Urban Ministries of Wake County

In Raleigh, Urban Ministries of Wake County is a community and social services organization serving people affected by poverty. Since 1981, it has provided basic needs including food, medicine and shelter, while also helping clients work toward greater stability. Its clinic and pharmacy offer primary care, wellness and behavioral health services for uninsured adults. The Helen Wright Center provides emergency shelter, meals and counseling for women, along with a longer-term program focused on stable housing and workforce development. The food pantry offers weekly curbside pickup with fresh produce, canned goods, meat and eggs when available. Programs address connected needs around hunger, health and housing, and the organization partners with clients as they consider steps toward a more stable life.