Catholic Charities works every day to ease the burdens of poverty. Through the close collaboration between food pantries, case management, and partner organizations, our staff and volunteers work every day to fulfill our mission of reducing poverty. This combination is critical because no single step can resolve the deeper challenges faced by individuals living with undiagnosed chronic illness or ongoing health concerns. That is why Centro para Familias Hispanas (CpFH) is proud of its partnership with Catholic Parish Outreach Food Pantry and WakeMed’s Mobile Health Clinic. Twice a month, the… Read More
Catholic Charities is committed to standing with communities in every season—during blue‑sky days, when the focus is on preparedness and long‑term resilience, and through gray‑sky periods, when storms are approaching, unfolding, or their immediate aftermath is felt. Collaboration is essential in all of this work, and in disaster response Catholic Charities is privileged to partner with local organizations, contractors, and government agencies. Additionally, collaboration includes important funding opportunities to keep the work moving. In January, Director of Disaster Services, Daniel Altenau, received the wonderous news that Catholic Charities was a… Read More
Our regional offices’ tireless work to assist our neighbors in need takes a festive turn as the holiday season arrived. A number of Catholic Charities regional offices announce their Wrapped with Love (WwL) applications for families, and they are filled almost instantly. Wrapped with Love is a Christmas initiative that provides new toys and essential supplies to families, helping ensure that every child can experience the joy of Christmas. Our 2025 participating locations included Greenville, Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville and Wilmington. In the weeks leading up to the event in late… Read More
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh is proud to announce the public launch of its Nourishing Our Neighbors Campaign. With more than 80% of its $6 million goal already raised through lead donor commitments, the campaign is poised to significantly transform the way families across central and eastern North Carolina access nutritious food. Every day, families in urban, rural, and remote communities throughout the Catholic Charities 54-county service area face hunger and difficult choices. For many, the nearest grocery store is miles away, and transportation barriers make healthy food… Read More
On November 24, 2025, the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at Saint Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church became more than a gathering of shared gratitude. It became a moment of collective action, focused recognition, and tangible hope for families across Wake County through support of Centro para Familias Hispanas, a program of Catholic Charities. Clergy, congregations, and community members from multiple faith traditions gathered in a spirit of unity, demonstrating that compassion transcends denominations and beliefs. The service reflected a shared commitment to justice, dignity, and care for neighbors, creating a powerful… Read More
Catholic Charities welcomed current and former board members and key donors on November 19, 2025, for a special gathering to bless and launch Savor, the new social enterprise created to strengthen funding for mobile food pantry services throughout central and eastern North Carolina. The evening began with a special blessing from the Very Reverend Michael Burbeck, Vicar General of the Diocese of Raleigh and a scripture reading by Board Member Melissa Yeazel that set a calm and thoughtful tone for the evening. Jim Baker, Co-Chair of the Nourishing Our Neighbors… Read More
A national spotlight was placed on the growing hunger crisis affecting families across central and eastern North Carolina as Good Morning America featured the work of Catholic Charities food pantries on ABC Nov. 21. Catholic Charities CEO Lisa Perkins was interviewed by GMA correspondent Faith Abubey, bringing much-needed attention to the growing number of neighbors who seek help each day. Watch the story. Contributions from parishioners and neighbors make it possible for Catholic Charities to sustain essential programs, including food pantries, disaster services, and immigration legal services—resources that provide critical… Read More
This week, many families in our community experienced fear and uncertainty. Catholic Charities saw fewer families able to visit food pantry locations, not because their need decreased, but because fear kept them from leaving their homes. No family should have to choose between their safety and feeding their children. The current immigration system is complex, difficult to navigate, and often leaves families in prolonged periods of uncertainty. Through our Immigration Legal Services program, this is something our staff witnesses every day in supporting families who are trying to follow the… Read More
In the heart of downtown Raleigh, more than 260 guests gathered Saturday evening at Market Hall for the Catholic Charities 12th Annual Gala of Hope, an event that blended celebration with purpose, raising critical funds to support neighbors across central and eastern North Carolina. The evening opened with a lively cocktail reception before guests were welcomed by WRAL anchor and former Catholic Charities board member Ken Smith, who served as master of ceremonies. “Tonight, you’ll hear stories of compassion and resilience, stories that remind us how Catholic Charities provides help… Read More
After more than a year of planning, design, and preparation, Catholic Charities is proud to officially launch the Savor Food Truck, a new social enterprise that blends great food with an even greater mission. Savor brings to life the spirit of Catholic Charities by providing help and creating hope in a fresh and flavorful way. The food truck will serve delicious, crowd-pleasing meals across the Triangle while generating funding to support mobile food pantries that fight hunger throughout Central and Eastern North Carolina. “Savor is more than a food truck;… Read More
