Community Resources
Oberlin Pediatrics recommends the following community resources for families in the Raleigh area.
Food Insecurity
Food Bank of North Carolina
Links to a map of agencies, hours and what they offer; searchable by zip.
No Kids Hungry NC
Links to places that offer meals and food pantries in the area; searchable by zip.
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
Links to a map of mobile markets and food pantries.
Healthy Helping Food Lion Program
People who receive SNAP and Medicaid Direct services are eligible to receive $40 per month for fruits and vegetables at Food Lion.
- Healthy Helping Flyer - in English
- Healthy Helping Flyer - in Spanish
Cake4Kids - Raleigh-Durham Triangle
We deliver free custom homemade birthday cakes to at-risk and underserved youth across the country!
Carolina Cares
Carolina Cares Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of all people with food insecurity living in Wake County and the surrounding communities in North Carolina regardless of race, religion, background or sexual orientation.
Clothing and Diapers
A Note in the Pocket
Referral based; provides clothing to kids in need.
Diaper Train
Links to online referral form submitted by Oberlin Pediatrics. Diaper Train contacts families directly when diapers are ready to pick up.
Carolina Cares
Carolina Cares Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of all people with food insecurity living in Wake County and the surrounding communities in North Carolina regardless of race, religion, background or sexual orientation.
Health Related
maame, inc.
We are dedicated to eradicating disparities in maternal and infant health within our communities.
Filling In Gaps of Wake County, Inc.
Access to prescriptions for children/adults who are either uninsured or underinsured, as well as people who may be eligible for Medicaid but haven't filed for benefits. Income eligibility.
Wake Network of Care
See a variety of mental health resources in Wake County.
NC 211
NC 211 is an information and referral service provided by United Way of North Carolina. Families and individuals can call 2-1-1 or 1-888-892-1162 to receive free and confidential information on health and human services within their community.
Medicaid Standard Plan Member Incentive Programs
Learn how to sign up and start earning rewards, how to obtain rewards, and how long it takes to receive rewards.
Housing Concerns
CAHEC - Affordable Housing
CAHEC's mission is to provide communities with affordable housing and opportunities for growth and revitalization by investing in qualified tax credit products.
Visit Website For families facing homelessness; coordinates housing options. Heating and cooling assistance. 919-212-7000 Wheels4Hope is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping economically challenged families and individuals by providing them reliable, affordable vehicles. Patients may call 919-212-7005Family Promise of Wake County
Wake County Energy Assistance Program
Transportation
Wheels4Hope
GoWake Access Transportation for Medicaid Patients
Mon - Sat from 6a - 6p.
State Benefit Assistance
SNAP
WIC
Medicaid
Links to an online application.
Lifelong Learning with Community Schools
Wake Community Flyers
A resource which allows you to enter your school's name to find a Wake Community Flyers school webpage.
Child/Youth Advocacy, Mentorship, Empowerment
SaySo - Strong Able Youth Speaking Out
The Mission of SaySo is to work to improve the substitute care system by educating the community, speaking out about needed changes, and providing support to youth who are or have been in substitute care.
Youth Ambassadors of Service
Pprovides targeted training, mentorship, and leadership development for high school students.
First Tee - Triangle
At First Tee, we're Building Game Changers by empowering kids and teens through golf.
