IFC Closed: Friday, July 3
July 2, 2026
Confronting Poverty, Building Community
IFC confronts the causes and responds to the effects of poverty in our community.
As the largest nonprofit provider of social safety net services in Orange County, NC, we offer the only year-round shelter, permanent supportive housing, daily hot meals, and no-cost community food market open to anyone.
We are a community hub, offering opportunities for connection, navigation to services and supports, and opportunities to get activated through advocacy, civic engagement, and leadership development. Our collective power is needed now more than ever.
IFC Services
We envision a community that meets everyone’s basic needs, for healthy food, affordable housing, and meaningful social connection.
Shelter & Housing
IFC operates the only best-practice permanent supportive housing program and year-round shelters in Orange County for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Food & Resources
IFC offers free hot meals every day of the year to anyone who is hungry; groceries, produce, and household essentials for residents of Chapel Hill and Carrboro; and drop-in access to a variety of resources, services, and support.
Advocacy & Leadership
IFC confronts the causes of poverty and homelessness through advocacy, community education, and leadership development.
The Latest News
Stories, updates, and announcements from our programs and local partners. Together, we are building a community of mutual support!
Our Impact
We work to address the root causes of poverty while providing direct services to meet people’s daily needs.
60,338 hot meals per year served to the community
3,158 shopping visits to Community Market by area households throughout the year
44% of people leaving shelter last year moved into permanent housing
22 chronically homeless households found and maintained permanent housing with 16 local landlords
973 people engaged by Activate! IFC programs last year to build community power
200 households per week accessed our resource navigation program
Get Involved
IFC is powered by community. For over 60 years, neighbors have come together to make our work possible by volunteering their time and giving what they can. Our programs run on a daily basis because of a team of dedicated volunteers. More than half our funds come from private giving.
Mutual support is our collective power – join together with our community today!
Make an Impact
Current Program Needs
Your donations of much-needed items make a direct impact on neighbors facing food insecurity, homelessness, and housing challenges in our community.