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Food
Salvation Army Community Kitchen
Free evening meal for individuals and families, Monday to Friday, 4:30 to 5:30 pm. 1863 Capital Blvd, Raleigh.
Food
Salvation Army Food Pantry
Groceries Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 to 1:45 pm, by appointment. Bring proof of Wake County residency and photo ID.
Food
Oak City Cares weekend meals
Free meals Saturdays, Sundays and holidays at 9:00 am, 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm. 1430 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh.
Food
Urban Ministries food pantry
Weekly curbside groceries, including produce, meat, eggs and pantry staples. 1390 Capital Blvd, Raleigh.
Shelter
Oak City Cares coordinated entry
Walk in to be connected to shelter, street outreach and homelessness prevention. Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (Wednesdays until 1:00 pm). No phone intake.
Shelter
South Wilmington Street Center
Wake County shelter for men, open 24/7. Emergency overnight dorms and longer-term stays. 1420 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh.
Shelter
Raleigh Rescue Mission
Help for men at the downtown campus (314 E. Hargett St.) and for women and children at the Garden Campus in Knightdale.
Shelter
Helen Wright Center for Women
Emergency shelter, meals and counseling for women, run by Urban Ministries of Wake County.
Supplies
Showers and laundry
Free showers and washers and dryers at Oak City Cares, Monday to Friday. Last shower call 4:30 pm, last laundry call 3:30 pm.
Supplies
Note in the Pocket
Free clothing for children and families in need, provided through referring partners such as school social workers and case managers.
Supplies
Diaper Bank of North Carolina
Diapers, wipes and period supplies for families, given out through local partner agencies.
Supplies
NC 2-1-1
Free, confidential help finding food, housing, utility help, clothing and other local services. 24/7, in most languages.
Safe spaces & abuse help
InterAct of Wake County
24-hour crisis line for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, with emergency shelter. Walk-in Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, 1012 Oberlin Rd. Interpreters available.
Safe spaces & abuse help
RAINN sexual assault hotline
Free, confidential support for survivors of sexual assault and the people who love them. 24/7, English and Spanish.
Safe spaces & abuse help
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Confidential support for anyone experiencing domestic violence, and their friends and family. 24/7.
Safe spaces & abuse help
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Get help or report a tip if you or someone you know may be a victim of trafficking. 24/7.
Safe spaces & abuse help
Report child abuse in Wake County
Wake County Child Protective Services. After hours, weekends and holidays, call 911 and ask to make a CPS report.
Safe spaces & abuse help
Report abuse of an adult in Wake County
Wake County Adult Protective Services, for abuse, neglect or exploitation of a disabled or older adult. After hours, call 911.
Safe spaces & abuse help
Childhelp Child Abuse Hotline
Crisis support for children and teens, and for adults worried about a child. 24/7, 170+ languages.
Safe spaces & abuse help
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support if you are struggling, thinking about suicide, or worried about someone. Call, text or chat, 24/7.
Safe spaces & abuse help
Alliance Health crisis line
24-hour access line for mental health and substance use crisis help in Wake County.
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Details were checked in October 2026. Hours and services can change, so please call before you go. If a number doesn't work, dial 2-1-1. To suggest a correction or a resource to add, contact us.