Families & individuals in our service area, documented or undocumented, who fall within 60% or less of the area median income or who are experiencing economic distress due to a crisis or hardship, including specifically the Coronavirus pandemic.

Funds will be used to increase housing, food and financial stability for families in the Western and Southwestern regions of Wake County by providing appropriate and limited financial assistance, case management, coaching and resource support for families most at-risk of food and housing insecurity.

Food Insecurity: Throughout Wake County Public Schools, 51,731 students receive free or reduced lunch, (32% of all students). In our Western/Southwestern region of Wake County, FRL rates in schools range from 16% to 26%. However, some schools and neighborhoods have as many as 42%. Poverty rates in our area range from 4% to over 8%.

Homelessness & Poverty: Wake County Public Schools reports 4,365 school children experienced homelessness in 2018-19, a 50% increase in 5 years. Today, with the Covid-19 stay at home orders in place, shelters are completely full and families. experiencing homelessness have no place to go. WWCM has been aiding with hotel costs to meet the growing need for shelter in our community

If you or someone you know needs food, financial or resource support, please contact us at 919-362-0657. Additional information on the supports we can provide can be found on our website at wwcm.org.