The Open Door Food Pantry of Perquimans County

11/05/2026

Our shelves are FULL!

A huge thank you to everyone who generously donated to so far! Your kindness and support are making a difference in our community.

But we're not finished yet! Our Thanksgiving Gather & Give event is still going strong!

Join us this Saturday at Layden's as we continue collecting food donations to help local families enjoy a happy Thanksgiving.

10/28/2026

A huge thank-you to everyone who volunteered their time and made donations to our Gather & Give event! Your generosity and support mean so much. We’ll see you again this Saturday!

10/16/2026

Gather & Give this Thanksgiving!

Food collections will take place at select local grocery stores and community locations on Saturdays, October 17–November 14.

Monetary donations are also welcome to help purchase turkeys and other essential meal items.

Check out the flyer for collection dates, locations, and donation details. Every contribution makes a difference!

10/06/2026

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Open Door Food Pantry Art Contest, inspired by our theme, "Building a Healthier Community."

We received many wonderful and creative entries from students at Perquimans County Central School and PCIS. Thank you to every student who shared their artistic talent and helped us celebrate what it means to build a healthier community together!

The winning artwork will be framed and proudly displayed on the walls of the Open Door Food Pantry throughout the year for our neighbors and volunteers to enjoy.

A special thank you to all participating students and teachers. Your creativity helps make our pantry—and our community—a brighter place!

10/04/2026

A TRANSFORMATIONAL GIFT!

The Open Door Food Pantry of Perquimans County is honored and incredibly grateful to announce a $133,231 Debt Reduction Grant from The Cannon Foundation to pay off the remaining mortgage on our facility at 293 Creek Drive!

This incredible gift means more resources can go directly toward feeding and supporting our neighbors through nutritious food, personal care items, nutrition education, and community programs.

Less debt. More resources. Greater impact.

Thank you, The Cannon Foundation, for investing in The Open Door Food Pantry and the future of Perquimans County!

Together, we are opening the door to a healthier, stronger community.

10/04/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and supported this great event! Together, 291.54 pounds of food were collected to help stock the shelves and support local families in need.

We’re grateful to all of our local law enforcement agencies for coming together for a little friendly competition and a great cause! Thank you for making a difference in our community!

09/30/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the WIMCO Charitable Foundation for your generous donation in support our pantry! Your kindness and generosity help provide food and support to our neighbors in need. We truly appreciate your commitment to our community!

09/28/2026

GREAT NEWS FOR THE OPEN DOOR FOOD PANTRY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY!

We are incredibly grateful to receive a $6,000 grant from the 2026 Northern Albemarle Community Foundation to support our Staples for Stability Program! This grant was made possible through a recommendation from their local board, an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation.

This funding is especially important because it allows us to provide the everyday cooking staples often overlooked in food donations—flour, sugar, cooking oils, spices, honey, and more. These simple ingredients help our neighbors turn the food they receive into complete, nutritious meals.

This $6,000 grant will make a real difference, but the need continues every day. Grants are an important part of keeping our pantry stocked, but community donations make so much more possible.

Please consider donating today. Your gift can help provide food, personal care items, and the ingredients our neighbors need to put nutritious meals on their tables.

Together, we can turn food into meals, stability, and hope.

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Every dollar makes a difference. Every neighbor matters.

Our mission is to assist the people in need in Perquimans County by fighting hunger through direct assistance, and wise and just stewardship of the gifts God has entrusted to us.

09/24/2026

Community Support Makes a Difference!

We’re grateful to receive a $4,000 Community Benefit Grant from ECU Health Chowan Hospital to support The Open Door Food Pantry’s Personal Care Project!

Personal care items are not extras—they are essential. Soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, laundry detergent, and other hygiene supplies help our neighbors maintain their health, dignity, and well-being when household resources are stretched thin.

Thank you, ECU Health, for helping us meet needs that go beyond food and supporting the health and well-being of our neighbors.

Want to help? Your donation can make a difference! Visit www.perquimansopendoor.com to learn more or support The Open Door Food Pantry of Perquimans County.

Our mission is to assist the people in need in Perquimans County by fighting hunger through direct assistance, and wise and just stewardship of the gifts God has entrusted to us.

09/23/2026

It takes a community, and what a community we have!

Together, we raised an incredible $18,716 at the 2026 Walk for Hunger!

Thank you to our generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers, supportive donors, and every participant who helped make this day possible. Your time, generosity, and support will help make a difference for neighbors in need.

Thank you for walking with us and helping fight hunger in our community!