Thank you for giving your time to serve our community. This page will guide you step by step — from parking to the volunteer entrance — so you can arrive with confidence and get right to work doing good.
Where: S. Wilmington Street Center -1420 S. Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Required: Some sort of head covering. Baseball hats are acceptable.
The shelter will provide plastic gloves and aprons.
Volunteers should arrive at the shelter parking lot by 5:00 PM and report to the kitchen area no later than 5:15 PM. We start serving dinner at 5:30 PM. Duties may include:
Filling cups with ice and drinks
Filling trays with main dish, sides, and desert
We are there strictly to help serve meals, so there is no cooking or cleanup required afterward. We typically serve around 150 men and finish at 6:30 PM.
1420 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601 - Click for Google Maps
The program is held at the South Wilmington Street Center in Raleigh, NC. Enter the property via Gate 1 or Gate 2 off Keeter Center Dr. — both gates lead to the volunteer parking area, which is behind the shelter. If you use Gate 1, then follow it around, past Oak City Cares, and park behind the South Wilmington Street Center.
From the lot, you will see a set of dual exterior stairs on the back of the building — please do not use these stairs. Instead, follow the green arrow from the image below and continue around the right side of the building.
Walk along the side of the brick building until you reach the main access stairs, highlighted in green. Take these stairs up to reach the main level. A door will be on your left at the top of the staircase landing. There may be some men waiting in line to be granted entrance. Simply knock on the door and the staff will let you in once you explain why you are there. Once inside, you'll need to sign in at the main desk, then you'll be escorted back to the kitchen area.
If you have any trouble finding parking or accessing the building, please reach out to your volunteer coordinator before heading over. We are so grateful for your service — together, we are making a real difference in our community. Vivat Jesus!