RPD Annual Report

Wegmans, Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Partnership

In April 2022, RPD partnered with Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. and the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina to announce a new initiative designed to bring emergency food assistance to those in need.

From targeted scams and fraud alerts to community block parties and home visits, RPD officers go out of their way to protect and check in on our seniors, making good friends in the process. In 2022, the RPD hosted the first annual Thanksgiving luncheon at Roberts Park. Over 100 community members attended for friendship and fellowship. This was a great collaborative event with the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department! Senior Outreach

Advance Auto Parts Gift Cards for Drivers

On November 17, 2021, Advance Auto Parts announced that the store team would donate $5,000 in Advance Auto Parts gift cards to the Raleigh Police as part of a unique vehicle safety program. When Raleigh Police officers observe a minor equipment violation, such as a nonfunctioning headlight or taillight, they may give the motorist a $25 Advance Auto Parts gift card to encourage residents to repair their vehicles. In 2021 and 2022, this first-of-its-kind partnership which resulted in the distribution of 167 gift cards.

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