We proudly service Alamance, Rockingham, Caswell and Person Counties.
For more than 60 years, ARCAP Community Action Agency has been dedicated to empowering and supporting the families of Alamance, Rockingham, Caswell and Person Counties. As a locally rooted and community‑focused organization, we work every day to reduce barriers, expand opportunity, and strengthen self‑sufficiency for our neighbors.
Today, we proudly operate the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Self‑Sufficiency Program and the Emergency Food Assistance Program (Food Pantry) for Alamance County residents providing essential resources, guidance, and hope to residents across the county.
Your Local Community Action At Work
Below are select statistics illustrating our agency’s service reach and impact across Alamance, Rockingham, Caswell, and Person counties during fiscal year 2024–2025.
Serving Alamance, Rockingham, Caswell and Person counties for over 60 years!
Pictured is our Alamance County office that is located at 142 South Lexington Avenue, Burlington NC 27215
We work in
FOUR COUNTIES
to strengthen our communities.
By supporting individuals and families across Alamance, Rockingham, Caswell and Person counties, ARCAP Community Action Agency is helping build stronger, more connected communities. Through programs focused on self-sufficiency, stability, and opportunity, we work alongside our neighbors to create lasting change and empower families to move toward a brighter future.
Our Mission Statement
“ARCAP Community Action Agency, Inc. is committed to moving people from poverty to economic self-sufficiency through the provision of technical, informational, educational, and support services.”
“Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.”
REAL STORIES. REAL IMPACT.
Theodore’s Story
Discover how ARCAP helped Theodore regain stability, confidence, and hope for the future. His journey reflects the power of community support and self-sufficiency services.
I definitely wouldn’t be able to almost be done with school…
Every story is a reminder of why we do this work - and why together, we can make a lasting difference.
Help Shape Services in Your Community
Every three years, our agency conducts a Community Needs Assessment to better understand the needs, challenges, and priorities of residents in Alamance, Rockingham, Caswell, and Person counties. This process is required under federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) guidelines and helps ensure our programs reflect the voices of the community.
Your feedback is critical in helping us identify:
The most urgent needs facing individuals and families
Gaps in services or resources in your community
Opportunities to improve programs and expand support
Take the Survey We invite all community members to participate by completing our short survey. Your responses are confidential and will directly influence services offered over the next three years.
ARCAP Community Action Agency, Inc.
Together, We Can Make a Difference
Your support helps families across Alamance, Rockingham, Caswell and Person counties gain access to food, stability, education, and self-sufficiency.
$25 helps provide emergency food support
Your donation is secure and supports critical programs in our community. ARCAP Community Action Agency is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Licensing Branch at 919-814-5400. The license is not an endorsement by the State.
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