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Mission Statement of the Interfaith Council
The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service meets basic needs and helps individuals and families achieve their goals. We provide shelter, food, direct services, advocacy and information to people in need. We accomplish this through strong partnerships with volunteers, staff and those we serve. We rely on the active involvement of caring individuals, congregations and other community organizations.
For over 60 years, the InterFaith Council for Social Services (IFC) has provided shelter, food, direct services, advocacy and information to our neighbors in need. United Church of Chapel Hill assists in the mission of the IFC by providing volunteers to help in the following ways:
- Meal Serving Teams at IFC Community Kitchen
- HomeStart
- Casseroles
- IFC Food Pantry
- Volunteering at IFC
- Supporting Special Events
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The Community Kitchen provides around 80,000 meals to hungry persons every year. Meals are free of charge and are provided to residents of Community House and anyone who is hungry.
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HomeStart provides 24-hour emergency and longer-term housing and services to homeless women and children. HomeStart’s mission is to provide “a safe, structured home for homeless women and children, helping them to access community resources and offering everyone on-going support to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness.”
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Members of United Church of Chapel Hill bake casseroles to provide meals to serve at IFC Community Kitchen and HomeStart. You can become a “Casserole Chef” and fill an aluminum pan with your favorite casserole that freezes and is moist.
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IFC Food Pantry
Bring a jar of peanut butter, a can of beans, a bag of rice, a jar of pasta sauce, or another non-perishable food item! We collect food each Sunday for the IFC Community Market which is available to people in crisis. -
Without volunteers, the IFC would not be able to provide the same level of services to those in need. The IFC began as a volunteer-run organization. The IFC relies heavily on volunteers and in-kind donations.
IFC offers a variety of rewarding volunteer opportunities for individuals and those who want to do service projects. For more information about volunteering at IFC, please visit https://www.ifcweb.org/volunteer
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RSVVP Day in November
“RSVVP” stands for “Restaurants Sharing Ten Percent” (the Vs are Roman numerals). Participating restaurants will contribute 10% of their total proceeds on that day to benefit the IFC Food Pantry and Community Kitchen. A great day for going out for lunch and/or dinner.
Holiday Meals Program November/December
A gift of only $30 helps us offer a holiday meal to an entire family – a turkey or ham, stuffing, vegetables, bread and dessert. Over the holiday season, please consider sharing a holiday meal with someone who might not otherwise get one by participating in our ‘Holiday Meals’ campaign.
Annual CROP Hunger Walk
Many thanks to our team of walkers and donors who participated in the 2023 CROP Hunger Walk. United Church was among the top 5 teams, raising over $4,000 to support IFC and Church World Service hunger relief efforts! Go team! Donations accepted until July 4 on our team page.