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Macon County Care Network

The Macon County Care Network, also known as CareNet, is a non-denominational ministry that serves as a central location to provide relief for those in crisis.

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How You Can Help

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Hunger Relief

15,898,000 (21.6%) of children in America are considered Food Insecure

65.2% of Macon County Students are enrolled in the free of reduced lunch program at school.

Volunteer

Together, we can end hunger but it’s going to take an active partnership between Macon County Carenet and volunteers from our community. We are grateful to have you on our side.

Donate

Your donation makes a difference in Macon County. 80% of donations to Carenet go to buy food. Donate to Macon County Carenet today. Help us fight hunger in our community.

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Advocate

We are very appreciative of your public support of Carenet. Sharing our Facebook page and our events is one of the easiest ways that you can advocate for our cause.

Based on 16 reviews
DT Photography
DT Photography
May 17, 2022.
Amazing store, great prices and very friendly stuff. I've been in many thrift stores and this is one of the best out there.
Andrea Whitin
Andrea Whitin
March 18, 2022.
Well organized and effectively set up to maintain social distancing. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Geena Esther
Geena Esther
March 18, 2022.
Good inventory and kind staff. Requires mask while shopping.
Denise C
Denise C
October 29, 2021.
I love this thrift store, which is on Macon Center Drive (not on Palmer!!). I have donated a lot of things and bought just as much! The people who work there are super-nice. Today, Oct 29, 2021, everything in the store except Christmas stuff was 50% off. I got a whole set of dishes, 4 mugs, and 4 adorable placemats with moose on them for $6.40. It's a nonprofit and I am pretty sure they feed people with the money they make.
Matthew Shillings
Matthew Shillings
April 28, 2021.
Extremely nice people, good prices

About CareNet

The Macon County Care Network, also known as CareNet, is a non-profit, tax exempt corporation, established in 1988, by churches of Macon County, North Carolina. CareNet is located in Franklin, NC.

We are a non-denominational ministry

which serves as a central location to provide relief for those in crisis. When help from other agencies is either unavailable or insufficient, CareNet provides food and limited financial assistance with other necessities, such as prescriptions, utilities, fuel, and rent on an emergency basis.

CareNet is supported by churches,

donations, grants, and the CareNet Thrift Store (formerly Bargains Galore). The store was started in 1998 to raise money for CareNet clients and program costs. CareNet is fortunate to have wonderful partnerships within the community that host annual fundraisers to support our missions!

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+16,500 BackPacks Make an Impact

In 2008, CareNet joined forces with Student Services of Macon County Schools to eradicate childhood hunger, here in Macon County. 

Upon its inception, the BackPack (BP) Program distributed approximately 60 BP’s a week to area school children. To date, that number has grown to over 500 a week!

Thank You to Our Partners & Sponsors

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Macon County Care Network
130 Bidwell St
Franklin, NC 28734

Phone: (828) 369-2642
Fax: (828) 369-0274

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