Our mission is simple: to provide food and clothing to those in need in the Triangle area.
Catholic Parish Outreach (CPO) is the largest food pantry in the Triangle area. Clients (individuals or families in need who receive written referral from an agency such as the Department of Social Services) can receive approximately one week’s worth of groceries for their family, clothing (children up to size 6 and maternity), and baby items. Clients can return every 30 days. Following a brief interview, the client receives the needed groceries and/or clothing.
CPO is in need of food to help meet the needs of the poor in our community.
Listed below are the items which will help to feed one family.
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4 – cans of vegetables |
1 – can of Spaghetti O’s |
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1 – can of fruit |
1 – jar of peanut butter |
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1 – small bag of rice |
1 – box of hamburger/chicken/tuna helper |
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1 – box of cereal |
2 – jars of baby food (stage 1 or 3) |
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1 – box of spaghetti |
2 – cans of tuna or other meat |
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1 – can of spaghetti sauce (no glass please) |
1 – box of laundry detergent |
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1 – small bag of dried pinto beans |
2 – rolls of bathroom tissue |
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1 – box of crackers |
1 – personal care item (bar of bath soap, |
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1 – large bottle/can of fruit juice |
toothpaste, shampoo) |
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1 – packet of gravy mix |
1 – pack of diapers (size 3 to 5) |
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2 – cans of soup |
1 – Infant formula (milk based with lipids) |
How can you get involved in CPO?
- Volunteer at CPO for four hours (from 9:30 am–1:30 pm Monday-Saturday).
Volunteer opportunities range from:- working in the warehouse
- food sorting and packing orders
- clothing sorting and distribution
- greeting/interviewing clients
- Come once a month, once a week, or more often if your schedule permits.
- Donate food or clothing (children up to size 6 and maternity) or baby items. CPO does not accept car seats.
- Contribute financially. As a program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh, which is a 501c3 organization, your contributions to CPO are tax deductible.
- Volunteer for Upcoming Food Drives: Volunteers are needed to assist with the food drives held throughout the year. For more information, contact Sue Hand at 846-7954 or Nora Detterline at 870-1356 .
