ABOUT CAROLINA CARES
Who We Are
Carolina Cares Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of all people with food insecurity living in The Triangle. We assist with no cost food, gently used or new clothing, shoes, household, and infant or children items, holiday meals, and gifts for children. ​Carolina Cares Inc. is not affiliated with any churches or religious organizations.
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Carolina Cares Inc. is volunteer operated and is completely reliant upon donations to support the food and hygiene pantry, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Back-to-School events.
How We Began
A local Raleigh Facebook group began in 2014 for moms to help other moms. Inspired by that group, a trio of friends started
Carolina Cares Inc., a designated not for profit 501(c)(3). We are a small but mighty group of volunteers, and growing each day.
What We Do
Carolina Cares Inc. works on providing and connecting the people of The Triangle with resources such as food, clothing, and information for additional services.
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We serve approximately 300 households per month working to end food insecurity and restore dignity.
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​​Carolina Cares Inc. does not distribute money for any reason.
We are not able to assist with rent, shelter, housing, utility payments, medical issues, childcare, transportation, medications, or hotel rooms.
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Mission Statement:
Our Mission is to increase dignity and decrease food insecurity by serving our neighbors with information on available resources, no cost food, clothing, hygiene, infant and children items, holiday meals, school supplies, and children's gifts.
Vision:
​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.
Values:
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At Carolina Cares we believe that all people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
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We help all who seek it, regardless of any factors or circumstances.
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We understand that children are at the mercy of the adults in their life, and believe all children should have a happy, safe, and secure childhood. We do whatever we can to help achieve that, as all of our programs benefit children.
How We Help
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Online Community
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Connecting Resources
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Food pantry pop-ups with fruit, vegetables, breads, pantry foods, and hygiene products
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Back-to-School Supplies
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Thanksgiving Meals Matchup Program
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Christmas Meals Matchup Program
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Holiday Toys & Coats Progam
Food Insecurity in Wake County
Articles and Statistics from other agencies and news outlets
"Latest inflation data showed a 3.4% increase in wholesale prices from last year, hitting grocery prices the hardest and increasing food pantry demand. Notably, vegetable prices jumped by 50% and fruit by 10 percent."
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"...12% in Wake County who are food insecure, according to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina...
- WRAL Inflation increase leads to higher demand for Wake County food pantries (2026)
"In Wake County, nearly 10% of our community faces food insecurity."