Our mission is simple: to provide food and clothing to those in need in the Triangle area.
Catholic Parish Outreach (CPO) is the largest food pantry in the Triangle area. In 2006 we served an average of 1092 families (4027 people) a month. Clients (individuals or families in need who receive written referral from an agency such as the Dept. of Social Services) can receive approximately 1 week’s worth of groceries for their family, clothing (children’s up to size 4 & maternity), and baby items, at most once every 30 days. Following a brief interview, the client receives the needed groceries and/or clothing.
Check out a recent article in the News & Observer about our ministry!
How can you get involved?
- Volunteer at CPO for 4 hours (from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM Mon- Sat).
Volunteer opportunities range from:
- food sorting and packing “orders”
- clothing sorting and distribution
- greeting/interviewing clients
- Come once a month, once a week, or more often if your schedule permits!
- Donate food or clothing (children’s up to size 4 & maternity) or baby items
- Contribute financially. As a program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh, which is a 501c3 organization, your contributions to CPO are tax-deductible.
Thank you to all who donated to the March '08 Feed a Family food drive. You filled the CPO truck two consecutive week-ends! We broke the previous record for food colection with a total collection of 6.5 tons of groceries. This equivicates to $1,759.00 You are keeping our pantry shelves full for many months to come.
For more information contact Judy Wendler at 845-2731 or Sara Jones at 782-4251
You may also check our website for more: www.cporaleigh.org
