Food Bank Hosts Pop-Up Market in Wilmington

Families can access fresh produce and other food items with no residency or ID requirements.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:04pm

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The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina is hosting a pop-up market in Wilmington this week, providing families with a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, snacks, and beverages. The market is open to all, with no residency or ID requirements.

Why it matters

More than 33,000 people in New Hanover County are struggling with food insecurity, which has been exacerbated by recent disruptions and cuts to social safety net programs. This pop-up market aims to address this critical need in the local community.

The details

The pop-up market will be held on Tuesday, March 17, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Cape Fear Christian Church in Wilmington. Families can choose from a variety of fresh produce, snacks, and beverages at the event.

  • The pop-up market will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
  • The market will be open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The players

Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina

A non-profit organization that provides food assistance to individuals and families in need across central and eastern North Carolina.

Amy Beros

The President and CEO of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.

Cape Fear Christian Church

The location where the pop-up market will be held in Wilmington, North Carolina.

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What they’re saying

“More than 33,000 people in New Hanover County are struggling to keep food on the table. That's one out of every seven neighbors we see each day.”

— Amy Beros, President and CEO, Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina

The takeaway

This pop-up market is a crucial community-led effort to address food insecurity in Wilmington, providing families in need with access to fresh, healthy food options at a time when social safety net programs have faced significant cuts.