am.
Loaves & Fishes- 1730 Live Oak St., Beaufort. Open Mondays from 10am to 1pm.
Martha’s Mission- 901 Bay St., Morehead City. Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30am to 3pm.
Salvation Army- 2800 Bridges St., Morehead City. Open Monday through Friday 8am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm.
Storehouse Pantry- 3114 Bridges St., Morehead City. Open Monday through Friday 10am to 1pm.
St. James Methodist Church- 1007 Orange St., Newport. Open Monday and Thursday from 9am to 11am.
For hot meals in Carteret County, these organizations can help:
Atlantic United Methodist Church- 146 School Dr., Atlantic. Available Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:00pm for pick-up only. Call (252) 725-7701 for more information.
First Baptist Church of Beaufort- 403 Ann St., Beaufort. “Five Loaves Supper” available Mondays 5pm to 6pm for pick-up only. Call (252) 728-6811 for more information.
Hand 2 Hand- 425 Hwy 70, Smyrna. Available on Mondays at 11am for pick-up only. Call (252) 418-0000 or (703) 732-4793 for more information.
Harlowe United Methodist Church- 4261 Hwy 101, Newport. Available on Saturdays from 11:30am to 1pm for pick-up only. Call 252-241-5896 for more information.
Hope Mission- 1410 Bridges St., Morehead City. Community eat-in soup kitchen is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 12:30pm.
Leon Mann Jr. Enrichment Center- 3820 Galantis Dr., Morehead City. Available for eat-in Monday through Friday at 11:30am or for home delivery by calling (252) 247-2626.
Meals on Wheels- Free or low-cost meal delivery available throughout the county. Call (252) 240-2359 for more information on delivery in your specific area.
Salvation Army- Delivery every Thursday to various areas in the county. Call (252) 726-7147 for more information on delivery in your specific area.
Programs that offer school lunch assistance include:
Back Pack Friends- (910) 348-5557 Assists students in the Western Carteret area.
Back Pack Blessings- (252) 241-5381 Assists students in the Eastern Carteret area.
If you are a current Sagestone client and need assistance locating resources, please reach out directly to your clinician.