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© 2024 Carolina Cares Inc.- Ian Grimley
Who We Are & What We Do
Carolina Cares Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of all people with food insecurity living in Wake County and the surrounding communities in North Carolina regardless of race, religion, background or sexual orientation.
Our vision is a world where resources are shared with those in need, waste is reduced, and all families and community members can live with independence and dignity without hunger.
Carolina Cares is not affiliated with any churches or religious organizations.
Carolina Cares provides and connects people with resources such as food, clothing, and information for additional services. The organization is managed by a small group of volunteers and aided by a community of people who care about others and want to help their neighbors.
Every month Carolina Cares provides pop up food pantries with no cost food to help our neighbors battle food insecurity. Each year Carolina Cares helps with Christmas gifts and back-to-school for hundreds of children.
Carolina Cares is 100% volunteer operated, relies 100% on donations, and is not funded by any other institutions.
Carolina Cares does not distribute money for any reason. We are not able to assist with rent, shelter, utility payments, medical issues, childcare, transportation, medications, or hotel rooms.
Holiday Season
During the 2020-2023 holiday seasons, Carolina Cares served over 1400 children and their families with a combination of toys, clothing, and food. Our toy, coat, and gift giveaway would not be possible without our generous donors. In 2023 alone we served approximately 250 families.
At Thanksgiving and Christmas, Carolina Cares hosts a sponsorship program, matching private sponsors with families who need help with dinner and gifts. This allows anyone to provide food for a family in need by donating groceries directly to them for their Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. For holiday gifts it is a chance to choose specific children to 'adopt' and sponsor. Some sponsors choose children who are the most local, the youngest, the same age or who shares a special interest as their own child, or even in memoriam for children who have been lost.
Clients Register Here
To be eligible to receive services, or attend Carolina Cares' programs and events, you must first register as a client.
Volunteers Register Here
Volunteers must first register, then they are free to sign up for any and all events.
Yes you can be a client and a volunteer! Many are!
Hear directly from our clients:
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