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Supporting our NC State Community

NC State's commitment to community service is one of the many things that makes this institution special. The following information provides additional details on how you, too can support our NC State community.

NC State family ambassadors gather during PFW for a planting project.

The Office of Parents and Families Services is proud to support on and off-campus initiatives including, but not limited to, Play4Kay, Krispy Kreme Challenge, Feed the Pack, Parents Fund, Wolfpack Styled Professional Clothing Closet and the Student Emergency Fund. 

Ways You Can Help
As a member of the Wolfpack community, you have the opportunity to support the initiatives that sustain and enhance NC State students’ experience. The links above provide more information about drop-off locations and year-round donations, as well as donations during Parents and Families Services’ signature events (see below). 

Winter Break Cheer Kits
As winter break approaches each fall, we partner with University Housing to support students staying in residence halls by providing “Cheer Kits.” Pack Families can contribute by donating requested items or volunteering to assemble these kits.

To learn more and support our annual Cheer Kit effort, click here.

NC State Day of Giving
The university also designates our annual Day of Giving (typically held each spring) as an opportunity to give back to the Wolfpack community. Click here to learn more about NC State’s Day of Giving.

Signature Events
Hosted by Parents and Families Services, signature events are another great way to engage in the service community here at State. Each year, Parents and Families Weekend and Spring Fling provide Pack Parents with intentional programming opportunities that support service efforts and, most often, invite families to participate alongside their student(s)… making it a true family affair.

Parents and Families Weekend
Held annually in the fall, Parents and Families Weekend is the largest event hosted by Parents and Families Services and promotes service opportunities throughout the course of the 3-day event. From silent auctions and a BINGO event to support the Kay Yow Cancer Fund to an early morning Fun Run that raises money for the Student Emergency Fund, planting projects, donation drop-offs and more… there is no shortage of fun activities that support these worthwhile causes. 

Like our fall family weekend, Spring Fling invites Wolfpack Families back to campus for the second semester for special events and exciting opportunities to support some of our most popular service initiatives. Past efforts include plunging into Lake Raleigh for a Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics, North Carolina, volunteering at the Play4Kay, and yes, even having parents and families run the ever-popular Krispy Kreme Challenge to support the UNC Children’s Hospital! 

Questions? Feel free to call the Parents’ Helpline at 919.515.2441 or email ncstateparents@ncsu.edu.

Thank you for making a difference!