Programs and Ministries of the Macon County Care Network

CareNet's Ministries

Women's Support Group
This meeting is held on Mondays at 10 a.m. Each session offers encouragement through the scriptures for women seeking Christian comfort regarding issues of daily living. This is a spiritual uplift for our women clients in crisis.

Narcotics Anonymous
Every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in our Boardroom sits a group of individuals who rally together to support one another regarding addictions. This is the Narcotics Anonymous group. This group isn't just for the teenager, but involves all men and women of all ages. Our prayers for all involved.

Recovering Ministries Bible Study
Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the CareNet Office. First Alliance Church is coordinating another opportunity for fellowship and support through God's word. This is a co-ed Bible Study for clients looking for insight and spiritual freedom.

For more information on any of these ministries call us at 828.369.2642.

For the poor will never cease to be in the land; therefore I command you, saying, “You shall freely open your hand to your brother, to your needy and poor in your land."

Deuteronomy 15:11

Macon County CareNet Programs

CareNet has many programs to assist in times of crisis:

Food Pantry
All food that is given out or donated is weighed and recorded; accept the TEFAP (Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program), which is a commodity program.

Pounds of Food Distributed by CareNet

2001 - 49,231
2002 - 54,427
2003 - 56,209
2004 - 59,604
2005 - 86,598
2006 - 94,807
2007 - 109,708
2008 - 135,082
2009 - 186,862

Soup Kitchen
CareNet serves a hot lunch Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday to those who are waiting for their boxes, homeless, or those in crisis that need something nutritious already prepared.

Bread Program
CareNet collaborates with a local grocer that gives the pantry their pulled bread and pastries. This is given in addition to the client’s regular food box.

Share the Warmth
This is treated every year as a grant, which runs from October 1st through April 30th. The local power company, Duke Energy solicits matching funds from its users and in turn distributes this to local agencies which aide low-income individuals. This designated money is used toward qualified individuals sources of heat such as electric, propane, gas, firewood, or kerosene. It goes toward the vendor for that particular individual to stay warm during the winter months.

Fuel Assistance

Prescription Financial Aid
CareNet has received grants in the past for assistance for low-income individuals who are between qualifying for other programs, or need one time assistance such as an antibiotic. If a local individual cannot afford their medication, CareNet deals directly with the pharmacy, and agrees to pay a portion of the prescription. However, CareNet does not pay for any narcotic pain reliever. NO CASH IS DISTRIBUTED.

CareNet Thrift Store

The store accepts household items, books, magazines, clothing, furniture, jewelry, seasonal items, etc. All proceeds from the store are used to support the work of CareNet. Make your contributions count at home!

The Carenet Thrift Store is located at 98 West Palmer Street in Franklin, NC. Hours are: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday.