For Nonprofits + Neighbors + Volunteers + Funders

wncHelp is a digital platform for neighbors facing food insecurity and mental health challenges in Western North Carolina; the nonprofits providing services, community members looking to help and funders looking to support. 

It connects neighbors, nonprofits, volunteers, and funders to real-time food resources, support services, and local organizations—all in one app.

Users access up-to-date help, emergency alerts, and support with dignity.

Nonprofits update profiles, events, and recruit volunteers easily.

The app reduces duplication and wasted resources, strengthens partnerships, and provides actionable data for funders.

wncHelp is unique: it’s collaborative, easy to use, and ensures no one faces crisis alone.

• Quickly find free food, groceries, and prepared meals by date, location, and type.
• Access local mental health support such as counseling, hotlines, and peer groups in one private, easy place.
• Receive timely push notifications for emergencies and “Code Purple” alerts to know where to go, fast.

• Reach more neighbors with a public-facing profile showcasing services, hours, photos, events, fundraisers and more.
• Easily manage your own content with admin control over your profile, messaging, and posts, no tech skills needed. Assign multiple contributors.
• Collaborate with other organizations using “We Have / We Need,” reducing duplication and filling service gaps.

• Discover nonprofits and causes that match your interests and values without going to multiple websites
• See timely volunteer needs and open shifts; sign up in just a few taps.
• Give directly to local efforts with simple in-app donation options.
• Learn about upcoming fundraisers, events and campaigns

• View automated, aggregate data on usage, engagement, and needs across the region.
• Identify gaps in services and invest where support will have the greatest impact.
• Demonstrate measurable, community-wide outcomes from shared digital infrastructure