Heart and Hands Community Picnic

Thu Jun 11 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-04:00

Olivia Raney Local History Library | Raleigh

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Wake County
Publisher/HostN.C. Cooperative Extension, Wake County
Heart and Hands Community Picnic
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Support Hunger Awareness Month! Join us on June 11th at 6 pm for a family-friendly picnic!
About this Event

Join us for a free, family-friendly evening to support Hunger Awareness Month on Thursday, June 11, at 6 PM at the Carya Shelter behind Olivia Raney Local History Library.

🍽️ Enjoy a Community Picnic
Bring the whole family and gather around the joy of food! A light meal is provided.

🌱 Youth-led Event
Organized and hosted by the 4-H Liberation Out Loud (LOL) Club, this event is part of their youth-led effort to raise awareness about hunger and homelessness in Wake County.

💬 Hear from the Raleigh Dream Center
The evening will feature brief remarks from a representative of the Raleigh Dream Center, offering insight into their work and ways to support local neighbors in need.

🎨 Activities
Explore hands-on activities like the Community Wish Tree, visit tables featuring local organizations, lounge on a picnic blanket, bring food or drink to share, and celebrate food and community!

🎁 Support (if you can!)
Bring a donation to the event if you are able! Also, Wake County Cooperative Extension (at 4001 Carya Drive) will be accepting food drive donations throughout the month of June.


This event is part of , a partnership between Wake County Cooperative Extension and Libraries.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Olivia Raney Local History Library, 4016 Carya Drive, Raleigh, United States

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