# The Cooke Foundation > The Cooke Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in New Bern, NC, helping families navigate financial hardship through medication assistance, food, housing, and basic living support. ## Pages - [Home](/): Mission, programs, leadership, transparency, and ways to partner with The Cooke Foundation. ## Optional - [IRS Determination Letter](/irs-determination-letter.pdf): Official IRS 501(c)(3) recognition (EIN 92-1164728).