Important Update About Financial Assistance
Please note: The Gentle Pursuit has currently exhausted the funds available for financial assistance, including help with rent, utilities, transportation/gas, and other expenses requiring direct payment.
We are still here to help. ❤️
We continue to have donated goods and other resources available and may be able to assist with needs such as food, hygiene products, diapers, clothing, household essentials, and other available items.
You are still welcome to submit a request for assistance. Please understand that submitting a request does not guarantee assistance, and at this time we are unable to approve requests requiring financial payment.
Our available resources change as donations and funding are received, and we will update this page when financial assistance becomes available again.
Thank you for understanding and for allowing us to look at what we can do to help. ❤️
Helping Neighbors Through Difficult Seasons
The Gentle Pursuit is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free food, clothing, hygiene supplies, emergency assistance, and practical support to individuals and families experiencing hardship in Eastern North Carolina.
Compassion Delivered
At The Gentle Pursuit, we believe help should be personal, accessible, and delivered with dignity. Through community support, partnerships, donations, and volunteers, we connect resources directly to individuals and families facing difficult seasons.
A Need Is Identified
Community members reach out with a need or a challenge they are facing.
Resources Are Gathered
Donations, community support, and available resources are mobilized.
Support Is Coordinated
Volunteers, donors, and partners work together to meet the need.
Help Is Delivered
Resources are delivered directly to individuals and families with dignity and care.
How We Help
The Gentle Pursuit provides practical support and emergency assistance to individuals and families facing difficult seasons. Our goal is to help meet immediate needs while preserving dignity and offering hope.
Groceries & Food Assistance
Helping families access essential food and grocery items during difficult times.
Gas Assistance
Supporting transportation needs for work, medical appointments, interviews, and essential travel.
Diapers & Baby Essentials
Providing diapers, wipes, formula, and other necessities for infants and young children.
Hygiene Products
Helping supply personal care items such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, and feminine hygiene products.
Clothing & Household Essentials
Connecting individuals and families with clothing, household items, and everyday necessities.
Resource Connections
Connecting people with community resources, organizations, and support services when additional help is available.
Groceries When They Were Needed Most
Fueling a Fresh Start
Supporting Young Families
Four Ways To Help
The Gentle Pursuit welcomes your involvement. Choose the path that works best for you and join our community of compassionate neighbors.
REQUEST HELP
Experiencing financial hardship? Submit a confidential request for assistance through our Help Request Form.
DONATE
Support neighbors facing difficult seasons through financial contributions and community support.
VOLUNTEER
Use your time, skills, and compassion to make a difference in the lives of local families.
PARTNER WITH US
We welcome partnerships with businesses, churches, schools, organizations, and community groups.
Join The Pursuit
Every act of kindness matters.
Delivering compassion. Restoring hope. Strengthening community.