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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.
of Food Donations in 2025
Households Served in 2025
Backpacks Donated in 2025
How You Can Help
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.
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.
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 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!
+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
130 Bidwell St
Franklin, NC 28734
Phone: (828) 369-2642
Fax: (828) 369-0274