Here’s a list of fundraisers & businesses supporting Triangle immigrants
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- Federal immigration raids led to 250+ arrests in Charlotte; Triangle groups mobilize.
- Restaurants and food trucks suspended service; nonprofits organize supply drives.
- Legal groups and nonprofits provide immigration counseling, pro bono legal aid.
As the federal immigration crackdown continues in North Carolina, many businesses and organizations are stepping up to support those affected across the state.
Since Saturday, more than 250 people have been arrested in the ongoing U.S. Border Patrol Operation in Charlotte, The News & Observer previously reported.
With expanded enforcement in Raleigh, community members across the Triangle have stepped up to protest, organize donation drives and volunteer to help their immigrant neighbors and local restaurants temporarily closing doors.
Organizations, businesses providing support
- Siembra NC is a grassroots organization with a mission to provide support and resources for the broader Latin community in North Carolina. Donations and volunteering opportunities can be found online at siembranc.org.
- Super Compare Foods is accepting online orders via WhatsApp for a limited time for customers to have items delivered free of charge.
- Chapel of Bones and Rumah are collecting items for solidary supply drop-offs with the presence of ICE and Border Patrol. Non-perishable food items and other toiletries, including diapers, toilet paper and wipes, are being accepted.
Businesses that have temporarily closed
- G’s Tacos, a Mexican food truck in Raleigh, is closed Wednesday, Nov. 19. The team has not announced whether if it will reopen.
- Gym Tacos announced all locations Tuesday, Nov. 18 and Wednesday, Nov. 19. At this time, it’s unclear if and when its restaurants will reopen.
- La Superior in Durham closed Wednesday, Nov. 19. The team has not announced when it will reopen.
- Mr. Burro is closed until further notice, the food truck’s team announced on Instagram Tuesday, Nov. 18. The food truck, known for its Mexican-inspired breakfast, is typically parked at 909 Rock Quarry Rd. in Raleigh.
- Guglhupf closed early on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Triangle immigration support groups
- JusticeMatters, Inc.: A nonprofit law firm that offers trauma-informed legal services in immigration and family law, including for survivors of human trafficking.
- Council on Immigrant Relations: Provides low-cost immigration legal representation for things like asylum, DACA, TPS and family-based petitions.
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh: Offers immigration legal services including naturalization, family petitions, work permits, DACA renewals and humanitarian visas.
- U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - NC: Helps refugees and immigrants with legal support, resettlement, community services and navigating immigration processes.
- Legal Aid of North Carolina: Through its “For Immigrants” initiative, LANC provides free legal help to immigrants who are victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and to migrant farmworkers.
- North Carolina Association for Immigrants: Provides a statewide resource center with information on legal services, housing, ESL and other support.
Know of any other businesses and organizations providing support during this time? Let us know at ask@newsobserver.com.
Reporters Drew Jackson and Evan Moore contributed to reporting.
This story was originally published November 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM with the headline "Here’s a list of fundraisers & businesses supporting Triangle immigrants."