COVID-19: How to Help

MEALS ON WHEELS
In light of the spread of COVID-19 and the vulnerable population we serve, our recipients have additional needs during this time. Please consider putting together or sponsoring a CHCMOW Emergency Supply Box. Even if you cannot fill it with all the items (we recognize paper goods are particularly hard to come by these days), you can still make a food box.

CHCMOW Emergency Supply Box:

• 1-2 Rolls of toilet paper
• 1 - Roll of paper towels
• 1 - Box of tissues
• 2 - Protein based entrées (tuna fish, chicken-noodle soup, beef stew, shelf-stable meal, etc.) Must be pop-top or easy tear open for our recipients.
• Small jar of creamy peanut butter
• Small jar of jam (no seeds)
• Sliced bread
• Soft granola or cereal bars, if possible low sugar (ex. Nutrigrain bars)
• Small cans/bottles/containers of fruit or fruit/vegetable juice blends
• Individual fruit cups packed in their own juice (no added sugar)

*If you are not able to shop for a complete box and would like to participate, please purchase items for the boxes and see the list below for additional needed items. Click here to  donate [$25 = 1 emergency supply box]. Please write "supply box" in the “Please Inform” section on the webform.*

Donations can be dropped off at St. Thomas More South Campus, 632 Laurel Hill Road. Drop your donations in the bin inside--our office is immediately on your right by the door next to the CHCMOW sign.   Please email if you have a donation to drop off so you can schedule a time.

Other Items Needed

• Small size dish-washing liquid soap
• Tuna packets (easy-open pull/tear tab)
• Instant oatmeal (low sugar)
• Ensure
• Fig Newtons
• Peanut Butter Crackers (individual packages)

 

IFC FOOD PANTRY
Bring grocery and toiletry donations to the collection bins in the narthex anytime or directly to the Inter-Faith Council:

• Canned meat (spam, tuna, salmon, vienna sausages)
• Pork and beans
• Baked beans
• Pinto beans
• Chili
• Ramen
• Pasta
• Peanut butter
• Jelly
• Snacks
• Cereal
• Spaghetti
• Toilet paper
• Shampoo
• Liquid soap 
• Coffee/tea/hot chocolate
• Juice
• Fresh or frozen chicken or turkey for take-out meals
• Olive oil and butter for take-out meal preparation

Click here for an article on " Three Ways You Can Help the IFC."
 

ORANGE COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

The Orange County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is requesting donations of non-perishable food to support the COVID-19 response. Many of our community members have temporarily lost jobs and income and need your help. We know our community members want to support this effort, and we have created a safe, no-contact way for you to help.

We are not asking the community to go out to shop for these items, but rather to donate materials that you already have.

Requested items:

• Non-perishable, unopened food (canned, boxed, bagged, etc) 
  • NO frozen or refrigerated items
  • NO homemade foods
• Unopened hand sanitizer
• Pet supplies 
  • Clean leashes, collars, toys
  • Unopened food - dry or canned
  • Unopened, in-date flea/tick medications
• Baby and child care items 
  • In-date, unopened baby formula and food
  • Diaper packs. Prefer unopened packs.
  • Unopened wet wipes

We do NOT want:

• Clothing
• Perishable, frozen or refrigerated food items
• Homemade human or pet foods
• Prescription or OTC drugs/supplements

Locations and hours:
Carrboro Town Hall: 301 W Main St, Carrboro
Hillsborough Town Hall Annex: 105 E Corbin St, Hillsborough
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Contact
Call (919) 245-6111, Monday through Friday between 8:30AM to 5:00PM

No contact donations: No donor should leave their car. Put donations in the trunk/hatch or pickup bed. A volunteer will take donations out of the vehicle. These sites are for donations only. No distribution will be allowed from these sites. The donated items will go to a central sorting and storage facility to be accessed by existing community non-profit feeding partners, such as food pantries, Meals on Wheels, and other partners providing food services to the community.

 

MEALS AT COMMUNITY KITCHEN AND HOMESTART & COMMUNITY HOUSE SHELTERS
IFC provides meals for up to 225 people every day. We have some food supply, but it will not be replenished like normal because our regular donations from campus, grocery stores and restaurants are slowing or have stopped. We are working to identify funding to purchase low-cost, bulk meals from some local restaurants that are currently maintaining a skeleton staff. We will freeze these in reserve until needed in order to ensure that we can continue to supply nutritious meals for residents and members. 

We welcome individuals and groups who would like to drop off prepared meals for one of our programs.  You can drop it off right at the door!  Please touch base with staff first to coordinate.

• Community Kitchen: 75-100 people. Call Bill Culton at (984) 999-5260.
• Community House: 50 people. Email Ka’Tiera Truett at [email protected]
• HomeStart: 20 people. Email Tracey Hagan at [email protected]

DSS FOOD DRIVE
Orange County DSS is collecting non-perishable food items to support those in the community impacted by COVID-19. Donations of food or money can be made directly to DSS, which will remain open throughout the crisis.

Southern Human Services Center
2501 Homestead Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278

Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Orange County DSS
113 Mayo Street

Make checks out to Orange County DSS with Food Drive in the memo line. Mailing address is Orange County DSS, PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278. All donations are tax deductible. 


CHCCS Community Partners Feeding Program 
Based out of Northside and McDougle Elementary schools we are providing students with breakfast, snack and lunch. Community volunteers have been organized through local faith based organizations and PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Buses are deployed to areas with students in need and volunteers assist the drivers with distribution and student social distancing. 

Since we are limiting the number of volunteers, we have created a  Volunteer Survey to capture the names of interested volunteers. In this rapidly changing environment, we know that many more volunteers will be needed as we look to the future. 

In addition, we are asking that  donations be made online. The CHCCS Public School Foundation is managing the funds that will be used to cover food costs not covered by the district/state.


DONATE FOOD, MONEY OR TIME:
INTER-FAITH COUNCIL—The InterFaith Council (IFC) Food Pantry and Community Kitchen are continuing normal operations with new protocols in place for member and volunteer safety. IFC accepts food and cash donations. IFC also needs food for their take-out service: casseroles and raw materials, volunteers to prep and/or distribute the food trays. Call Kristin at 919-929-6380 x41.

TABLE—TABLE will deliver bags of healthy non-perishables and produce door-to-door. TABLE has a  Wish List of items and accepts direct food and cash donations. Also, online orders through Amazon can be shipped directly to the Carrboro offices at 209 E Main St., Carrboro, NC 27510. 

MEALS ON WHEELS—Meals on Wheels will continue delivering meals to seniors once a week, providing meals to cover five days of the week. Cash donations are needed. You can mail check or money order to: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels, PO Box 2102, Chapel Hill NC 27515.

DIAPER BANK OF NC—The Diaper Bank of North Carolina provides diapers and personal hygiene products to families. Currently their greatest need is for Size 2 and Size 5 diapers, baby wipes and Ziploc bags. Donations of diapers and supplies can be dropped off at 1311 E. Club Blvd., Durham, 27704 or a cash donation can be made online.

TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL—The Town supports a vast network of Human Services Agencies that provide vital safety net services. Click the link to learn more about the groups.

REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER—Refugees usually have low-paying jobs and will be first impacted by loss of income. Online donations will help.