Charlotte residents have access to a network of supportive food pantries that offer a lifeline of assistance. Our comprehensive guide connects you with these pantries, providing detailed information on their locations, hours of operation, eligibility requirements, and the range of services they offer READ MORE

We envision communities where all are supported to live healthier and happier lives. We promise to drive innovation and positive change for all North Carolinians through: READ MORE

If you are applying for Medicaid and do not have all your required documents because of Hurricane Helene, your local Department of Social Services will help with your application. READ MORE

Information about the Social Security Fairness Act (WEP/GPO) READ MORE

We provide a directory of shelters that provide assistance to the homeless. We do not directly provide aid ourselves but provide local resources for you to find. Most major U.S. cities including Charlotte, North Carolina, offer some type of shelter for persons in need. There are also thousands of local non-profit organizations that offer help. We currently have listed all of the shelters we could find in READ MORE

Residents in western North Carolina can apply for help buying food following Hurricane Helene through Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). On Oct. 6, 2024, NCDHHS issued READ MORE

NC moves to end police involvement: NC moves to end police involvement in transporting mental health patients. North Carolina is launching a $20 million pilot program to take law enforcement personnel out of the process of transporting mental health patients being involuntarily committed — aiming to end the traumatic practice of having officers handcuff and transport patients. READ MORE

North Carolina’s statewide telepsychiatry program, NC-STeP, has revolutionized mental health access—saving over $57 million in unnecessary hospitalizations. This proven model, backed by ViTel Net, is helping states expand psychiatric care while reducing costs. See how your state can do the same. Learn more today.

Lawmakers push for stricter oversight of retirement communities: Legislation would require continuing care retirement communities to increase their financial reporting and transparency — new rules experts say are long overdue Read More