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Guiding you to free clinics, food banks, and vital health resources across the Triangle and beyond.
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Clothing Drives
Amity UMC Clothing Closet
Ongoing clothing donations and distribution. Open Monday and Thursday mornings.
Carrboro UMC Clothes Closet
Free clothing donations and distribution for community members.
Community Programs
HRSA – Health Resources & Services Administration
Information on free/low-cost clinics, underserved populations, and healthcare access programs.
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
Focuses on oral health equity and access. Great for advocacy-minded patients and community members.
IFC for Social Service
Offers shelter, community kitchen, and housing assistance in the Chapel Hill–Carrboro area.
NC 211
Statewide search tool connecting residents with free social services, health care, and community resources.
CASA
Provides stable, affordable housing for people who are homeless or at risk.
NeighborUp NC
CrisisProvides food and financial assistance for those facing an immediate crisis in the Apex/Cary area.
NCCARE360
First statewide coordinated care network connecting people to local resources.
FindHelp.org
Clean, user-friendly tool to search for free resources by typing in your zip code.
Food Pantries & Drives
IFC Community Kitchen & Food Pantry
Prepares and serves hot meals daily in Carrboro. Food donations accepted at Carr Mill Mall.
TABLE
Delivers healthy food with nutrition education to 1,100+ children weekly in Chapel Hill–Carrboro.
PORCH Food Pantry
Local grassroots effort collecting non-perishable goods for families with children facing food insecurity.
Chapel Hill Community Fridge
Free food available anytime. Powered by the Community Empowerment Fund. M–Th 10–12 PM & 1–3 PM, Thu 5–7 PM, Fri 1–3 PM.
Town of Chapel Hill Food Distribution
Free food distribution on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at Eubanks Park-and-Ride.
Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC
Main hub for hunger relief in the region. Use their "Food Finder" tool to locate pantries.
Durham Community Food Pantry
Operated by Catholic Charities, providing healthy groceries and mobile food pantry events.
Urban Ministries of Wake County
Provides a crisis center, food pantry, and a free clinic (Open Door Clinic) for Wake County residents.
NeighborUp (formerly Dorcas Ministries)
Provides food assistance, financial aid, and a thrift shop that funds local programs in Cary.
Catholic Parish Outreach
Large food pantry providing diapers, infant formula, and children's clothing (often not covered by assistance programs).
General Health
MedlinePlus
Trusted health information hub from the National Library of Medicine. Multilingual and easy to read.
MyHealthfinder (HHS)
Personalized prevention recommendations, screenings, and wellness from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.
Legal & Insurance Aid
NC Navigator Consortium
Free assistance enrolling in health insurance through the ACA marketplace and Medicaid.
Legal Aid of North Carolina
Free legal help for housing, domestic violence, benefits, and healthcare rights.
UNC Student Legal Services
Non-profit law firm offering free and low-cost legal services to UNC students.
RadarSafe (Wake County ICE Hotline)
Crisis24/7 hotline to report ICE activity or encounters in Raleigh, Cary, and Wake County.
Siembra NC (ICE Hotline)
CrisisHotline to report immigration enforcement activity in Durham, Alamance, and Guilford counties.
NC Immigrant Solidarity Fund
Financial assistance for families impacted by immigration detention or deportation.
NC Justice Center (Immigrant Rights)
Free legal advice and representation for low-income immigrants. Offers "Know Your Rights" guides.
CWS Durham (Legal Services)
Affordable or free immigration legal services for refugees and immigrants in the Triangle.
LGBTQIA+ Care
Trans Lifeline
CrisisGrassroots hotline offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis, run by trans volunteers.
Trevor Space
Online community space for LGBTQ+ young people to connect and find support.
Give Us The Floor
App allowing LGBTQIA+ youth to present themselves authentically and access peer community.
Medical Clinics
SHAC Medical Clinic
Wednesday evenings
Primary Care, Screenings, Counseling, Vaccinations (low-cost)
IFC Robert Nixon Clinic
For IFC shelter residents
Medical services, Mental health services
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
By appointment
Lung cancer screening
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening
By appointment
Breast cancer screening, Cervical cancer screening
Samaritan Health Center
Primary care
Alliance Medical Ministry
Affordable primary care
UNC Wellness on Wheels
Blood pressure, Diabetes assessments, Mental health
Advance Community Health
Primary care, Dental services
Project Access
Specialty medical care (cardiology, orthopedics)
Mariam Clinic
Sundays
Healthcare services
Wake County Medical Eye Care Program
Eye exams, Glasses
Menstrual & Hygiene
FlowForward Menstrual Equity (UNC)
Campus menstrual equity initiative distributing free menstrual products. Products also available at CJ's Cupboard, 2210 McGavran-Greenberg Hall.
Carolina Women's Center Drive
Menstrual products distributed across UNC's campus in partnership with FlowForward.
Diaper Bank of NC
Free diapers, pull-ups, wipes, baby formula, menstrual products, and adult incontinence supplies.
The Help Center NC
Offers a mobile pantry and a Diaper Bank serving the greater Triangle area.
Mental Health Support
STEP Community Mental Health Clinic (UNC CECMH)
Integrated mental health care, Peer support programs
Open Path Collective
Online or in-person
Individual therapy, Couples therapy
UNC CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services)
Individual counseling, Crisis support, Group therapy
El Futuro
Specialized mental health clinic, Spanish-language services
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Crisis24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress. Call or text 988.
Alliance Health
Managed care organization acting as the gateway for mental health and substance abuse services.
Multilingual Resources
EthnoMed
Medical and cultural information for immigrant and refugee populations from Harborview Medical Center.
MedlinePlus – Health Information in Multiple Languages
Trusted health information in over 60 languages from the National Library of Medicine.
Oral & Dental Care
SHAC Free Dental Clinic (UNC)
Select Wednesdays via lottery
Free cleanings, Fillings, Extractions
Orange County Mobile Dental Clinic
Varies — call for location and schedule
Exams, Cleanings, Fillings
Wake Tech Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic
Dental cleanings
Lincoln Community Health Center
Dental care (sliding scale)
Durham County Department of Public Health Dental Clinic
Dental clinic
MouthHealthy (ADA)
Patient-friendly articles, videos, and FAQs on oral health from the American Dental Association.
NIDCR – National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Government site with research-backed information on oral diseases, prevention, and treatment.
CDC Oral Health
Clear overviews on cavities, gum disease, and community water fluoridation from the CDC.
Sexual Health
SHAC STI/HIV Testing
Wednesdays 6:00–9:30 PM (walk-in)
HIV testing, HCV testing, Gonorrhea/chlamydia testing
Planned Parenthood – Chapel Hill
STD testing, Treatment, Reproductive health
Orange County Health Department STD Clinic
Free and confidential STD/HIV testing, Treatment
UNC Campus Health – Free Supplies
Free condoms, dental dams, and lubricants available at Campus Health Pharmacy and Student Stores Pharmacy.
RAUNCHy at UNC
Free birth control for students in need through UNC's Campus Y. Also provides free menstrual products and sexual health info.
Alliance of AIDS Services – Carolina
Free condoms and lubricants available at multiple Carrboro/Chapel Hill locations.
Healthy Heels To Go Vending Machines
Emergency contraceptives (Plan B) and other health products. Located in Carolina Union, Rams Head Recreation, and Gillings School of Public Health.
NC Harm Reduction Coalition
CrisisNaloxone access, syringe exchange programs, and overdose prevention education across NC.
Shelter & Emergency Housing
Oak City Cares
CrisisCoordinated Entry site for people experiencing homelessness in Wake County. Connects individuals to medical care, laundry, and housing assessment.
IFC SECU Community House (Men's Shelter)
Crisis24-hour shelter for men in Orange County. Providing meals, showers, and transition services.
HomeStart (Women & Families Shelter)
CrisisEmergency shelter for women and families. Support services for permanent housing transition.
Orange County Housing Helpline
CrisisCentral point of entry for all homeless services in Orange County. Mandatory for shelter admission.
Durham Rescue Mission (Men's Division)
CrisisEmergency shelter, meals, clothing, and recovery programs for men.
Good Samaritan Inn (Durham Rescue Mission)
CrisisShelter for women and children in Durham. Meals and 24-hour crisis services.
Urban Ministries of Durham (UMD)
CrisisOffers emergency shelter, food pantry, and community cafe services.
Families Moving Forward
CrisisTemporary housing and services for families experiencing homelessness in Durham.
Durham Crisis Response Center (DCRC)
CrisisConfidential shelter and 24-hour hotline for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Family Promise of the Triangle
CrisisEmergency shelter and support services focusing on keeping families together.
Salvation Army - Judy D. Zelnak Center of Hope
CrisisEmergency shelter and social services in Raleigh.
Raleigh Rescue Mission
CrisisSafe overnight shelter, healthcare, and job training programs.
Women’s Center of Wake County
CrisisDay center and coordinated entry point for single women experiencing homelessness in Raleigh.
Wrenn House (Youth Shelter)
CrisisThe only 24/7 crisis intervention and emergency shelter for youth ages 10-17 in the area.
Haven House Services
CrisisCrisis site for youth and young adults (ages 18-24) facing housing instability.
Durham County Social Services (DSS)
CrisisDirect entry point for Durham County resources, including emergency shelter placement and social services.
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