March Pop‑Up Markets Announced for Brunswick and Columbus Counties

Food Bank reminds residents: no ID, income, or residency requirements

The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina has released its Month of March Pop‑Up Market schedule for Brunswick and Columbus counties. The monthly pop-markets are a blessing to our area that offer free, nutritious food to anyone in need.

There are no residency, income, or ID requirements to participate, and attendees are welcome to bring their own bags or wagons. All distributions are first‑come, first‑served while supplies last.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a reusable bag or wagon to make carrying items easier. All distributions run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Columbus County Pop‑Up Markets

Cerro Gordo – Cerro Gordo Baptist Church 257 Church Street, Cerro Gordo, March 2, 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon. Walk‑up distribution.

Brunswick County Pop‑Up Markets

Bolivia – St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church 2586 Old Ocean Highway, Bolivia, March 20, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Walk‑up distribution.

Leland – St. James AME Zion Church 27 Old Town Creek Road NE, Leland, March 24, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Walk‑up distribution.

Regional Neighbor: New Hanover County

Wilmington – March 10 at the Robert Taylor Senior Homes, 1308 N. 5th Avenue and again on March 17 at the Cape Fear Christian Church located at 811 N College Road. 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon.

Both are walk‑up distributions open to individuals and families, while supplies last.

Residents seeking additional food assistance can search for nearby resources using the Food Bank’s Food Finder at FoodFinder.FoodBankCENC.org

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