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It’s more than just a meal

By joining Second Helpings, our circle of sustaining supporters, you become part of a woman’s journey out of crisis, one month at a time. Carroll’s Kitchen walks alongside each woman in our program for a full year, providing job training, housing and the support she needs to rebuild. Your monthly gift sustains that year, turning a single act of generosity into steady, lasting change.

You’re not just funding a mission. You’re pulling up a chair at the table and saying, you are worth it.

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Ten years, by the numbers

63
women have graduated from our program
$1.3M
paid directly to women in wages
36
families reunited
0%
recidivism among our graduates
241K
customers served
3,760
hours of case management

This is who your gift goes to

Photo of Teresa

The tools that they gave me and the networks that they connected me with enabled me to not go back to prison, to not be put on parole, to not be homeless. Being at Carroll's Kitchen gave me the opportunity to truly find myself.

They empowered me to take charge over my life and to see challenges as opportunities. They believed in me and that helped me believe in myself.

TeresaTeresa's story has come full circle. She is now the intake coordinator at StepUp Ministry, one of our closest community partners.
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I didn't realize what the felony would do to my record. Carroll's Kitchen was the first place that actually gave me a chance, no questions asked. Not only did they give me a job, but they treated me like family. I didn't feel discriminated against, or like I had to work extra hard just to counterbalance my record.

They helped me gain confidence in myself and created a new environment for me, giving me a family I now belong to.

LaylaLayla received a full scholarship to Wake Tech and is now studying cybersecurity.
Photo of Ashley

When I was released from prison in Raleigh, I didn't know anyone. What I did know was that I wanted something different for my life. The amazing women that I have had the honor to work with will probably never know how much of an impact they have had on my life.

They loved me and believed in me until I could do it myself. They gave me my confidence back.

AshleyAshley's nursing license has been reinstated, and she is back in the medical field helping others.

Other ways to give

  • Order catering for your next meeting or event.
  • Eat with us. Every breakfast and lunch supports the program.
  • Ask your employer about matching gifts.

Carroll’s Kitchen is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.