Opportunities From: Women's Center of Wake County

The Women’s Center relies on the generosity of our community to provide morning meals for our guests in Recuperative Respite. Please note that all food must be prepared off-site and brought to the center "ready to go."

⚠️ Critical Requirements

Off-Site Preparation: All meals must be prepared prior to delivery. We have no kitchen in our facility. Ready to Eat: Food should arrive fully cooked and ready for immediate consumption. Timing: The drop-off window is between 8:00 AM – 8:15 AM. Volume: Please prepare meals for 11 women.

Drop-Off Instructions

To make delivery as easy as possible, please follow these steps:

Drive to the back of the building (address is 2200 New Bern Ave Raleigh, NC 27610). Please ring the buzzer at the back door for staff assistance with the delivery.

Menu & Supply Suggestions

Food: Breakfast casseroles, assorted biscuits (chicken, steak, egg and cheese, etc.), yogurt parfaits, home fries, grits, muffins, bagels with cream cheese, or fresh fruit. Beverages: Juices, milk, or chocolate milk are greatly appreciated.Supplies: If you are able, providing paper plates, cups, bowls, and plastic cutlery helps tremendously! 

Commitment & Cancellations

Our guests depend on these meals for their recovery. It is vital that all commitments to provide a meal are honored. If you are uncertain about your availability, please refrain from signing up until you are certain.

Notice: We appreciate at least 48 hours' notice in the event of cancellation. For less than 48 hours cancellation, notify by Call or Text: (984) 383-6071.Questions? Contact Amy Covington, Community Outreach Coordinator, at amy.covington@wcwc.org.

The Women’s Center relies on the generosity of our community to provide nutritious meals for our guests in Recuperative Respite. Please note that all food must be prepared off-site and brought to the center "ready to go."

⚠️ Critical Requirements

Off-Site Preparation: All meals must be prepared prior to delivery. We have no kitchen in our facility. Ready to Eat: Food should arrive fully cooked and ready for immediate consumption at 11:30 AM. Timing: The drop-off time is 11:00 AM. Volume: Please prepare meals for 11 women.

Drop-Off Instructions

To make delivery as easy as possible, please follow these steps:

Drive to the back of the building (address is 2200 New Bern Ave Raleigh, NC 27610).

 

Please ring the buzzer at the back door for staff assistance with the delivery.

Menu & Supply Suggestions

Family-Style Meals: Spaghetti or lasagna with salad and garlic bread, fried chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetables, or a taco bar with fixings. Easy Options: Subs or pizzas can be ordered from a local restaurant and delivered/dropped off. Beverages & Dessert: We greatly appreciate including drinks (bottled water, juice, tea, or soda). Dessert is optional but always a treat!Supplies: If you are able, providing paper plates, cups, bowls, and plastic cutlery helps tremendously! 

Commitment & Cancellations

Our guests depend on these meals for their daily nutrition and recovery. It is vital that all commitments to provide a meal are honored. If you are uncertain about your availability, please refrain from signing up until you are certain.

Notice: We appreciate at least 48 hours' notice in the event of cancellation. For less than 48 hours cancellation, notify by Call or Text: (984) 383-6071.Questions? Contact Amy Covington, Community Outreach Coordinator, at amy.covington@wcwc.org.

The Women’s Center relies on the support and generosity of our community to provide weekday morning meals for our Day Shelter guests. Please note that all meals must be prepared off-site and brought to the center "ready to go."

Age requirements: Children under 13 years old are not allowed to serve meals onsite. Volunteers 13-15 years old must be accompanied by a parent when coming onsite to serve a meal. Volunteers 16-18 years old may serve without a parent. In addition, ALL volunteers under 18 years old must submit the required volunteer waivers and have a parent sign the waivers as well. 

⚠️ Critical Requirements

Off-Site Preparation: All meals must be prepared prior to delivery. We have no full kitchen in our facility. Ready to Eat: Food should arrive fully cooked and ready for immediate consumption. We allow the use of crockpots and we have microwaves onsite, if needed.Serving: Volunteers are asked to bring AND serve the breakfast, if possible. Please send notification if serving is not possible so we can make sure to have staff available to help.  Timing: Please arrive at 8 AM to set-up the meal. Check in with the receptionist upon arrival. Breakfast is served from 8:30-9:30 AM. Volume: Please prepare a full meal for 70 women.

Menu & Supply Suggestions

Food: Breakfast casseroles, quiche, breakfast burritos, pancakes, French toast, meats, boiled eggs, assorted biscuits (chicken, steak, egg and cheese, etc.), yogurt parfaits, home fries, grits, muffins, bagels with cream cheese, or fresh fruit. Beverages: Juices, milk, or chocolate milk are greatly appreciated.Supplies: If you are able, providing paper plates, cups, bowls, and plastic cutlery helps tremendously! 

Commitment & Cancellations

Our guests depend on these meals for their recovery. It is vital that all commitments to provide a meal are honored. If you are uncertain about your availability, please refrain from signing up until you are certain.

Notice: We appreciate at least 48 hours' notice in the event of cancellation. For less than 48 hours cancellation, notify by Call or Text: (984) 383-6071.Questions? Contact Amy Covington, Community Outreach Coordinator, at amy.covington@wcwc.org.

The Women’s Center relies on the support and generosity of our community to provide weekday Lunch for our Day Shelter guests. Please note that all meals must be prepared off-site and brought to the center "ready to go."

Age requirements: Children under 13 years old are not allowed to serve meals onsite. Volunteers 13-15 years old must be accompanied by a parent when coming onsite to serve a meal. Volunteers 16-18 years old may serve without a parent. In addition, ALL volunteers under 18 years old must submit the required volunteer waivers and have a parent sign the waivers as well. 

⚠️ Critical Requirements

Off-Site Preparation: All meals must be prepared prior to delivery. We have no full kitchen in our facility. Ready to Eat: Food should arrive fully cooked and ready for immediate consumption. We allow the use of crockpots and we have microwaves onsite, if needed.Serving: Volunteers are asked to bring AND serve the lunch, if possible. Please send notification if serving is not possible so we can make sure to have staff available to help. (Note that single-serve meals - i.e. bagged sandwich lunches, pizza - can be dropped off or delivered and do not have to be served.) Timing: Please arrive at 11 AM to set-up the meal. Check in with the receptionist upon arrival. Lunch is served from 11:30AM-12:30 PM. Volume: Please prepare a full meal for 100 women. (Note that Leftovers are packaged as to-go meals for women for evening meals as they leave the Day Shelter.)

Menu & Supply Suggestions

Food: Taco meal, Spaghetti or lasagna with garlic bread, chili and corn bread or chips/salsa, casseroles with vegetable or salad, fried chicken and fixings, bagged lunch (sandwich, chips, cookies, drink, etc), pasta dishes and salad. Beverages: Individual drinks (i.e. water, soda, juice) are greatly appreciated.Supplies: If you are able, providing paper plates, cups, bowls, and plastic cutlery helps tremendously! 

Commitment & Cancellations

Our guests depend on these meals for their recovery. It is vital that all commitments to provide a meal are honored. If you are uncertain about your availability, please refrain from signing up until you are certain.

Notice: We appreciate at least 48 hours' notice in the event of cancellation. For less than 48 hours cancellation, notify by Call or Text: (984) 383-6071.Questions? Contact Amy Covington, Community Outreach Coordinator, at amy.covington@wcwc.org.

The Women’s Center relies on the generosity of our community to provide nutritious dinners for our guests in Recuperative Respite. Please note that all food must be prepared off-site and brought to the center "ready to go."

⚠️ Critical Requirements

Off-Site Preparation: All meals must be prepared prior to delivery. We have no kitchen in our facility. Ready to Eat: Food should arrive fully cooked and ready for immediate consumption at 5:30 PM. Timing: The drop-off time is 5:00 PM. Volume: Please prepare meals for 11 women.

Drop-Off Instructions

To make delivery as easy as possible, please follow these steps:

Drive to the back of the building (address is 2200 New Bern Ave Raleigh, NC 27610).

 

Please ring the buzzer at the back door for staff assistance with the delivery.

Menu & Supply Suggestions

Family-Style Meals: Spaghetti or lasagna with salad and garlic bread, fried chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetables, family style casseroles with vegetable or salad, chili and corn bread or chips and salsa, pizza, or a taco bar with fixings. Note: Please label meals for proper distribution. Easy Options: Subs or pizzas can be ordered from a local restaurant and delivered/dropped off. Beverages & Dessert: We greatly appreciate including drinks (bottled water, juice, tea, or soda). Dessert is optional but always a treat!Supplies: If you are able, providing paper plates, cups, bowls, and plastic cutlery helps tremendously! 

Commitment & Cancellations

Our guests depend on these meals for their daily nutrition and recovery. It is vital that all commitments to provide a meal are honored. If you are uncertain about your availability, please refrain from signing up until you are certain.

Notice: We appreciate at least 48 hours' notice in the event of cancellation. For less than 48 hours cancellation, notify by Call or Text: (984) 383-6071.Questions? Contact Amy Covington, Community Outreach Coordinator, at amy.covington@wcwc.org.

The Women’s Center relies on the generosity of our community to provide daily meals for our guests. Please note that all meals must be prepared off-site and brought to the center ready to serve.

⚠️ Critical Requirements

Off-Site Preparation: We do not have a full kitchen or food supplies available onsite. You are responsible for providing the full meal (ingredients and cooking). Ready to Serve: We do not have facilities to cook or heat large meals. However, we do have microwaves available and welcome volunteers to bring their own crockpots to keep food warm during service. Timing: Dinner is served from 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Please arrive by 5:30 PM to set up your serving station. Volume: Prepare for 40 guests.

Service Options

Drop-Off Only: If you are providing single-serve items (e.g. bagged meals or pre-packaged sandwiches), you may stay to serve or drop them off at reception. If you choose to drop off, please note that in your sign-up. Full Service (Encouraged): If you are providing a "family-style" meal (e.g., casseroles, pasta, or chili), please stay to help serve our guests and assist with cleaning the serving area afterward.

Menu & Supply Suggestions

Hot Meals: Casseroles with salad, Taco Tuesday, Fried Chicken, Spaghetti, or Chili. Cold/Bagged Meals: Sandwiches, carrots or chips, applesauce or a cookie, and a drink.Supplies: If you are able, providing paper plates, cups, bowls, and plastic cutlery helps tremendously!

Commitment & Cancellations

Our guests depend on these meals daily. If you sign up, please ensure you can honor your commitment. If an emergency arises, we require at least 48 hours' notice.

For less than 48 hours cancellation, notify by Cancel via Call/Text: (984) 383-6071Questions? Contact Amy Covington, Community Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator, at amy.covington@wcwc.org.

The Women's Center warehouse is the central location for donations of clothing, hygiene products, and home goods. Volunteer assistance is needed to help sort, organize, and label donations. Additional assistance is also needed in our boutique labeling and folding clothing for our guests to shop.

Volunteers in the warehouse must be able to lift 25lbs.

Volunteer slots are available in the afternoon each weekdays Monday through Friday from 12pm-2pm.

*NOTE: Warehouse is CLOSED Saturday and Sunday

When you arrive, please sign in at the reception desk. 

For any questions, please contact Amy Covington, Community Outreach Coordinator, amy.covington@wcwc.org or text (984) 383-6071

Thank you for your kind and generous support that benefits women experiencing homelessness in our community!

The Women's Center is seeking a volunteer/group to provide lunch for 15 residents in our Recuperative Respite overnight shelter. 

We appreciate your generosity and kindness to provide a meal!

The Women's Center does not have a full kitchen, so we rely on volunteers to bring in ready-to-eat meals. We have limited refrigeration and no way to heat up large meals. Meal ideas include casseroles, pasta dishes, sandwich/sub & side, fried chicken, turkey or ham dinner, etc. A dessert, such as cookies, cake, or pie and a drink are always appreciated but not required. 

For easy delivery these meals can be placed in our cooler at the back door, up to one hour prior to serving time, between 10:30AM to 11:30AM.

Lunch is served at 11:30AM

To speak to staff please ring the buzzer at the back door.  Please be patient as staff may be assisting a client

Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated!

We appreciate a 48-hour notice in the event of cancellation.  Please call or text (984) 383-6071 asap if you need to cancel.  

For any questions, please contact Amy Covington, Community Outreach Coordinator, amy.covington@wcwc.org

The Women's Center
2200 New Bern Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27610

The Women's Center is seeking a volunteer/group to provide breakfast for 15 residents in our Recuperative Respite overnight shelter. 

We appreciate your generosity and kindness to provide a meal!

The Women's Center does not have a full kitchen, so we rely on volunteers to bring in ready-to-eat meals. We have limited refrigeration and no way to heat up large meals.  Meal ideas include fruit, quiche, bagels / cream cheese, pastries, breakfast casserole, sausage/bacon/eggs, breakfast sandwiches/burritos, etc.

For easy delivery these meals can be placed in our cooler at the back door, up to one hour prior to serving time, between 7:30AM to 8:30AM.

Breakfast is served at 8:30AM

To speak to staff please ring the buzzer at the back door.  Please be patient as staff may be assisting a client.

Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated!

We appreciate a 48-hour notice in the event of cancellation.  Please call or text (984) 383-6071 asap if you need to cancel.  

For any questions, please contact Amy Covington, Community Outreach Coordinator, amy.covington@wcwc.org

The Women's Center
2200 New Bern Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27610

The Women's Center warehouse is the central location for donations of clothing, hygiene products, and home goods. Volunteer assistance is needed to help sort, organize, and label donations. Additional assistance is also needed in our boutique labeling and folding clothing for our guests to shop.

Volunteers in the warehouse must be able to lift 25lbs.

Volunteer slots are available weekdays Monday through Friday from 9-11am.

*NOTE: Warehouse is CLOSED Saturday and Sunday

For any questions, please contact Amy Covington, Community Outreach Coordinator, amy.covington@wcwc.org or text (984) 383-6071

Thank you for your kind and generous support that benefits women experiencing homelessness in our community!

 

The Women's Center is seeking a volunteer/group to provide lunch for 15 residents in our Recuperative Respite overnight shelter. 

We appreciate your generosity and kindness to provide a meal!

The Women's Center does not have a full kitchen, so we rely on volunteers to bring in ready-to-eat meals. We have limited refrigeration and no way to heat up large meals. Meal ideas include casseroles, pasta dishes, sandwich/sub & side, fried chicken, turkey or ham dinner, etc. A dessert, such as cookies, cake, or pie and a drink are always appreciated but not required. 

For easy delivery these meals can be placed in our cooler at the back door, up to one hour prior to serving time, between 10:30AM to 11:30AM.

Lunch is served at 11:30AM

To speak to staff please ring the buzzer at the back door.  Please be patient as staff may be assisting a client

Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated!

We appreciate a 48-hour notice in the event of cancellation.  Please call or text (984) 383-6071 asap if you need to cancel.  

For any questions, please contact Amy Covington, Community Outreach Coordinator, amy.covington@wcwc.org

The Women's Center
2200 New Bern Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27610

The Women's Center is seeking a volunteer/group to provide dinner for 15 residents in our Recuperative Respite overnight shelter. 

We appreciate your generosity and kindness to provide a meal!

The Women's Center does not have a full kitchen, so we rely on volunteers to bring in ready-to-eat meals. We have limited refrigeration and no way to heat up large meals.

For easy delivery these meals can be placed in our cooler at the back door, up to one hour prior to serving time, between 4:30PM to 5:30PM.

Dinner is served at 5:30PM

To speak to staff please ring the buzzer at the back door.  Please be patient as staff may be assisting a client

Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated!

We appreciate a 48-hour notice in the event of cancellation.  Please call or text (984) 383-6071 asap if you need to cancel.  

For any questions, please contact Amy Covington, Community Outreach Coordinator, amy.covington@wcwc.org

The Women's Center
2200 New Bern Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27610

The Women's Center is seeking a volunteer/group to provide breakfast for 15 residents in our Recuperative Respite overnight shelter. 

We appreciate your generosity and kindness to provide a meal!

The Women's Center does not have a full kitchen, so we rely on volunteers to bring in ready-to-eat meals. We have limited refrigeration and no way to heat up large meals.  Meal ideas include fruit, quiche, bagels / cream cheese, pastries, breakfast casserole, sausage/bacon/eggs, breakfast sandwiches/burritos, etc.

For easy delivery these meals can be placed in our cooler at the back door, up to one hour prior to serving time, between 7:30AM to 8:30AM.

Breakfast is served at 8:30AM

To speak to staff please ring the buzzer at the back door.  Please be patient as staff may be assisting a client.

Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated!

We appreciate a 48-hour notice in the event of cancellation.  Please call or text (984) 383-6071 asap if you need to cancel.  

For any questions, please contact Amy Covington, Community Outreach Coordinator, amy.covington@wcwc.org

The Women's Center
2200 New Bern Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27610

The Women's Center is seeking a volunteer/group to provide dinner for 15 residents in our Recuperative Respite overnight shelter. 

We appreciate your generosity and kindness to provide a meal!

The Women's Center does not have a full kitchen, so we rely on volunteers to bring in ready-to-eat meals. We have limited refrigeration and no way to heat up large meals.

For easy delivery these meals can be placed in our cooler at the back door, up to one hour prior to serving time, between 4:30PM to 5:30PM.

Dinner is served at 5:30PM

To speak to staff please ring the buzzer at the back door.  Please be patient as staff may be assisting a client

Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated!

We appreciate a 48-hour notice in the event of cancellation.  Please call or text (984) 383-6071 asap if you need to cancel.  

For any questions, please contact Amy Covington, Community Outreach Coordinator, amy.covington@wcwc.org

The Women's Center
2200 New Bern Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27610

The Women's Center is seeking a volunteer/group to provide lunch Thanksgiving Day for 15 residents in our Recuperative Respite overnight shelter. 

We appreciate your generosity and kindness to provide a meal on this holiday!

The Women's Center does not have a full kitchen, so we rely on volunteers to bring in ready-to-eat meals. We have limited refrigeration and no way to heat up large meals.

For easy delivery these meals can be placed in our cooler at the back door, up to one hour prior to serving time, between 10:30AM to 11:30AM.

Lunch is served at 11:30AM

To speak to staff please ring the buzzer at the back door.  Please be patient as staff may be assisting a client

Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated!

We appreciate a 48-hour notice in the event of cancellation.  Please call or text (984) 383-6071 asap if you need to cancel.  

For any questions, please contact Amy Covington, Community Outreach Coordinator, amy.covington@wcwc.org

The Women's Center
2200 New Bern Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27610

The Women's Center is seeking a volunteer/group to provide breakfast Thanksgiving Day for 15 residents in our Recuperative Respite overnight shelter. 

We appreciate your generosity and kindness to provide a meal on this holiday!

The Women's Center does not have a full kitchen, so we rely on volunteers to bring in ready-to-eat meals. We have limited refrigeration and no way to heat up large meals.

For easy delivery these meals can be placed in our cooler at the back door, up to one hour prior to serving time, between 7:30AM to 8:30AM.

Breakfast is served at 8:30AM

To speak to staff please ring the buzzer at the back door.  Please be patient as staff may be assisting a client.

Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated!

We appreciate a 48-hour notice in the event of cancellation.  Please call or text (984) 383-6071 asap if you need to cancel.  

For any questions, please contact Amy Covington, Community Outreach Coordinator, amy.covington@wcwc.org

The Women's Center
2200 New Bern Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27610

The Women's Center is seeking a volunteer/group to provide dinner Christmas Day for 15 residents in our Recuperative Respite overnight shelter. 

We appreciate your generosity and kindness to provide a meal on this holiday!

The Women's Center does not have a full kitchen, so we rely on volunteers to bring in ready-to-eat meals.

For easy delivery these meals can be placed in our cooler at the back door, up to one hour prior to serving time.  Dinner is served by staff at 5:30 PM.

To speak to staff please ring the buzzer at the back door.  Please be patient as staff may be assisting a client.

We appreciate a 48-hour notice in the event of cancellation.  Please call or text (984) 383-6071 asap if you need to cancel.  

Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated!

For any questions, please contact Amy Covington, Community Outreach Coordinator, amy.covington@wcwc.org

The Women's Center is seeking a volunteer/group to provide lunch Christmas Day for 15 residents in our Recuperative Respite overnight shelter. 

We appreciate your generosity and kindness to provide a meal on this holiday!

The Women's Center does not have a full kitchen, so we rely on volunteers to bring in ready-to-eat meals.

For easy delivery these meals can be placed in our cooler at the back door, up to one hour prior to serving time.  Lunch is served at 12:30PM. 

To speak to staff please ring the buzzer at the back door.  Please be patient as staff may be assisting a client.

Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated!

We appreciate a 48-hour notice in the event of cancellation.  Please call or text (984) 383-6071 asap if you need to cancel.  

For any questions, please contact Amy Covington, Community Outreach Coordinator, amy.covington@wcwc.org

The Women's Center
2200 New Bern Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27610

The Women's Center is seeking a volunteer/group to provide breakfast Christmas Day for 15 residents in our Recuperative Respite overnight shelter. 

We appreciate your generosity and kindness to provide a meal on this holiday!

The Women's Center does not have a full kitchen, so we rely on volunteers to bring in ready-to-eat meals.

For easy delivery these meals can be placed in our cooler at the back door, up to one hour prior to serving time.

Breakfast should be delivered by 7:30-8:00 AM. Breakfast is served by staff at 8:30 AM.

To speak to staff please ring the buzzer at the back door.  Please be patient as staff may be assisting a client. 

Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated!

We appreciate a 48-hour notice in the event of cancellation.  Please call or text (984) 383-6071 asap if you need to cancel.  

For any questions, please contact Amy Covington, Community Outreach Coordinator, amy.covington@wcwc.org

The Women's Center
2200 New Bern Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27610