Resources
Community resources
While we aren’t always able to help directly, we’ve compiled these resources so no one in our community has to navigate hard times alone.
Are you a local organization interested in becoming a community partner? Reach out to us at contact@ansarnc.org.
Zakat & Muslim Community Resources
- Islamic Association of Raleigh (IAR): Financial Aid
Temporary financial assistance for the Greater Raleigh area. Funds are typically paid directly to landlords, utilities, or creditors.
- AlNoor Islamic Center: Social & Welfare
Emergency financial assistance. Apply online at their website.
- Apex Mosque: Zakat & Relief Committee
Emergency financial assistance. Apply online at their website.
- Islamic Center of Morrisville (ICM): Financial Aid
Support for rent, utilities, and other basic needs, paid directly to relevant organizations.
- Hajar’s Well
Durham-based nonprofit providing temporary assistance and pathways to longer-term stability for vulnerable women.
Food Security
- SNAP (Food & Nutrition Services)
Apply online via ePASS, in person at your county DSS, or by mail.
- WIC (Women, Infants & Children)
Available to pregnant and postpartum/breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5.
- Islamic Association of Raleigh Food Pantry
Local food pantry services through IAR.
- Al Noor Islamic Center Food Pantry
Food pantry support through AIC.
- Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC
Regional food bank network and partner agencies.
- Wake County Find Food Tool
Interactive map for hot meals and pantries in Wake County.
Housing Assistance
- DHIC
Income-restricted apartment rentals (no housing voucher needed) and homeownership programs for households earning below the area median income. Serving NC for over 50 years.
- Oak City Cares / Partnership for Children & Families
Walk-in coordinated entry for emergency shelter, outreach, and homelessness prevention. 1430 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh. 919-443-0096.
- Triangle Family Services
Emergency financial assistance, case management, and counseling. 919-821-0790.
- Durham County DSS Emergency Assistance
Help with rent/mortgage, utilities, and food. 919-560-8000.
- CASA NC
Affordable housing for homeless individuals in Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh. 919-754-9960.
- Wake County Housing Authority
Section 8 / Housing Choice Vouchers. 919-269-6404.
- Habitat for Humanity: Wake County
Affordable homebuilding and homeownership education. 919-744-2436.
General Social Welfare
If you are a Wake County resident, you can also browse programs at the Network of Care directory.
- Wake County Network of Care
Directory of social welfare programs available to Wake County residents.
- NC 211
Dial 2-1-1, a 24/7 multilingual starting point for food, housing, utilities, childcare, healthcare, and more.
- NC ePASS
Apply for SNAP, Medicaid, Work First (TANF), and childcare subsidies in one place.
LIHEAP
Lump-sum utility assistance for heating/cooling costs, paid directly to your provider. Apply through your county DSS.