Food Assistance
The pantry distributes available food such as canned goods, dry goods, bread, produce, and frozen or refrigerated items to households in need.
Our Mission
Our mission is to reduce hunger and provide compassionate, practical support to families experiencing hardship. We serve the public benefit through charitable programs supported by volunteers, churches, donors, and community partners.
Family Food Basket operates on a not-for-profit basis. Resources received by the organization are used to support its charitable mission, community programs, and responsible operations.
501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit
EIN 81-3920548
Serving eastern North Carolina
Community-based since 1989
“A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.”
Proverbs 22:9
Charitable Programs
Assistance is based on household need and the availability of food, designated funds, volunteers, and other resources. Please call before visiting to confirm current services.
Utility Support
Limited assistance or referrals may be available for qualifying household utility needs when designated resources are available.
Medication Support
Limited assistance or referrals may be available for essential prescription medication needs when funding permits.
Pantry information
| Address | 6321 Old Raleigh Rd, Sims, North Carolina 27880 |
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| Published hours | Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. Please call ahead to confirm current hours and availability. |
| Main phone | 252-291-0093 |
| Service area | Wilson, Franklin, Nash, and Johnston counties, North Carolina |
Organization Information
The information below is published to help community members, donors, regulators, and service providers identify the organization accurately.
| Legal organization name | Family Food Basket |
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| Public name | The Family Food Basket Ministry |
| Federal tax status | 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization |
| Employer Identification Number | 81-3920548 |
| Organization address | 6321 Old Raleigh Rd, Sims, North Carolina 27880 |
| Official website | familyfoodbasketministry.org |
| Administrative contact | admin@familyfoodbasketministry.org |
| Community contact | familyfoodbasket2020@gmail.com |
| Information reviewed |
Official tax, governance, banking, or authorization documents are not posted publicly. Authorized institutions may request appropriate documentation through the administrative email above and a secure submission process.
Accountability & Stewardship
Family Food Basket is committed to using its resources for charitable purposes, maintaining accurate organization records, and communicating honestly about the availability and limits of its programs.
Public Benefit
Programs are designed to relieve food insecurity and help households facing urgent needs in the communities the organization serves.
Not-for-Profit Purpose
Donations and other resources are used to advance the organization’s charitable mission and support program delivery and operations.
Organization Records
The organization maintains records supporting its tax status, governance, programs, and authorized representatives.
Leadership and authorization
Requests to confirm an authorized representative, officer, administrator, or organizational record may be directed to admin@familyfoodbasketministry.org.
Community Impact & Support
Family Food Basket’s work is made possible by volunteers, donors, churches, civic groups, and neighbors who contribute food, funds, time, and community awareness.
3,124 families
Historical ministry information reported food assistance to 3,124 families during this period.
$820 in assistance
Historical ministry information reported $820 in utility or medication assistance during the same period.
Supporters named in historical ministry materials
- Buckhorn United Methodist Church
- Nobles Chapel Church
- White Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church
- New Sandy Hill Original Free Will Baptist Church
- Bailey Baptist Church
- Bailey United Methodist Church
- Marsh Swamp Original Free Will Baptist Church
- Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church
- Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church
- Sims Baptist Church
- WoodmenLife
Current participation or sponsorship should be confirmed directly with each organization.
Contact
Contact the organization for current pantry information, assistance availability, donations, volunteering, or administrative questions.
| Address | 6321 Old Raleigh Rd, Sims, NC 27880 |
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| Main phone | 252-291-0093 |
| Administrative email | admin@familyfoodbasketministry.org |
| Community email | familyfoodbasket2020@gmail.com |
| Family Food Basket Ministry |