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Julia's Well is a non-profit community charitable pantry dedicated to helping individuals and families who are struggling to find enough food to eat and clothes to wear and who are in need of essential household items. Founded by twin sisters Gay Nelson and Rae Lloyd in 2015, the pantry is named after their mother, Julia Emory.
Julia taught her daughters how to faithfully serve God and to graciously serve humanity. With a heart of love, she compassionately showed God's love to ALL people. She never grew weary of well doing, and her legacy lives on in the hearts of her children. We are so proud to have our pantry in the same house that our mother operated a community pantry!

Julia's Well currently houses a community charitable pantry providing free food, clothes and household items located at 
4076 Jolly Road, Ayden, NC 28513 
Open on Thursdays 1:00-3:00pm (Other times by appointment)

This is how we love our neighbors.

Our caring volunteers make the workload much easier. We couldn't do it without them! 

We are growing daily with new ways to help those in need. The needs are great and constant, but we believe God is too!

Julia's Well is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation and all donations are tax-deductible.

Your kindness and especially your prayers are appreciated!

Thank you in advance!
Gay Nelson & Rae Lloyd

Gay Nelson

CEO & Founder

Gay has a genuine passion to help people in desperate need, which she attributes to her mother's kind-heartedness toward her community and love for her family. Along with her sisters, Gay graduated from Ayden-Grifton High School. She and her husband, Patrick, attend Living Faith Church in Ayden.

Rae Lloyd

Asst CEO & Co-Founder

Rae and her husband, Eddie, currently pastor Living Faith Church which is a blessing to Julia's Well by allowing us to house our pantry in it's building as well as supporting us financially. Rae also graduated from Ayden-Grifton High School. She serves with a glad heart both at Julia's Well and in her church.

Paula Morris

Administrative Assistant

Paula has been with Julia's Well since the beginning. She has always enjoyed serving the people who come for help and she prays for them earnestly. Her comittment, expertise, and loving personality are a special blessing to Julia's Well.

Tammy Ruffin

Volunteer Coordinator

Tammy gives her all to the ministry of Julia's Well! Whether it's picking up groceries, produce and bread or delivering food to shut-ins, she's always available to help. She is a big part of our day-to-day operations and coordinates the activities of all our wonderful volunteers. We wouldn't want to do this ministry without her!

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Stop by our pantry on MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS at 10:30am-12:30pm or THURSDAYS 10:00am-4:00pm to drop off your donations. Our volunteers will readily help you unload! At other times, you can place your donations in our bins.

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NEEDED ITEMS
Here you will find a listing of specific items needed for our pantry, although donations are not limited to these items. All types of food items are needed and anything you no longer use in your household is something that someone else could use, as long as it is in good condition.

FOOD 
Meats, Cheese, Butter
Canned Goods (veggies, beans, fruit, tuna, soups, vienna sausage, potted meat, etc.)
Mac & Cheese, Spaghetti, Rice, Dried Beans
Flour, Sugar, Oatmeal, Grits, Cereal
Mashed Potatoes, Cooking Oil

For Kids:
Microwaveable Foods, Fruit Juices
Cereal, Pop Tarts, Ramen Noodles
Pudding, Applesauce & Fruit (single servings)

Hygiene Products 
Toilet Paper
Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
Bar Soap, Shampoo
Deodorant, Shaving Cream
Depends (adult pull-ups) especially size small/medium, Diapers & Wipes

Cleaning Products
Laundry Detergent
Dishwashing Liquid

CLOTHING & LINENS
Gently Used Clothes for All Ages, Coats, Shoes
Socks, Gloves, Blankets/Comforters, Bedsheets
Towels & Washcloths, Sleeping Bags,
(No formal wear or men’s suits, please)

SMALL APPLIANCES (Toasters, Microwaves, Can Openers, etc.)
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS/DÉCOR 
EVERYDAY DISHES (no formal dishes, please)
FLAT SCREEN TV’S
FANS and PORTABLE HEATERS
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES ***Please SEND US A PICTURE OF THE ITEMS. We have lots of families needing furniture & appliances! Call or text #252-714-2744. 

***PLEASE, NO BOOKS, EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, or CHRISTMAS TREES***

Stop by our pantry on Mondays & Wednesdays 10:30am-12:30pm or Thursdays 10:00am-4:00pm to drop off your donations. (Mondays & Wednesdays are the best times.)
We are located at 4076 Jolly Road, Ayden, NC 28513 (beside Living Faith Church)
At other times, you may place your donations in our bins.
Thank you!
  • 4076 Jolly Road, Ayden, NC, USA
  • Mailing Address: PO Box 3062 Greenville, NC 27836