Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care

What we offer our clients

Food

The Coalition provides a standard food package designed to feed a family for five days. Our food pantry is stocked through donations received from our Covenant Churches, local food drives, and many individual and civic groups who support our cause. Despite the donations received, last year we spent over $55,000 to purchase additional items.

Considering a food drive to support The Coalition? Please review our food list for our most needed items.

Clothing

Seasons change in the Sandhills and children grow, seemingly overnight. The Coalition provides seasonally appropriate, basic clothing for adults and children. Linens, including sheets, towels and blankets can also be requested. Donations are received at The Coalition Resale Shops Monday through Saturday and appropriate items are sent to Client Services for distribution.
Clients may also be provided vouchers to shop for additional items at The Resale Shops.

Transportation

One of the greatest challenges for low income residents of Moore County is transportation. The Coalition offers daily transportation from our client services building to Carthage at 9 am. Client may call by 11 am for a return ride. We also offer transportation to the Social Security Office in Sanford once a month. Reservations are required for all transportation and space is on a first come/first served basis.

Financial Assistance

Thanks to the tremendous support received from throughout the community, The Coalition is able to offer limited financial assistance for life's basic necessities. Each client's situation is reviewed by a trained volunteer screener who determines their eligibility for assistance. Clients must be a resident of Moore County in order to receive any Coalition services.

Understanding life's ups and downs

For low income families, emergencies can develop quickly. Although government programs may provide help, there is usually a delay between the application is made and when services begin. The Coalition provides immediate help to families in crisis.

The number of clients served has grown from 3,712 in 1998 to 5,545 in 2011. As the number of people needing assistance grows, so does the need for funding. We are extremely grateful to the many churches, citizens, groups and the United Way of Moore County who have steadfastly given of their time, energy and finances to support the mission of this organization.