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Free Food Distribution in Raleigh, Durham and Surrounding Areas

By Bryan Tomlinson | DoRaleigh.com
Updated September 14, 2026

Residents looking for free food distribution in Raleigh, Durham and surrounding areas can find help through local food pantries, community meal programs and mobile markets. These resources connect households with groceries, fresh produce and prepared meals throughout the Triangle.

This guide includes places to receive assistance and tools for finding additional food resources nearby. Before traveling, confirm the organization’s current hours, appointment requirements and food availability.

Find Free Food Near You

The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina connects residents with food pantries, no-cost markets, meal sites and other assistance programs. Its FoodFinder tool allows residents to search for nearby resources using their ZIP code. Start with the Food Bank’s FoodFinder⁠.

Inter-Faith Food Shuttle also helps residents access food at no cost through partner pantries and mobile markets in Wake, Durham, Johnston, Orange, Chatham, Nash and Edgecombe counties. Visit its Find Food page⁠ for local options.

Residents who need help locating services can call 2-1-1 or 1-888-892-1162. NC 211⁠ provides free, confidential information and referrals to community resources.

Free Food Assistance in Raleigh

Urban Ministries of Wake County

Urban Ministries of Wake County provides weekly food assistance to Wake County residents experiencing food insecurity. No referral is required.

• Location: 1390 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh.
• Distribution: Monday through Thursday, beginning at 8:30 a.m., until supplies run out or daily capacity is reached.
• Frequency: One food box per household each week.
• Information line: 919-746-0088.

Curbside food boxes may include fresh produce and pantry staples. Residents who miss distribution hours can ask at the front desk during Monday–Thursday business hours about available assistance. Check the Urban Ministries food pantry page⁠ for updates and holiday closures.

Free Food and Community Meals in Durham

Urban Ministries of Durham

Urban Ministries of Durham offers grocery assistance through its food pantry and meals through its Community Café.

• Main address: 410 Liberty Street, Durham.
• Phone: 919-682-0538.
• Community Café: Open to anyone needing a meal, with three meals provided daily. Weekday lunches are available as bagged lunches picked up during breakfast.

Visit the Community Café page⁠ for program information and call to confirm serving times.

Residents seeking groceries should call before visiting to confirm the current distribution date, pickup location and eligibility requirements. The organization’s food pantry page⁠ contains older service notices alongside other program information.

Free Groceries in Cary, Apex and Southwestern Wake County

NeighborUp Food Pantries

NeighborUp provides free emergency groceries through pantries where approved shoppers select the foods they need. Available items may include pantry staples, produce and dairy products.

• Cary pantry: 193 High House Road, Cary. Shopping is available Monday through Saturday by appointment.
• Apex pantry: 1600 Olive Chapel Road, Suite 408, Apex. Shopping is available Monday through Thursday by appointment.

The service area includes Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Willow Spring, New Hill and Friendship. Eligibility also includes certain households with children attending public K–12 schools in those communities and people experiencing homelessness whose most recent permanent address was within the service area.

Review the requirements and begin the assistance process through NeighborUp’s food assistance page⁠.

Free Food Distribution in Wake Forest

Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry

Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry provides groceries to anyone in need, including residents outside Wake County. No appointment, referral, income requirement or proof of residency is required.

• Location: 149 East Holding Avenue, Wake Forest.
• Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Additional distributions: Second and third Saturdays of each month, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Frequency: Once per calendar month.
• Phone: 919-556-7144.

Groceries may include produce, bread, dairy, frozen meat and shelf-stable foods, depending on availability. Holiday closures apply. Find details on the Tri-Area Ministry assistance page⁠.

Free Food in Chapel Hill and Carrboro

Inter-Faith Council Community Market

The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service offers free groceries to households in Chapel Hill and Carrboro through its Community Market. Shoppers select available produce, pantry staples and hygiene items.

• Location: IFC Commons, 110 West Main Street, Carrboro.
• Access: By appointment.
• Scheduling: Call 919-929-6380 Monday through Friday and press “0.”

Visit the IFC Community Market page⁠ for assistance details.

IFC Community Kitchen

At the same address, IFC’s Community Kitchen provides free hot meals to anyone who is hungry.

• Weekday lunch: 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Weekend and holiday lunch: 11:15 a.m.–noon.
• Weekday dinner: 5–5:45 p.m., excluding IFC holidays.

Confirm service updates through the IFC Community Kitchen page⁠.

Food Resources in Johnston, Chatham and Nearby Communities

Residents in Johnston County, Chatham County and other surrounding areas can use the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle food locator⁠ to find partner pantries and mobile markets.

For additional locations across the region, search the Food Bank’s FoodFinder⁠ using the household’s ZIP code. Check each listing for pickup instructions and contact information.

What to Know Before Visiting a Food Distribution

A quick call can help residents prepare for pickup. Ask the provider:

• Is an appointment or advance registration required?
• Does the program serve a specific county or community?
• Is identification or household documentation needed?
• Is pickup available by vehicle, on foot or through a designated helper?
• Are foods available for dietary needs or households without cooking facilities?

Requirements differ by program. Residents without identification, transportation or a permanent address should explain their circumstances and ask what assistance is available.

Share this guide with a neighbor who could use help finding groceries or a meal.

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Free Food Distribution in Raleigh, Durham and Surrounding Areas

By Bryan Tomlinson | DoRaleigh.com
Updated September 14, 2026

Residents looking for free food distribution in Raleigh, Durham and surrounding areas can find help through local food pantries, community meal programs and mobile markets. These resources connect households with groceries, fresh produce and prepared meals throughout the Triangle.

This guide includes places to receive assistance and tools for finding additional food resources nearby. Before traveling, confirm the organization’s current hours, appointment requirements and food availability.

Find Free Food Near You

The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina connects residents with food pantries, no-cost markets, meal sites and other assistance programs. Its FoodFinder tool allows residents to search for nearby resources using their ZIP code. Start with the Food Bank’s FoodFinder⁠.

Inter-Faith Food Shuttle also helps residents access food at no cost through partner pantries and mobile markets in Wake, Durham, Johnston, Orange, Chatham, Nash and Edgecombe counties. Visit its Find Food page⁠ for local options.

Residents who need help locating services can call 2-1-1 or 1-888-892-1162. NC 211⁠ provides free, confidential information and referrals to community resources.

Free Food Assistance in Raleigh

Urban Ministries of Wake County

Urban Ministries of Wake County provides weekly food assistance to Wake County residents experiencing food insecurity. No referral is required.

• Location: 1390 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh.
• Distribution: Monday through Thursday, beginning at 8:30 a.m., until supplies run out or daily capacity is reached.
• Frequency: One food box per household each week.
• Information line: 919-746-0088.

Curbside food boxes may include fresh produce and pantry staples. Residents who miss distribution hours can ask at the front desk during Monday–Thursday business hours about available assistance. Check the Urban Ministries food pantry page⁠ for updates and holiday closures.

Free Food and Community Meals in Durham

Urban Ministries of Durham

Urban Ministries of Durham offers grocery assistance through its food pantry and meals through its Community Café.

• Main address: 410 Liberty Street, Durham.
• Phone: 919-682-0538.
• Community Café: Open to anyone needing a meal, with three meals provided daily. Weekday lunches are available as bagged lunches picked up during breakfast.

Visit the Community Café page⁠ for program information and call to confirm serving times.

Residents seeking groceries should call before visiting to confirm the current distribution date, pickup location and eligibility requirements. The organization’s food pantry page⁠ contains older service notices alongside other program information.

Free Groceries in Cary, Apex and Southwestern Wake County

NeighborUp Food Pantries

NeighborUp provides free emergency groceries through pantries where approved shoppers select the foods they need. Available items may include pantry staples, produce and dairy products.

• Cary pantry: 193 High House Road, Cary. Shopping is available Monday through Saturday by appointment.
• Apex pantry: 1600 Olive Chapel Road, Suite 408, Apex. Shopping is available Monday through Thursday by appointment.

The service area includes Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Willow Spring, New Hill and Friendship. Eligibility also includes certain households with children attending public K–12 schools in those communities and people experiencing homelessness whose most recent permanent address was within the service area.

Review the requirements and begin the assistance process through NeighborUp’s food assistance page⁠.

Free Food Distribution in Wake Forest

Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry

Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry provides groceries to anyone in need, including residents outside Wake County. No appointment, referral, income requirement or proof of residency is required.

• Location: 149 East Holding Avenue, Wake Forest.
• Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Additional distributions: Second and third Saturdays of each month, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Frequency: Once per calendar month.
• Phone: 919-556-7144.

Groceries may include produce, bread, dairy, frozen meat and shelf-stable foods, depending on availability. Holiday closures apply. Find details on the Tri-Area Ministry assistance page⁠.

Free Food in Chapel Hill and Carrboro

Inter-Faith Council Community Market

The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service offers free groceries to households in Chapel Hill and Carrboro through its Community Market. Shoppers select available produce, pantry staples and hygiene items.

• Location: IFC Commons, 110 West Main Street, Carrboro.
• Access: By appointment.
• Scheduling: Call 919-929-6380 Monday through Friday and press “0.”

Visit the IFC Community Market page⁠ for assistance details.

IFC Community Kitchen

At the same address, IFC’s Community Kitchen provides free hot meals to anyone who is hungry.

• Weekday lunch: 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Weekend and holiday lunch: 11:15 a.m.–noon.
• Weekday dinner: 5–5:45 p.m., excluding IFC holidays.

Confirm service updates through the IFC Community Kitchen page⁠.

Food Resources in Johnston, Chatham and Nearby Communities

Residents in Johnston County, Chatham County and other surrounding areas can use the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle food locator⁠ to find partner pantries and mobile markets.

For additional locations across the region, search the Food Bank’s FoodFinder⁠ using the household’s ZIP code. Check each listing for pickup instructions and contact information.

What to Know Before Visiting a Food Distribution

A quick call can help residents prepare for pickup. Ask the provider:

• Is an appointment or advance registration required?
• Does the program serve a specific county or community?
• Is identification or household documentation needed?
• Is pickup available by vehicle, on foot or through a designated helper?
• Are foods available for dietary needs or households without cooking facilities?

Requirements differ by program. Residents without identification, transportation or a permanent address should explain their circumstances and ask what assistance is available.

Share this guide with a neighbor who could use help finding groceries or a meal.

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Pulling together the #shownotes in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e568 with @andypiper, @michaelrowe01 and yours truly. Michael and Michael discuss #AIVision #invisibility techniques, set flavors to stun with #LeCruset #StarTrek inspired #cookware, enjoy #LEGOIdeas projects, review #AudioIntelligence features and a whole lot more! Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification and so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

Pulling together the #shownotes in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e568 with @andypiper, @michaelrowe01 and yours truly. Michael and Michael discuss #AIVision #invisibility techniques, set flavors to stun with #LeCruset #StarTrek inspired #cookware, enjoy #LEGOIdeas projects, review #AudioIntelligence features and a whole lot more! Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification and so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

Pulling together the #shownotes in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e568 with @andypiper, @michaelrowe01 and yours truly. Michael and Michael discuss #AIVision #invisibility techniques, set flavors to stun with #LeCruset #StarTrek inspired #cookware, enjoy #LEGOIdeas projects, review #AudioIntelligence features and a whole lot more! Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification and so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

Pulling together the #shownotes in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e568 with @andypiper, @michaelrowe01 and yours truly. Michael and Michael discuss #AIVision #invisibility techniques, set flavors to stun with #LeCruset #StarTrek inspired #cookware, enjoy #LEGOIdeas projects, review #AudioIntelligence features and a whole lot more! Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification and so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

Pulling together the #shownotes in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e568 with @andypiper, @michaelrowe01 and yours truly. Michael and Michael discuss #AIVision #invisibility techniques, set flavors to stun with #LeCruset #StarTrek inspired #cookware, enjoy #LEGOIdeas projects, review #AudioIntelligence features and a whole lot more! Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification and so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

Pulling together the #shownotes in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e567 with @andypiper, @michaelrowe01 and yours truly. Stories and discussion on #Xteink #reader mods, #PONG, #mathematical #innovations for #dice, #WalledGarden vs open #VibeCoding, #WorldModels, #AIProductivity and a whole lot more! Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification and so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

For the #ChapelHill #Carrboro locals: Tonight I'm hosting a "Geeking out over Beer" event at #DingoDog (an unusual non-profit brewpub). Be there, be weird: https://www.meetup.com/geeking-out-over-beer/events/316123199/

PS: I miss Google+ circles for making these kinds of targeted posts.

Pulling together the #shownotes in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e566 with @andypiper, @michaelrowe01 and yours truly. The cohosts strive to make #fetch happen with #AI #podcast search and #NewsAggregation, spoof computers (#Mactini & #MacBookWheel), #Doom ports & mods, #FlyingToasters, falling #Acme #anvils and a whole lot more! Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification and so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

Pulling together the #shownotes in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e565 with @andypiper, @michaelrowe01 and yours truly. Stories and discussion on #Invisible #PromptInjection in #LegalBriefs & #resumes, #AI #watermarking, #PodcastGames, #LEGO and a whole lot more! #MinasTirith wasn’t built in a day! Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification and so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

Pulling together the #shownotes in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e564 with @andypiper, @michaelrowe01 and yours truly. Stories and discussion on #spiders with #AdTech and #lifesaving #robotic implications, #VR #MarioKart, #quantum #LawnMowing, #IdentityManagement and a whole lot more! Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification and so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

Pulling together the #shownotes in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e563 with @andypiper, @michaelrowe01 and yours truly. Stories and discussion on @gamesatwork_biz game, and a cornucopia of other games: #Haex, #PathbindQuest, a physical #cockpit for #HalcyonDawn, @ChrisPirillo 's #UFOgame from his #Arcade and a whole lot more! Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification and so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

Hey Triangle friends, Studio Maypop in #Durham was broken into last night. (2001 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC across from Lakewood Social.) They are a wonderful place full of amazing handmade pottery and art. To help David recover, he's offering 10% off this week. Please consider helping out:

https://www.davidroswellstudios.com/

#Raleigh #ChapelHill

Pulling together the #shownotes in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e562 with @andypiper, @michaelrowe01 and yours truly. Stories and discussion on #EMFCamp recap, whole lot of #LEGO love, the #GameOfLife, a #PlayDate #miniMMO, #AR assisted #murals with #sketchar.io and a whole lot more! Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification and so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

Wallethub did a ranking of the most educated cities in the US, and the combined #Durham - #ChapelHill metro area ranked #2! (The #Raleigh - #Cary metro area ranked #7)
#education #NC

https://wallethub.com/edu/e/most-and-least-educated-cities/6656

Saturday Religious Service Guide in the Triangle – Where to Worship This Weekend

Whether you’re looking for a Saturday Sabbath service, a Catholic Vigil Mass, a Shabbat gathering, or a contemporary worship experience, the Triangle offers a wide variety of faith communities welcoming residents and visitors every weekend.

From Raleigh to Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill, Saturday provides opportunities for worship, fellowship, reflection, and community. Here’s your DoRaleigh guide to Saturday religious services.

Saturday Worship Services in Raleigh

Seventh-day Adventist Worship

Saturday is the biblical Sabbath for Seventh-day Adventist churches, with services typically including Sabbath School followed by worship.

• Raleigh Seventh-day Adventist Church
  • Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m.
  • Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.
• Capital City Seventh-day Adventist Church
  • Sabbath School: 10:00 a.m.
  • Worship Service: 11:15 a.m.  

Catholic Saturday Vigil Mass

Many Catholic parishes celebrate Vigil Mass on Saturday evening.

• Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral – Saturday Vigil Mass
• St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church – Saturday Vigil Mass
• St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church – Saturday 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
• St. Michael the Archangel (Cary) – Saturday 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
• St. Thomas More Catholic Church (Chapel Hill)
  • English Vigil Mass: 5:15 p.m.
  • Spanish Vigil Mass: 7:15 p.m.  

Contemporary Christian Worship

Several churches offer Saturday evening services designed for families and those who work on Sundays.

• Hope Community Church
  • Saturday Service: 4:15 p.m.
• Celebration Church
  • Saturday Evening Service: 5:00 p.m.  

Jewish Shabbat Services

The Triangle’s Jewish community observes Shabbat with Saturday morning worship, Torah study, and fellowship.

• Beth Meyer Synagogue (Raleigh)
  • Shabbat Morning Service: 9:30 a.m.
• Temple Beth Or (Raleigh)
  • Shabbat services and programming (schedule varies by week)  

Muslim Prayer & Community

The Islamic Association of Raleigh offers daily prayers throughout the week, including Saturdays, along with educational programs and community activities.

Weekend schedules may include family programming, Qur’an study, and youth activities in addition to daily prayers.  

Here are three well-known mosques in Raleigh:

1. Islamic Association of Raleigh (IAR)
   • Address: 808 Atwater St, Raleigh, NC 27607
   • One of the largest Islamic centers in North Carolina, offering daily prayers, Friday Jumu’ah, educational programs, youth activities, and community services.  
2. Muslim Youth and Community Center (North Raleigh Masjid)
   • Address: 5017 Deah Way, Raleigh, NC 27616
   • A growing community mosque serving North Raleigh with daily prayers, Islamic education, and family programming.
3. Masjid An-Noor al-Muhammadi
   • Address: 3620 Tryon Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606
   • A local mosque offering daily prayers, Jumu’ah services, and community gatherings.  

More Than Worship

Many Triangle congregations also offer:

• Bible studies
• Youth and children’s ministries
• Men’s and women’s groups
• Community outreach programs
• Food pantries
• Volunteer opportunities
• Prayer groups and fellowship events  

Before You Visit

Because service times may change due to holidays or special events, it’s always a good idea to:

• Check the congregation’s website before attending.
• Arrive 10–15 minutes early.
• Review parking and accessibility information.
• Contact the congregation if you have questions about dress, childcare, or visitor accommodations.  

Stay Connected with DoRaleigh

DoRaleigh.com is committed to connecting our community with local events, civic engagement, entertainment, and faith resources across Raleigh and the Triangle.

If your congregation hosts worship services, community outreach, food distributions, concerts, or special events, we’d love to include them in an upcoming guide.

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Pulling together the #shownotes in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e560 with @andypiper, @michaelrowe01 and yours truly. Stories and discussion on #stickshift & #PhoneHandsets with @ibogost , camping at #EMFCamp2026 & #MountainQuest2026, #BrainCooling, #DwarfLemurs, #WorldCup2026 @FIFAWorldCup #USMNT #ThreeLions #tokenpocalypse and a whole lot more! Check out earlier episodes, full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification & so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

so, soak it in and enjoy the strand
of charm, for it's meant to contradict
then predict, that you meant no harm
for the land you uncloak
*https://youtu.be/-8GdEYMJYi8*
#northcarolina #americana #wa #california #travel #californication #youtube #funfacts #durham #nc #chapelhill #raleigh #vlog #wa #writing #poetry #thoughts #poem #words #organs

Pulling together the #shownotes in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e558 with @andypiper, @michaelrowe01 and yours truly. Stories and discussion on #StonkRider, #BigWalk, #TinyWind, #Gorilla,JS, #baseball with #ribbie.tv, #slowtech with the #Commodore #Callback, #LEGO #pinball and a whole lot more! Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification and so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

Apple Juice Kid – Miles Remixed
#HipHop #World #electronica #ChapelHill
CC BY-NC-SA (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike) #ccmusic
https://applejuicekid.bandcamp.com/album/miles-remixed

Pulling together the #shownotes in #ChapelHill during the #tonys2026 for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e556 with @andypiper, @michaelrowe01 and yours truly. Stories and discussion on Michael R’s annual #edu-cation, #chatbot #trickery, #DataCenter #DataVisualization, #LeRobotHumanoid #OpenSource #robotics, #LEGO and a whole lot more! Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification and so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

Pulling together the #shownotes in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e555 with @andypiper, @michaelrowe01 and yours truly. Stories and discussion on #Ploopy’s #TheBean and #Lenovo’s #TrackPoint, #TheGuild, The Movie, #AI in #commencement speeches, #AI in #podcasts, #VirtualWorlds and #VirtualOS #museums and a whole lot more! Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification and so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

Pulling together the #shownotes in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e554 with @andypiper, @michaelrowe01 and yours truly. Stories and discussion on #LLM #PhoneNumber lookups, #proctors returning to #Princeton, lavish #LEGO, #LOTR and a whole lot more! Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification and so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

Pulling together the #shownotes in #ChapelHill on #MothersDay for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e553 with @andypiper, @michaelrowe01 and yours truly. Stories and discussion on Stories and discussion on a #robot #monk, the #DeadInternetTheory, #AgenticAutonomy, #HappyNetBox, the #ArtemisII #minifigs.me #crew and a whole lot more! and a whole lot more! Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification and so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

Hype for the Future 183H: Research Triangle and Piedmont Triad

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/02/hype-for-the-future-183h-research-triangle-and-piedmont-triad/

Hype for the Future 183H: Research Triangle and Piedmont Triad

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/02/hype-for-the-future-183h-research-triangle-and-piedmont-triad/

Hype for the Future 183H: Research Triangle and Piedmont Triad

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/02/hype-for-the-future-183h-research-triangle-and-piedmont-triad/

Hype for the Future 183H: Research Triangle and Piedmont Triad

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/02/hype-for-the-future-183h-research-triangle-and-piedmont-triad/

I have a line on two tickets for the sold out Wednesday show at #CatsCradle this Sunday 5/3/26 (tomorrow). HMU if interested.

https://catscradle.com/event/wednesday-bleeds-tour-2026-2/cats-cradle/carrboro-north-carolina/

#ChapelHill #Durham #Raleigh #NC

Nodding off – plant ba$ed gOD
#HipHopRap #Lofi #ambientelectronica #downtempo #durham #experimentalhiphop #experimentalhiphop #florida #hiphopexperimentalambient #lofihiphop #triphop #ChapelHill
CC BY-ND (#CreativeCommons Attribution No Derivatives) #ccmusic
https://noddingoff.bandcamp.com/album/plant-ba-ed-god

nodding off – Nodding Off-2010-2019-Unreleased, Compilations, Collaborations, Etc.
#HipHopRap #darkwave #downtempo #durham #experimentalambient #experimentalhiphop #experimentalhiphop #florida #hiphop #hiphopexperimentalambient #idm #lofi #noisehop #triphop #ChapelHill
CC BY-ND (#CreativeCommons Attribution No Derivatives) #ccmusic
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Pulling together the #shownotes in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e551 with @andypiper, @michaelrowe01 and yours truly. A tour of the #Atmosphere with #ATProto, #Sifa, #Eurosky, #Leaflet, a #LEGO #cacophonous #karaoke of “Mad About Me” and a whole lot more! Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification and so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

Fullsteam's Boxyard location is running a great deal every Saturday:

Saturday All Day
* Most draft (and some cans) - $5
* Feeds Four Combo (any Hi, and Lo, any Salad) - $39

Saturdays after 5pm
* Any Hi pizza - $18

The food is great and the beer award-winning. Recommended.

#Durham #ChapelHill #Raleigh #RTP #NC

Pulling together the #shownotes in #ChapelHill for Monday’s posting of @gamesatwork_biz episode e550 with @andypiper @michaelrowe01 and yours truly. Stories and discussion on pre #splashdown #ArtemisII, #Nutella, #AI, an #Isomorphic reboot of #Wolf3D and a whole lot more! Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification and so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz

#RepairCafesNorthCarolina!

Upcoming Events for 2025

#ChapelHill Workshop • July 26
"Repair Café is free. We will have tools and experienced people who can work with you to find the best way to repair your item. We can assist with electrical and non-electrical appliances, furniture, jewelry, toys and much more."
Jul 26, 2025, Seymour Center

Haywood County Workshop • August 9
"Full Service Repair Event at the Willow Building on the #HaywoodCommunityCollege Campus."
Directions: Enter main campus at 185 Freedlander Dr, #ClydeNC. Head up the hill and take the first right on Sawmill Drive. Look for signs for parking near the Willow Building.
Aug 9, 2025
Haywood Community College Willow Building

#CharlotteNC Workshop • August 16
"#RepairCafé is free. We will have tools and experienced people who can work with you to find the best way to repair your item. We can assist with electrical and non-electrical appliances, furniture, jewelry, toys and much more."
Aug 16, 2025
Innovation Barn

Cary Workshop • August 16
"Repair Café is free. We will have tools and experienced people who can work with you to find the best way to repair your item. We can assist with electrical and non-electrical appliances, furniture, jewelry, toys and much more.
Aug 16, 2025
Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church

#GreensboroNC Workshop • August 17
"Repair Café is free. We will have tools and experienced people who can work with you to find the best way to repair your item. We can assist with electrical and non-electrical appliances, furniture, jewelry, toys and much more."
Aug 17, 2025
Reconsidered Goods

Sewing and Mending in Buncombe County • August 19
"Volunteer sewing specialists will be mending clothing and other household sewing repairs - including patching, stitching, buttons, zipper repair, hemming, and more. Repairs are not limited to clothing - bring your stuffed animals, old purse, leather gloves, etc. If it's fabric, we'll try to fix it! Sorry, sewing machine repairs are not offered at this event. Early registration is not necessary. Please read the House Rules before attending."
Aug 19, 2025
Pack Memorial Library

#AshevilleNC Workshop • August 21
Asheville Workshop • August 21
"Full Service Repair Event at the Asheville Tool Library, located at Smith Mill Works.
Aug 21, 2025
Asheville Tool Library

Sewing and Mending in Buncombe County • September 11
"Volunteer sewing specialists will be mending clothing and other household sewing repairs - including patching, stitching, buttons, zipper repair, hemming, and more. Repairs are not limited to clothing - bring your stuffed animals, old purse, leather gloves, etc. If it's fabric, we'll try to fix it! Sorry, sewing machine repairs are not offered at this event. Early registration is not necessary. Please read the House Rules before attending."
Sep 11, 2025
Black Mountain Public Library

Sewing and Mending in Buncombe County • October 9
"Volunteer sewing specialists will be mending clothing and other household sewing repairs - including patching, stitching, buttons, zipper repair, hemming, and more. Repairs are not limited to clothing - bring your stuffed animals, old purse, leather gloves, etc. If it's fabric, we'll try to fix it! Sorry, sewing machine repairs are not offered at this event.
Oct 9, 2025
#FairviewPublicLibrary

Haywood County Workshop • October 11
"Full Service Repair Event at the Willow Building on the Haywood Community College Campus. Directions: Enter main campus at 185 Freedlander Dr, Clyde, NC. Head up the hill and take the first right on Sawmill Drive. Look for signs for parking near the Willow Building. An HCC campus map is available for download here.
Oct 11, 2025
Haywood Community College Willow Building

#GreensboroNC Workshop • October 11
"Repair Café is free. We will have tools and experienced people who can work with you to find the best way to repair your item. We can assist with electrical and non-electrical appliances, furniture, jewelry, toys and much more.
Oct 11, 2025
Reconsidered Good Pop-Up Store @ Revolution Mill

Asheville Workshop • October 16
"Full Service Repair Event at the #AshevilleToolLibrary, located at #SmithMillWorks.
Oct 16, 2025
Asheville Tool Library

#CharlotteNC Workshop • October 18
"Repair Café is free. We will have tools and experienced people who can work with you to find the best way to repair your item. We can assist with electrical and non-electrical appliances, furniture, jewelry, toys and much more."
Oct 18, 2025
Innovation Barn

Cary Workshop • October 25
"Repair Café is free. We will have tools and experienced people who can work with you to find the best way to repair your item. We can assist with electrical and non-electrical appliances, furniture, jewelry, toys and much more.
Oct 25, 2025
Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church

Sewing and Mending in Buncombe County • November 13
"Volunteer sewing specialists will be mending clothing and other household sewing repairs - including patching, stitching, buttons, zipper repair, hemming, and more. Repairs are not limited to clothing - bring your stuffed animals, old purse, leather gloves, etc. If it's fabric, we'll try to fix it! Sorry, sewing machine repairs are not offered at this event."Nov 13, 2025
#LeicesterPublicLibrary

#HillsboroughNC Workshop • November 15
"Repair Café is free. We will have tools and experienced people who can work with you to find the best way to repair your item. We can assist with electrical and non-electrical appliances, furniture, jewelry, toys and much more.
Nov 15, 2025
Whitted Meeting Room

Asheville Workshop • December 4
"Full Service Repair Event at the Asheville Tool Library, located at Smith Mill Works."
Dec 4, 2025
Asheville Tool Library

Sewing and Mending in Buncombe County • December 6
"Volunteer sewing specialists will be mending clothing and other household sewing repairs - including patching, stitching, buttons, zipper repair, hemming, and more. Repairs are not limited to clothing - bring your stuffed animals, old purse, leather gloves, etc. If it's fabric, we'll try to fix it! Sorry, sewing machine repairs are not offered at this event."
Dec 6, 2025
Pack Memorial Library

Charlotte Workshop • December 13
"Repair Café is free. We will have tools and experienced people who can work with you to find the best way to repair your item. We can assist with electrical and non-electrical appliances, furniture, jewelry, toys and much more."
Dec 13, 2025
Innovation Barn

Source and FMI: https://www.repaircafenc.org/upcoming-events

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A grad student at the #UniversityOfNorthCarolina at #ChapelHill has been charged in the fatal #shooting of one of his professors on Mon, a killing that spread fear across the campus & forced an hourslong #lockdown.

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