Local ministries continue to anchor food assistance efforts across the county
by BCNews Staff Writer
Churches and faith‑based organizations across Columbus County continue to play a vital role in meeting the community’s food‑assistance needs, offering weekly and monthly distributions that reach families from Tabor City to Whiteville and Hallsboro.
Each program operates independently, together they form a dependable network for residents seeking support.
In Tabor City, the Facts of Life Church operates a food‑pantry at 24678 Peacock Road. Although the ministry maintains a presence in both Tabor City and Whiteville, all food‑distribution activities take place exclusively at the Tabor City campus. The pantry opens every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., providing groceries and essentials to residents who rely on mid‑week assistance.
Believers Home Fellowship at 212 Faith Circle offers structured monthly food‑assistance days that serve as a lifeline for many families. The church opens its pantry on the last Tuesday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an additional distribution reserved for elderly and disabled residents on the third Tuesday, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The fellowship continues to provide emergency food boxes by appointment, ensuring that households facing unexpected hardship can access support without waiting for the next scheduled date.
Whiteville remains a central hub for faith‑based food support. Lifesavers Outreach Services, located at 3440 James B. White Highway South, hosts one of the busiest weekly distributions in the region. A Wednesday morning pantry, open from 10:00 a.m. to noon, regularly serves hundreds of households from across Columbus County.
Nearby, Harvest Table at 211 East Columbus offers multiple distribution windows throughout the week, including midday pantry hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and evening outreach hours on Wednesdays and Sundays at 7:00 p.m. Its flexible schedule makes it one of the most accessible options for residents with varying work and transportation needs. Contact number is 910.642.6654.
In Hallsboro, the Bogue Community Citizens Association continues to serve as a key resource for families in the eastern part of the county. Operating from 106 Jockey Road, the organization hosts a monthly food distribution on the last Friday of each month from 10:00 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. While not a church, the group is often included in faith‑linked resource lists due to its longstanding community role and its partnerships with local ministries. Contact number is 910.234.5591.
Our friends at the First Baptist Church in Lake Waccamaw maintain a food pantry. The food distributions are every second Wednesday and 4th Saturday from 9:00 a.m. through 10:00 a.m. monthly at 300 Sam Potts Highway. There is no cost; picture ID is all that is required.
Together, these programs form a countywide safety net, ensuring that residents have multiple opportunities for food assistance throughout the month.
As demand continues to rise, the work of these churches and community organizations remains essential to supporting families across Columbus County.
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