Wake County Northern Regional Center

04/15/2026

NCFST to host canned food drive Saturday at Farmers Market

• The NCFST will host a canned food drive on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Wake Forest Farmers Market.
• All donations will be used to stock local mini food pantries and help feed those in need in Wake Forest.
• The canned food drive is being offered as part of Saturday’s Forest Fest in downtown Wake Forest. For more information about Forest Fest, visit https://bit.ly/WFForestFest.

WAKE FOREST, NC – The Northern Community Food Security Team (NCFST) will host a canned food drive on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Wake Forest Farmers’ Market. The Farmers’ Market is located along South Taylor Street behind the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St.

NCFST volunteers will be onsite accepting donations of non-perishable foods, including canned meats (tuna, chicken), canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, and cereal. Please note: no glass containers can be accepted.

All donations will be used to stock local mini food pantries and help feed those in need in Wake Forest. For more information, contact Community Outreach Manager Andrew Brown, Jr. at [email protected].

The NCFST is offering the canned food drive as part of Saturday’s Forest Fest in downtown Wake Forest. For more information about Forest Fest, visit https://bit.ly/WFForestFest.

The NCFST is a network of partners and community members that are passionate about eliminating food insecurity in Northern Wake County. The NCFST also serves as a collaborative hub where volunteers and local organizations assemble to discuss and develop strategies to fight hunger in Northern Wake County with a special emphasis on areas in and around Wake Forest and Rolesville. Among its many initiatives, the NCFST stocks mini food pantries at the Hope House, 334 N. Allen Road, and the Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave.

04/13/2026

The Wake County Northern Regional Center will be hosting an employment fair for Walmart Distribution Center on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, from 830am- Noon. No registration required, just stop by.

03/31/2026

The partnership between NCFST and Ripe for Revival is honored to serve the community this Easter by providing free food boxes for distribution.

Pickup Details:

Date: Thursday, April 2
Time: 4:00–5:00 PM
Location: Wake County Northern Regional Center
350 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587

This will be a drive-by pickup, so please remain in your vehicle. If you are not arriving by car, a walk-up line will be available.

To help speed up the process, please have your email confirmation ready. Staff will also have a list on-site to verify your Easter box.

Limit 1 box per household address
Multiple people may arrive in the same vehicle, but each person must be present and have a matching confirmation
One person cannot pick up multiple boxes for others, even with confirmations

Any boxes not picked up by 5:00 PM will be donated to a local NCFST partner.

To register for a Easter box:

03/12/2026

The Northern Community Food Security Team (NCFST) and Ripe for Revival (501(c)3) are pleased to provide a mobile grocery store across from the Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave., on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 3-4:30 p.m. – rain or shine.

Stocked with fresh produce, protein, and eggs from local and regional farmers, the Mobile Market returns to Wake Forest TODAY, March 12.

The Mobile Market makes these food products accessible and affordable to all, regardless of your budget. When shopping, there are limits on the amount of protein and eggs a consumer can purchase, but no limits on produce. At checkout, shoppers are given a suggested total. You can then pay the suggested amount, pay more (pay it forward), or pay what you can. Both cash and card payments are accepted.

As a bonus on Thursday, Advance Community Health will be on site to provide information about its healthcare center (Wake Forest location) and provide free health screenings.

For more information about the Ripe for Revival Mobile Market hosted by NCFST, visit https://bit.ly/WF_NCFST or email Community Outreach Manager Andrew Brown, Jr. at [email protected].

03/12/2026

Mobile Dental Services Available at the Northern Regional Center

To improve access to dental care in underserved areas of Wake County, Smiles at Sunnybrook has expanded services through the Regional Smiles Program. A dental team will host mobile dental clinics at Wake County regional centers.

Monthly appointments are currently available at the Northern Regional Center.

📞 To schedule a visit, please call 919-250-4610.

to learn more visit: https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/public-health/health-clinics/smiles-wake

03/02/2026

Free & confidential HIV/STI testing available at Wake County Northern Regional Center !

NO appointment needed!

Every 4th Tuesday from 9am-11am

It’s quick, it’s private, and it’s FREE.
wake.gov/HIVSTD

02/26/2026

Come out to the Ripe for Revival Mobile Market hosted by the NCFST!

The market will be available Thursday, February 26 from 3-4:30 p.m. at 350 E. Holding Ave. (across from the Northern Regional Center)

Provided by Ripe for Revival, the NCFST Mobile Market offers local, fresh produce sold at a discount. The market is open to everyone and features a pay-what-you can concept.

For full details on the NCFST Mobile Market, visit https://bit.ly/NCFSTMobileMarket

02/11/2026

01/20/2026

Parents, educators, caregivers, and community members—this one’s for you 💜

Youth Mental Health First Aid equips adults with the tools to help young people facing mental health challenges.

📅 January 29, 2026
📍Wake County Northern Regional Center
⏰ 9 AM – 5 PM
🥗 Lunch provided

👉 Sign up here: https://www.poehealth.org/events/ymhfa-012926/

01/16/2026

Wake Forest Police Department to host canned food drive at Texas Roadhouse Saturday

• The WFPD will host a canned food drive on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Texas Roadhouse, 1140 Capital Blvd.
• All donations will be used to help feed those in need in Wake Forest.
• Anyone who donates a non-perishable food item will receive a free Texas Roadhouse appetizer.

WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Police Department will host a canned food drive to benefit the Northern Community Food Security Team (NCFST) on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Texas Roadhouse, 1140 Capital Blvd.

Wake Forest Police officers and NCFST volunteers will be onsite accepting donations of non-perishable foods, including canned meats (tuna, chicken), canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, and cereal. Please note: no glass containers can be accepted.

All donations will be used to help feed those in need in Wake Forest. Anyone who donates a non-perishable food item will receive a free Texas Roadhouse appetizer.

For more information, contact Sgt. J. McArthur at 919-554-6150 or [email protected].

The NCFST is a network of partners and community members that are passionate about eliminating food insecurity in Northern Wake County. The NCFST also serves as a collaborative hub where volunteers and local organizations assemble to discuss and develop strategies to fight hunger in Northern Wake County with a special emphasis on areas in and around Wake Forest and Rolesville. Among its many initiatives, the NCFST stocks mini food pantries at the Hope House, 334 N. Allen Road, and the Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave.