RMG - Raleigh, NC

Why Hunger:

Free hotline where you can access information for local soup kitchens, food pantries, congregate meal sites, and government nutrition programs.

English Language: https://whyhunger.org/find-food/

Spanish language: https://whyhunger.org/find-food-es/

National Celiac Association:

Includes information for local resources and gluten-free food pantries.

https://nationalceliac.org/gluten-free-food-pantries/.

SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps)

Federally funded program administered at the state level

Eligibility: Anyone Eligible for Medicaid (different than Medicare)

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/low-income-services/food-nutrition-services-food-stamps

Apply: 800-662-7030
https://www.access.ms.gov/Application
https://epass.nc.gov/

SNAP Application – PDF Version:

https://policies.ncdhhs.gov/divisional/social-services/forms/dss-8207-application-for-food-and-nutrition-services/@@display-file/form_file/dss-8207-ia.pdf

CSFP: Commodity Supplemental Food Program

Monthly box may include a variety of the following: juice, farina, oats, ready-to-eat cereal, rice, pasta, peanut butter, dry beans, canned meat, poultry, or fish, and canned fruits and vegetables.

Eligibility: Elderly that are at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.

https://www.fns.usda.gov/csfp/commodity-supplemental-food-program

Meals on Wheels:

https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/

Mom’s Meals (Possible Cost Associated): https://www.momsmeals.com/

-Pre-made meals available for purchase and/or in some cases covered by Medicare.

-Usually shipped in batches of 10, 14, and 21 days.

-Can store up to 14 days in refrigerator.

-Costs range around <$8.00/meals. Discounts offered for bulk orders and veterans.

Magic Kitchen (Possible Cost Associated): https://www.magickitchen.com/
https://www.magickitchen.com/menu/menu.pdf

-Most packages are priced at 2 to 4 servings.

-There are some single-serve options.

-Pre-made meals available for purchase and/or in some cases covered by Medicare.

Raleigh Rescue Mission

https://www.raleighrescue.org/

314 E. Hargett Street

Raleigh, NC 27601

Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina

9650 Strickland Rd

Raleigh, NC 27615

North Raleigh Ministries

https://northraleighministries.com/9650

Strickland Rd

Raleigh, NC 27615

HEALTHCARE AND SCRIPT SAVINGS

Healthcare Assistance:

https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/

Rx Assistance:

https://www.needymeds.org/

https://www.goodrx.com/insurance/medicare

https://costplusdrugs.com/

Medicare Rx Assistance:

https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare/#/pharmaceutical-assistance-program?lang=en&year=2023

https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help/drug-costs

Insulin Assistance:

https://insulinhelp.org/

EyeCare America: eligible patients can receive a free eye exam plus a one year follow up for any condition diagnosed in the initial exam.

EyeCare America - American Academy of Ophthalmology (aao.org)

National Institute of Health: provides information for several organizations that can assist with eye exams, eyeglasses, and eye-related prescriptions.

Get Free or Low-Cost Eye Care | National Eye Institute (nih.gov)

National Ramp: provides information and resources for obtaining a ramp.

Ramp Resources | National Ramp Home Access

Paying for Senior Care: provides information for state assistance programs for Durable Medical Equipment.

State Assistance Programs for Durable Medical Equipment (payingforseniorcare.com)

EMERGENCY INT