Every Saturday, Carolina Care Center provides food and essentials to hundreds of families across our community — families who count on us to be there week after week. We are committed to ensuring that every guest who walks through our doors receives the food and care they expect, regardless of supply challenges.
Recently, that commitment has meant purchasing food directly when our shelves come up short. Over the past several weeks, we’ve used our own funds to buy bulk groceries — working with local grocery partners to secure affordable, high-quality options that supplement what we receive from the food bank.
But as the government shutdown continues and uncertainty grows over how long benefits and assistance programs will be delayed, the number of families needing help continues to rise — a 36% increase in just two weeks. Meanwhile, our food bank partners are receiving less funding and sending fewer shipments.
We want to stay proactive, keeping our shelves stocked and our guests cared for without depleting our emergency reserves. That’s where you come in.
Your support right now will help us continue meeting every need, every Saturday.
How You Can Help
🥫 1. Host a Food Drive
Gather your church, business, or neighborhood to collect non-perishable, non-expired items. Every can and box matters more than you know.
Example Items:
1 jar of Peanut Butter
1 box of Mac & Cheese
1 jar of Pasta Sauce
1 box of Spaghetti
1 box of Cereal
1 can of Vegetables
1 can of Fruit
1 box of Rice Dinner
1 box of Oatmeal
1 can of Tuna
1 can of Chicken
1 can of Soup
Personal hygiene products
📅 Any Saturday Morning! (Email us for other options – see below)
🕘 8am-10am
📍 Carolina Care Center (Get Directions)
If your church, business, or organization has a larger donation, please email us at info@carolinacarecenter.org to arrange a convenient drop-off time.
🍗 2. Donate to the Protein Fund
Protein is one of the hardest and most expensive items to keep stocked — and one of the most requested by families we serve.
Your donation to the Protein Fund helps us purchase affordable meat, eggs, and dairy from local grocery partners so every family receives nutritious food each week.
Every $25 helps us provide enough protein for a family for a week.
Why the Need Is So Urgent
- 36% increase in families served in the last two weeks
- Reduced food bank deliveries due to funding uncertainty
- Delayed benefit programs increasing strain on families
- Higher demand for protein and essential foods every Saturday
- Increased need for purchased food to maintain consistent supply
We’re committed to ensuring every family who comes through our doors leaves with food and hope — but we need your help to sustain this work.
