Raleigh United Mutual Aid Hub (RUMAH), at 415 Hillsborough Street, #101, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a FREE community dinner on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a time to hang out, make some new friends and eat some free food! Raleigh United Mutual Aid is a volunteer-led, community-funded social center that serves by providing a place to gather, hosting countless … [Read more...] about Free Community Dinner at RUMAH on Feb. 26
Food and drink
Apex Restaurant Week Feb. 23 to March 1
Apex NC Restaurant Week will take place February 23 to March 1, 2026. During this time, participating restaurants are offering guests fixed price menus for either lunch or dinner. The 3-course dinner is $30 plus tax and tip, and the lunch specials are $15 plus tax and tip. Restaurants offering a special $15 lunch menu Restaurants offering a special 3-course $30 dinner Apex Restaurant … [Read more...] about Apex Restaurant Week Feb. 23 to March 1
Free bowl of chili with purchase at Wendy’s Feb. 26 for National Chili Day
To celebrate National Chili Day, Wendy’s is offering a FREE small chili with any purchase of $5 or more on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at participating locations. Limit one per person. The one-day-only deal is only available for Wendy’s Rewards members via the restaurant’s app. Join Wendy’s Rewards here. A small chili is regularly $3.59. (Price might vary by location.) … [Read more...] about Free bowl of chili with purchase at Wendy’s Feb. 26 for National Chili Day
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: $1 Original Double Steakburger Feb. 24
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has declared February 24, 2025, as National Steakburger Day! And they're celebrating with a big deal for burger lovers. The restaurant’s namesake Freddy Simon would have turned 101 on February 24, 2026. To celebrate its famous steakburgers and commemorate Freddy’s 101st birthday, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is offering its famous … [Read more...] about Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: $1 Original Double Steakburger Feb. 24
Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina offers many free giveaways at pop-up events throughout the month. The goal of these pop-up events is to supplement the work of locally run food pantries, soup kitchens and other organizations that distribute food to those in need. You can find the current schedule of the pop-up markets at foodbankcenc.org/popup-markets. The schedule is usually … [Read more...] about Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC
Chili Cookoff to benefit L’Arche North Carolina March 7
L’Arche North Carolina and Duke Memorial are hosting a Chili Cook-off on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Duke Memorial UMC, 504 W Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina. All proceeds from the Chili Cook-Off will support the Friendship Moving Forward Campaign, helping L’Arche NC purchase the Friendship Houses in Durham and expand housing, friendship, and belonging for … [Read more...] about Chili Cookoff to benefit L’Arche North Carolina March 7
Love Thy Neighbor: Free Community Meal and Clothing Giveaway at Wendell Baptist Church Feb. 23
Wendell Baptist Church, 3651 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, North Carolina, is hosting "Love Thy Neighbor," a free community meal and clothing giveaway, on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This is a rescheduled date. The event is intended for people in need in Wendell and Zebulon. Please register here if you'd like to go. If you have questions, call 919-365-4631. This event was … [Read more...] about Love Thy Neighbor: Free Community Meal and Clothing Giveaway at Wendell Baptist Church Feb. 23
Events at Old North State Food Hall
Old North State Food Hall is closed as of July 2026. More About Selma, North Carolina Selma is in Johnston County. It's about 36 miles to the southeast of Raleigh. Selma hosts many events that are popular in the region, including Railroad Days Festival in October and the Rockin' On Raiford Concert Series throughout much of the year. … [Read more...] about Events at Old North State Food Hall
National Margarita Day deals in the Triangle – Feb. 22
National Margarita Day is Sunday, February 22, 2026. Every year we list the margarita specials throughout the region. Unless otherwise specified, these deals are for February 22. We love adding deals from local businesses, so please send them along to info@triangleonthecheap.com. National Margarita Day Deals in the Triangle for 2026 Bad Daddy's Burger Bar Bad Daddy's Burger Bar: … [Read more...] about National Margarita Day deals in the Triangle – Feb. 22
Dunkin’ gives away free limited-edition iced “coffee glove” on Feb. 20
On February 20, 2026, Dunkin’ is giving away a FREE limited-edition Dunkin’ iced "coffee glove" with the purchase of any iced beverage at participating locations. The glove provides a little insulation for a iced coffee lover’s sipping hand. The giveaway is available while supplies last — starting at 10 a.m. We learned that each participating location will have 20 gloves to give away, so if you … [Read more...] about Dunkin’ gives away free limited-edition iced “coffee glove” on Feb. 20
