Food Security

Rolesville Food Security

In March 2019, the Town of Rolesville Board of Commissioners endorsed Wake County’s Comprehensive Food Security Plan. The vision of the Food Security Plan is to have a food-secure Wake County, where ALL people have physical, social, and economic access to safe, nutritious, culturally appropriate, and affordable food.

Northern Community Food Security Team

The Northern Community Food Security Team (NCFST) was created to develop and launch a viable food security plan for northern Wake County that aligns with the  Capital Area Food Network(opens in a new tab) (CAFN) plan. NCFST works to help community members, food security organizations, resource experts, and other stakeholders develop activities, policies, and partnerships that will move the county toward food security and a sustainable food future.

Vision

• Ensure Food Access
• Communicate and Educate
• Develop a Sustainable Food Supply
• Build Economic Opportunities
• Lead Through Networks 

NCFST Members

• Kristen Stafford
  Town of Rolesville Special Event Coordinator
  919-554-6582
• Valerie Massengill
  Rolesville Food Security Team
• Andrew Brown, Jr. 
  Wake Forest Customer Service & Outreach Manager
  Chair of NCFST
  919-435-9466
• Ross Yeager 
  Northern Regional Center Director
  919-562-6363
• Sydney Klein
  Food Security Program Manager
  NC Cooperative Extension
  Capital Area Food Network
  919-250-3795

Local Food Pantries

• New Bethel Food Pantry(opens in a new tab)
• Hope House(opens in a new tab)
• Meals on Wheels(opens in a new tab)
• Community Connections Garden(opens in a new tab)
• Inter-Faith Food Shuttle(opens in a new tab)
• Raleigh Dream Center(opens in a new tab)
• Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry(opens in a new tab)

Upcoming Events 

• Holiday Food Drive   (PDF, 180.04 KB)
  • The Northern Community Food Security Team is collecting donations for those in need this Holiday Season. Donations will be accepted from November 10, 2025, to December 15, 2025. All donations will be given out at the Holiday Food Giveaway on December 19, 2025.
     

1. Purchase goods from a local grocery store.

   1. List of Food Donations Needed:
      1 Box of Stuffing
      1 Box of Mashed Potatoes
      1 Large Can of Yams
      2 Cans of Green Beans
      1 Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup
      1 Box of Fried Onions

      OR

   2. Monetary Donation to The Downtown Rolesville Farmers Market(opens in a new tab)
       

2. Bag goods together and drop them off at a designated drop-off location.

   1. Rolesville Town Hall 502 Southtown Cir. Rolesville, NC 27571
   2. The Downtown Rolesville Farmers Market in Cobblestone Village
   3. ARISE Coworking Community 300 Southtown Cir. Rolesville, NC 27571 

    

• Holiday Food Giveaway

The Northern Community Food Security Team (NCFST) is hosting a Holiday Food Giveaway on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 11:00 am in the parking lot at 203 E Young St, Rolesville, NC 27571.

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(PNG, 2.25 MB)(opens in a new tab)

• Mobile Market!
  • The Northern Community Food Security Team is partnering with Ripe for Revival to offer a monthly mobile grocery store on the second Thursday of each month from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave.
  • The pay-what-you-can Mobile Market aims to make fresh and local produce, proteins, dairy, eggs, and other food products accessible and affordable to all, regardless of their budget.
  • The Mobile Market posts ‘suggested’ prices on all items on the bus. Once the shopper has gathered the food they want, they will ring up at the register and receive a ‘suggested price.’ If the shopper can afford to pay the full amount they may, if they cannot, they can choose to ‘pay what they can.’When shopping, there are some limits on the amount of protein, dairy, and eggs a consumer can purchase, but no limits on produce. Both cash and card payments are accepted. The Mobile Market is open to EVERYONE!

Volunteers

Volunteers are needed for a variety of activities and initiatives. Fill out this online form to become a volunteer. 

Volunteer Form(opens in a new tab)

Past Event Highlights

Holiday Food Giveaway 2024

Holiday Ham Giveaway 2023

Holiday Ham Giveaway 2022

• NCFST gave out 231 Hams and 200 nonperishable food kits
  • Thank you to the Rolesville Community, GFL Environmental, US Foods, and the Frank Eagles Memorial Foundation for their donations

Holiday Ham Giveaway 2021

• NCFST collected $3,160 in donations.
  • Thank You for Donating
    • Village Church Rolesville, Osborne Chiropractic Clinic, Rhymes & Reasons Daycare, Crossfit Rolesville, Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Valerie Massengill, Be Like Missy, Local Charm, Justin Thigpen - State Farm Agen, The Law Office of Micheal Paul, Kruse Chiropractic, and Terry Simmons CPA.
  • 160 Hams and non-perishable food kits were given out

Turkey Drive 2021

Turkey Drive 2020   

Partners 

• Northern Community Food Security Team, Wake Forest - https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/organizational-performance/northern-community-food-security-team-ncfst
• Capital Area Food Network: https://www.capitalareafoodnetwork.org/(opens in a new tab)
• NC Cooperative Extension: https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/(opens in a new tab) 

Other Resources

• Find Free, Appealing, Nutritious Summer Meals for Children 18 and Younger
  SUMMER MEALS FOR CHILDREN FINDER(opens in a new tab)
• Do you need help finding food for your child? To find the sites nearest you:  Text FOODNC to 304-304 and provide your full address, zip code or city.
• Parents can also call 2-1-1 to speak with an operator who will help them locate meal sites in their community. The 2-1-1 service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Services are provided in English, Spanish, and many other languages.
• Call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) (Spanish) to find summer meals.