NeighborUp offers financial and food assistance along with case management to eligible individuals and families. Applicants will work with trained case managers to determine how to best meet their needs and help them thrive.
Eligibility requirements:
- Neighbor must be a permanent resident of Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Willow Spring, New Hill, or Friendship.
- OR have a child in the home who attends a public K-12 school in the areas listed above.
- OR is experiencing homelessness or in a temporary location with a most recent permanent address in the service areas listed above.
Financial assistance is available to eligible clients to help with expenses associated with housing, necessary bills, career advancement, and preschool registration and tuition.
The Town of Cary Oasis Utility Bill Program helps those going through financial hardship with their Town of Cary utility bill.
The Stable Homes Cary Program serves those facing housing insecurity and helps identify a path forward when relocation is necessary.
- Our client-choice food pantries provide free emergency food assistance to eligible clients. Shoppers can choose from a variety of canned and nonperishable goods, frozen meat, fresh produce, and dairy items.
- Food is donated by community members and managed by a team of volunteers.
Cary Pantry Hours:
- Monday – Saturday: 9am – 3pm by appointment only
Apex Pantry Hours:
- Monday – Thursday by appointment
Donate Food:
- If you’re interested in donating food, please CLICK HERE.
- The Need-Based Discount for Cary Recreation Programs is available to eligible residents of the Town of Cary for Town of Cary Parks & Recreation Department programs.
- Applications are accepted in person at the NeighborUp Community Support Center, 189 High House Rd, Cary, Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm.
Applicants must provide:
- Need-Based Discount for Cary Recreation Programs Application
- Proof of residence in Cary
- Birth certificates for all children listed on the application
- Proof of income for all adults listed on the application
- Area Resources – English
- Recursos en Español
- Area NeighborUp Pantry Calendar
- Wake County Health & Human Services offers help with past-due utilities, food stamps, Medicaid, and more.
- Raleigh/Wake County Access Hub serves persons experiencing homelessness
- Wake Energy Assistance provides aid with heating, cooling, and water bills
- NC Division of Employment Security to file for unemployment
- Wake Network of Care connects people with a wide range of services
- Resources for Pets
- Wake Crisis & Assessment Center provides 24-hour mental health needs, including help for those who may be depressed or suicidal.