New Bern Region

Hunger in our communities is an issue that far too many families are experiencing, especially seniors. A lack of nutritious meals can have long lasting effects on the physical, mental, and social well-being of all members of a family. For many seniors, they must decide between purchasing necessary medications and buying enough nutritious food.

Catholic Charities Food Pantry Services are dedicated to providing healthy meals, increasing access to food, and developing innovative solutions to address food insecurity in a collaborative way. Each month, our Food Pantry provides healthy food boxes to ensure that our senior neighbors don’t have to choose between purchasing food and paying for their prescriptions. Additionally, our food pantry offers seniors dietary supplements, incontinence wear and access to medical supplies when available.

With dignity and respect at the forefront of all interactions, families are offered a hand up during their most challenging times. In addition to feeding our neighbors, Catholic Charities Food Pantry Services serve as a medium for volunteerism, community engagement, and collaboration.

Hours:

• 1st and 3rd Thursday: 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
• These hours are reserved for Catholic Charities Senior Pharmacy Clients
• Other individuals wishing to visit the food pantry must call (252) 638-2188 to pre-register.

Address:

• 2010 Old Cherry Point Road, New Bern, NC

For more information or for seniors unable to visit our food pantry and would like to request the home delivery of groceries, please call (252) 638-2188.

Catholic Charities is committed to helping seniors aged 60 and older in Craven, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, and Pamlico Counties live safely and with dignity in their homes. Through a variety of services including home repairs, accessibility upgrades and essential furnishings. By partnering with community organizations and providing in-home assessments, we ensure seniors can age in place in safe, healthy, and stable environments. For more information about this program, please contact Kitti Hardison (252-487-3482).

Assistance is available to low and moderate income families. Funds are used to help families pay their utility bills as a means to prevent homelessness.

To access this service, complete the required online screening form or call 252-638-2188 Ext. 2803. This is for residents of Craven, Jones, Onslow and Pamlico requesting assistance, when resources are available.

Due to limited resources, all individuals and families are screened and must go through an intake process.

If an appointment is scheduled, please bring your photo ID, copy of your current and past due bill, ledger from landlord and proof of emergency at your time of appointment.

Catholic Charities staff assist with financial assistance in the following counties:

• Beaufort County – Mother of Mercy Church (Utility Assistance Only) in Washington: Every Wednesday of the month (Directions). Provided by St. Vincent de Paul
• Carteret County – St. Egbert Church in Morehead City: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month (Directions)

The Catholic Charities New Bern Regional Office offers families an entryway to available services. Staff conduct initial screenings to identify barriers to be addressed and refer clients to other Catholic Charities programs or to other community partners.

Individuals facing more complex challenges receive an in-depth assessment, set goals, and regularly meet with staff to reach goal achievement.