REACHING OUT TO NEIGHBORS WITH COMPASSION
Hurricane Relief
As we navigate these unprecedented events following Hurricane Helene, we need the support of our community to serve those still affected by this devastating storm. Click the link below to donate today.
Facilitating ACCESS TO HUMAN AND SOCIAL SERVICES such as food, medical care, education and immigration challenges
The International Friendship Center is a 501c (3) organization facilitating services that bridge the gap between struggle and security for people in hardship. In partnership with our communities, we help provide opportunities for adults and children to obtain basic human and social needs as well as assistance with challenges facing immigrants. We serve individuals and families who live or work in the Highlands, Franklin and Cashiers, NC area.
highlands food pantry
In partnership with the Highlands United Methodist Church, the Highlands Food Pantry provides food assistance to residents of Highlands and the surrounding communities. The pantry offers a variety of produce, protein, dairy, grains and a wide selection of non-perishable items. Additionally, we facilitate nutrition education workshops and cooking classes in the pantry space and beyond. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide clients with a bounty of healthy and nutritious items as well as the knowledge the need to make best use of those items.
what we do
The International Friendship Center facilitates human and social services that bridge the gap between hardship and self-directed sufficiency. Assistance is offered according to need reported by the client. Direct services may include any or all of the following: Food Security, Medical and Dental, Housing and Utilities, Education, Safety, and Immigration.