Each November, communities across the nation observe Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. This is a time to learn about the challenges of poverty, hunger, and housing insecurity, and to take action to help.
Neighbors in need in the Triangle region of North Carolina, including people experiencing hunger, food insecurity, and homelessness · November 15-21, 2026
From activategood.org/hunger-and-homelessness-awareness-week ↗Each November, communities across the nation observe Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. This is a time to learn about the challenges of poverty, hunger, and housing insecurity, and to take action to help. Here in the Triangle region of North Carolina, Activate Good partners with local nonprofits to offer hands-on volunteer opportunities, donation drives, and educational events that help neighbors in need.
Our work in the Triangle is part of the national movement sponsored by the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness. This annual week of action reminds us that everyone deserves access to food, shelter, and stability, and that local change starts when you get involved.
Join Activate Good and partner organizations for a week of volunteer projects and community events that support hunger relief and homelessness prevention efforts across the Triangle. From serving meals at local shelters to packing food boxes, hosting drives for warm clothing and hygiene items, and raising awareness about homelessness, there are countless ways to make an impact.
Find local volunteer opportunities to fight hunger and homelessness during the week, and all year long, on Activate Good's Volunteer Database. Search by cause, date, or location to find the perfect project for you, your family, or your workplace.
If you can't volunteer, you can still make a difference. Donate food, hygiene supplies, clothing, or funds to trusted Triangle nonprofits providing meals, shelter, and critical resources.
In the Triangle, thousands of families face food insecurity and housing instability every single day. According to the most recent Wake Continuum of Care Point-in-Time (PIT) count, conducted in January 2025, over 1,250 people experiencing homelessness every night, an increase of 27% over the previous year. This included 287 unsheltered individuals and 320 chronically homeless individuals.
The eLOVEate Schools ProjectActivate Good's eLOVEate Schools Project brings volunteer support and community resources to under-resourced schools in Wake, Durham, and Johnston Counties.
Dignity WeekActivate Good amplifies this day of service into Dignity Week: a week-long opportunity to honor Dr. King's legacy by addressing pressing needs in the Greater Triangle's most underserved neighborhoods.
National Volunteer WeekNational Volunteer Week is our local call to action as part of Points of Light's larger nationwide campaign. Here in the Triangle, we invite individuals, groups, and companies of all sizes to step up and make a difference through a variety of impactful volunteer projects througho