Greensboro Urban Ministry Unveils Pathways Pantry

The nonprofit opened its second food pantry and reopened the renovated Pathways Family Center on North Church Street.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Philanthropy

Plain brick community building with a glass entry and pallets of canned goods beside a loading dock under flat daylight. — Greensboro Urban Ministry unveiled Pathways Pantry on Thursday, its second food pantry, and reopened the renovated Pathways Family Center on North Church Street. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Greensboro Urban Ministry held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning to unveil Pathways Pantry and reopen the Pathways Family Center at 3517 North Church St. The pantry is the nonprofit's second food pantry location.

Why it matters

The expansion is expected to increase Greensboro Urban Ministry's food distribution capacity and strengthen food security for thousands of households across Guilford County. It adds a food resource and family support hub on the city's north side.

Pathways Pantry is Greensboro Urban Ministry's second food pantry location, and the Pathways Family Center provides food assistance and support services for families. Pathways Pantry offers Friday afternoon and Saturday morning hours, while the organization's total output and budget figures were not reported.

The players

Greensboro Urban Ministry

A nonprofit serving residents of Guilford County that operates shelters and soup kitchens open 365 days a year.

The details

The ribbon-cutting brought together donors, partners, community leaders, and supporters. The project was made possible through donors, foundation partners, volunteers, community supporters, and the Board of Directors.

Thursday morning (November 5, 2026): Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Pathways Pantry and the Pathways Family Center.
Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings: Pathways Pantry operating hours.

Market Landscape

The opening adds a second pantry to Greensboro Urban Ministry's existing network of year-round shelters and soup kitchens serving Guilford County. It positions the nonprofit to expand food access beyond its original service points.

Residents in need of groceries can visit Pathways Pantry on Friday afternoons or Saturday mornings at 3517 North Church St. The Pathways Family Center also offers support services and resources for families.

The takeaway

Expanded food pantry access can help households in Guilford County reach assistance closer to home. Residents who want to support the work can look to the nonprofit's donors, volunteers, and community partners.