CORA’s Mobile Market also provides nutritious food to neighbors facing food insecurity in Chatham County. This program helps us reach those in need of food far beyond the boundaries of our Pantry location in Pittsboro. Approximately 70% of those we serve do not live in Pittsboro or surrounding areas, and lower-income areas in our community are home to several food deserts. We currently distribute food via a drive-through model. Families stay in their cars, and pre-packed groceries are placed in their vehicles. We host a Mobile Market in Siler City and at Nature Trail in Chapel Hill each month. We occasionally host additional Mobile Markets at other strategic points around the county where food insecurity is the most prevalent. Last year, this essential program served 10,000 individuals over 200,000 meals.
Currently, CORA hosts two Mobile Markets a month.
Technology Way, Siler City
8:30 am – 10:30 am June through September
10:00 am – 12:00 pm October through May
326 Nature Trail, Chapel Hill
4 pm – 6 pm – March through October
3 pm – 5 pm – November through February
Siler City – Technology Way – 10 am – 12 pm
Nature Trail Mobile Home Park – 326 Nature Trail, Chapel Hill – 4 pm – 6 pm – March through October & 3 pm – 5 pm – November through February.
There are assorted options like the Pantry, including local fresh produce, meats, dairy, bakery items, and shelf-stable staples. Each person receives enough food for 21 meals at each visit.
