Wake Forest Cares Holiday Donation Drive

Wake Forest CaresWake Forest is a community that cares. As consistently as sunrise, our citizens contribute their time, talents and resources to help neighbors in need or support worthwhile causes that make a lasting difference.

In recognition of this wonderful legacy, the Town of Wake Forest launched “Wake Forest Cares.” All Town programs and events designed to help a neighbor or address a community need are now highlighted as a “Wake Forest Cares” initiative. A few examples include the Wake Forest Police Department's Turkey Drive and Shop with A Cop, along with the Town's Adopt-A-Stream and Adopt-A-Trail programs and Wake Forest Power's H.O.P.E. – just to name a few.

So look for the Wake Forest Cares logo. When you see it, you’ll know you have an opportunity to make a difference in the life of our community.



2025 Wake Forest Cares Holiday Donation Drive
An equally important part of Wake Forest Cares is our annual donation drive to raise funds for Town-sponsored initiatives making a difference in our community.

Each year's Wake Forest Cares Holiday Donation Drive begins with our Holiday Kickoff - this year on Saturday, Nov. 15. As part of this effort, we are inviting the community to support one or more of the following programs:

Helping Others by Providing Electricity (HOPE)
Northern Community Food Security Team
Shop with a Cop
Wake Forest Center for Active Aging Scholarship Program
Wake Forest Firefighters Foundation
Wake Forest PRCR Scholarship Program
These initiatives are working to address specific needs in our community – whether it be hunger, home lighting and heating, tutoring, mentoring, safe spaces, and/or providing joy and hope during the holiday season and beyond.

The Wake Forest Cares Holiday Donation Drive is an opportunity to demonstrate our support for these important efforts. We will accept donations through December 31, 2025.