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Free Meal and Free Market in Siler City Sept. 19

Date: Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Markets

Food Not Bombs hosts a free meal on the 3rd Saturday of every month, at 1 p.m., at Chatham Square, 219 Chatham Square, Siler City, North Carolina. Everyone is welcome and no registration is required. In addition, there will be a small Really Really Free Market at the same time. At a Really Really Free Market, people give items away. There's no buying, selling or bartering. If you have items you'd like to give away, please bring them along. Leftover items will be donated, or you can take them home. Follow Food Not Bombs on Instagram to check for any changes to the schedule. Upcoming dates are: August 15, 2026 September 19, 2026 October 17, 2026 Learn about other free markets in and near the Triangle!

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Free Meal and Free Market in Siler City Sept. 19

“Bring a reusable tote bag to carry your market finds home easily.”

When
Tomorrow
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
1:00 PM
Where
Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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The Free Meal and Free Market in Siler City is a monthly community gathering featuring a shared lunch and a goods exchange where everything is free. Organized by Food Not Bombs, this event takes place on the third Saturday of the month and welcomes everyone to participate without any registration or fees. If you plan to attend, bring along any clean, usable items your children have outgrown, such as books, toys, or clothing, to place in the market area. There is no bartering or selling allowed, so you can take what you need and leave what you can. Any items left over at the end of the afternoon are donated to local organizations, or you can pack your remaining items back home with you. This gathering offers a straightforward way to declutter your playrooms while teaching children about community sharing. It makes a practical Saturday outing for teaching kids about mutual aid, picking up a few new-to-you books, and enjoying a simple lunch together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to bring items to swap in order to take something?
No, you do not need to bring anything to participate. You are welcome to take items you need even if you do not have donations to share.
Where exactly does the event take place?
The gathering is held at Chatham Square, located at 219 Chatham Square in Siler City, which is about an hour drive west of Raleigh.

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Free Meal and Free Market in Siler City Sept. 19 runs Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 1:00 PM.

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Various Locations in Raleigh is in Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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  • Sunscreen and water bottles — this one's outdoors
  • A blanket or low chairs for staking out a spot
  • Cash for vendors — some stalls don't take cards

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