Provided by Cherokee County - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Cherokee County Food Resource Guide
(Updated: June 2, 2026, 8:49 a.m.)
LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS
Fresh local produce, cheese, eggs, breads, crafts, and more.
Andrews Farmers Market
Fridays 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
1026 Main Street, Andrews, N.C.
Murphy Farmers Market
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
4 Railroad Street, Murphy, N.C.
FREE HOT MEALS
Murphy First Baptist Church: Community Lunch on Mondays
Time:10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: 517 Hiwassee Street, Murphy, NC
Phone: (828)837-2615
Murphy Free Methodist Church: Community Lunch on Tuesdays
Time: 11:30a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: 422 Valley River Avenue, Murphy, NC
Phone: (828)226-8790
The United Methodist Church: Community Dinner on Thursdays
Time: 5:00 p.m.-6:00p.m.
Location: 101 Chestnut Street, Andrews, NC
Phone: (828)321-5216
Murphy First United Methodist: The Soul Table on Thursdays
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:00p.m.
Location: 73 Valley River Avenue, Murphy, NC
Phone: (828)557-2433
Calvary Chapel: My Brother's Keeper on Third Friday of the Month
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: 866 Joe Brown Hwy, Murphy, NC
Phone: (315)246-7351
Senior Centers "Call Ahead 2 days in advance* (Seniors Only)
Andrews Sunrise Senior Center: Lunch (Monday - Friday) (828)321-4505
Penland Senior Center: Lunch (Monday - Friday) (828)837-2467
Hiwassee Dam Senior Center: Lunch (Monday - Friday) (828)644-0300
Unaka Senior Center:Lunch (Mon, Wed, Fri) (828)837-8313 (828)321-4505
FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION DELIVERY
Andrews 7th Day Adventist, Friday Food Box Distribution
Set Locations: Sherrill's Mobile Home Park, East Inn, Andrews Housing Authority,
West Winds Apartments Contact Raymond Denton (828)835-2694
Meals on Wheels, for Home Bounds 60+
Contact Stephanie Stroupe at the Penland Senior Center (828)837-2467
FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION ON-SITE LOCATIONS
Shelf Stable Food and Fresh Produce (when available)
Andrews Sunrise Senior Center: MANNA Mobile Market Food Boxes
Fourth Wednesday of the Month
12:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m.
54 Park Street, Andrews, NC
Contact: Raymond Denton, (828)835-2694
Bellview Community Center Food Distribution
Every other Thursday of the Month
12:00 p.m. -2:00p.m.
201 Old Bellview Road, Murphy, NC
Contact: Linda May, (828)837-9009
Cherokee County Food Bank
Tuesdays & Saturdays
9:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
West End Plaza, Andrews, NC
Contact: Debbie Ambler, (828)361-0975
Cherokee County Sharing Center
Mondays & Fridays
12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
517 Hiawassee Street, Murphy, NC
Contact: Steve Runion, (828)371-9650
Harrah’s Valley River Casino: MANNA Mobile Market Food Boxes
Second Wednesday: Bi-monthly
11:00am-12:00pm
777 Casino Pkwy, Murphy, NC
Contact: MANNA at 828-290-9749
Hiwassee Dam Community Center: MANNA Mobile Market Food Boxes
Third Wednesday of the Month
11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
7829 Hwy 294, Murphy, NC
Contact: Michael Castaing, (828) 299-3663
Hiwassee Dam Senior Center Food Pantry
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
7829 Hwy 294, Murphy, NC
Contact: Lynn Hamby, (828)644-0300
Mt. Liberty Baptist Church
Second Tuesday of the Month
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
1700 Old Murphy Road, Murphy, NC
Contact: Penny McClure, (828)837-6189
Moore House Ministry
Monday 1:30 p.m -3:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday 1:00 p.m -3:00 p.m
132 Cloe Moore Drive, Murphy, NC
Contact: Joy Lynn: Founder, (828)361-5121 or Don Hale (828)557-8105
More Information on the Food Resource Guide:
The Food Resource Guide is a community resource to provide information on where to access food in Cherokee County. This guide is available to be printed and distributed among organizations and community members.
Print a Copy: Food Resource Guide Cherokee County
This resource is provided by the N.C. Cooperative Extension- Cherokee County Center. (828)837-2210
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