Available to everyone. No ID required.

Care without barriers.

Bridging the gap to free clinics, food banks, and vital health resources across the Triangle.

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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.

825 North Estes Drive, Chapel Hill (Housed at Amity UMC)

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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.

Oak City Cares

Hub for people experiencing homelessness to connect with medical care, laundry, and permanent housing assistance.

Western Wake Crisis Ministry (NeighborUp NC)

Crisis

Recently rebranded to NeighborUp NC. Provides food and financial assistance for those facing an immediate crisis.

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.

110 W. Main Street, Carrboro

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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.

202 S. Greensboro St, Carrboro (appointment required)

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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.

125 West Main Street, Suite 208, Carrboro & UNC Union

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Town of Chapel Hill Food Distribution

Free food distribution on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at Eubanks Park-and-Ride.

2000 Eubanks Rd, Chapel Hill

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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.

Dorcas Ministries

Massive resource providing food assistance, financial aid, and a thrift shop that funds local programs.

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.

Healthfinder (HHS)

Covers prevention, 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.

LGBTQIA+ Care

UNC LGBTQ Center

Community support, Resources, Safe space

UNC Chapel Hill campus

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Trans Lifeline

Crisis

Grassroots 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)

Carrboro Community Health Center

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IFC Robert Nixon Clinic

For IFC shelter residents

Medical services, Mental health services

110 W. Main Street, Carrboro

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UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

By appointment

Lung cancer screening

101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill

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Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening

By appointment

Breast cancer screening, Cervical cancer screening

Hillsborough and Chapel Hill medical clinics — see website

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Samaritan Health Center

Primary care

3205 University Drive, Suite 107, Durham, NC 27707

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Alliance Medical Ministry

Affordable primary care

101 Donald Ross Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610

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UNC Wellness on Wheels

Mobile clinic

Blood pressure, Diabetes assessments, Mental health

187 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27511

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Advance Community Health

Primary care, Dental services

1011 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610

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Project Access

Specialty medical care (cardiology, orthopedics)

414 E Main St, Durham, NC 27701

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Mariam Clinic

Sundays

Healthcare services

3126 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612

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Wake County Medical Eye Care Program

Eye exams, Glasses

Statewide (Call 1-800-662-7030)

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Menstrual & Hygiene

"Go With the Flow" Menstrual Drive

Annual campus and community drive (typically October) collecting menstrual products. Products available at CJ's Cupboard, 2210 McGavran-Greenberg Hall.

CJ's Cupboard, 2210 McGavran-Greenberg Hall

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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.

437 Dimmocks Mill Rd, Suite #1, Hillsborough

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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

200 N. Greensboro St., Suite C-6, Carrboro (Carr Mill Mall)

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Open Path Collective

Online or in-person

Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Multiple providers across Chapel Hill–Carrboro

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UNC CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services)

Individual counseling, Crisis support, Group therapy

(919) 966-3658

Campus Health Services, UNC Chapel Hill

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El Futuro

Specialized mental health clinic

2020 Chapel Hill Rd #23, Durham, NC 27707

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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Crisis

24/7 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.

SPIRAL – Selected Patient Information Resources in Asian Languages

Curated multilingual health education resources in multiple Asian languages.

Oral & Dental Care

SHAC Free Dental Clinic (UNC)

Select Wednesdays via lottery

Free cleanings, Fillings, Extractions

Tarrson Hall, UNC School of Dentistry

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Orange County Mobile Dental Clinic

Varies — call for location and schedule

Exams, Cleanings, Fillings

Call to find local site

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Wake Tech Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic

Dental cleanings

Perry Health Sciences Campus, Raleigh

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Lincoln Community Health Center

Dental care (sliding scale)

1301 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27707

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Durham County Department of Public Health Dental Clinic

Dental clinic

Triangle Family Dentistry

Cleanings, Exams

Morrisville, Cary, and Wake Forest locations

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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

301 Lloyd Street, Carrboro

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Planned Parenthood – Chapel Hill

STD testing, Treatment, Reproductive health

1765 Dobbins Drive, Chapel Hill

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Orange County Health Department STD Clinic

Free and confidential STD/HIV testing, Treatment

2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill

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UNC Campus Health – Free Supplies

Free condoms, dental dams, and lubricants available at Campus Health Pharmacy and Student Stores Pharmacy.

available at multiple UNC Campus locations (Campus Health Pharmacy and Student Stores Pharmacy)

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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 Art Gallery, Rams Head Recreation, and Gillings School of Public Health atrium.

Carolina Union Art Gallery, Rams Head Recreation entrance vestibules, and the Gillings School of Public Health atrium

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NC Harm Reduction Coalition

Crisis

Naloxone access, syringe exchange programs, and overdose prevention education across NC.