Did you know that half of the food CORA shares with families in need comes from generous donations? Every item you give helps us provide more meals and bring variety to our pantries and programs, so families can enjoy nutritious, balanced food. Your donations enable parents to feel confident that their children will have enough to eat, bringing peace of mind to families facing difficult choices.
When you donate food to CORA in the morning, it could be on a family’s dinner table that very same night, bringing relief, comfort, and hope to your neighbors in need. Every can, box, or bag you give is more than food—it’s a tangible act of kindness that strengthens our entire community. Together, we can ensure that no one in Chatham County goes hungry.
Most Needed Items
- Cereal
- Soup
- Canned Fruit
- Cereal/Granola Bars
- Toilet Paper
Donation drop off hours:
Monday – Friday, 9 am – 3 pm
What Shelf-Stable Foods Can I Donate?
- Canned fruits
- Canned vegetables
- Canned beans
- Canned meats and fish
- Pasta
- Pasta Sauce (in cans or plastic containers)
- Rice
- Cereal
- Oatmeal
- Snacks (bars, crackers, applesauce, etc.)
- Condiments
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
- Salt, pepper, and other spices
- Cooking oil
- Flour, baking mixes, baking soda / powder
- Toilet Paper
- Hygiene products
Important Reminders
To ensure food safety, we ask that you not donate any unsealed food items, loose items without ingredients listed, or any items past their use-by dates. Plastic jars are preferred over glass jars because glass can break. If you have any questions about what foods we are able to accept, please contact [email protected] or call 919-542-5020
Donating Fresh Produce or Eggs
If you have a garden or local farm and would like to donate fresh produce or eggs, please get in touch with us!
To donate to either of CORA’s food pantries, email us at [email protected] or come by with your donation Monday through Friday between 9 am – 3 pm in Pittsboro or Siler City.
Host a Food Drive
Hosting a food drive is a great way to get your workplace, church, neighborhood, or club involved in building a community without hunger!
- Download a printable food drive wish list sign
- Start collecting!
- Bring your donations to CORA’s Pittsboro or Siler City Pantry locations between 9 am and 3 pm Monday – Friday
If you hold a large food drive that collects more food than you can transport, we may be able to come pick up the food. Please contact [email protected] or call 919-542-5020 to arrange, or if you have any questions about your food drive.
Interested in holding regular food drives in your neighborhood? Learn more about the PORCH program to get started!