If you are experiencing financial hardship or an emergency, the organizations below may be able to help. Assistance is subject to eligibility requirements and available funding. Contact the organization directly to confirm current programs, hours, and required documentation.
Not Sure Where to Start?
NC 211 can help connect you with local programs for rent, utilities, housing, food, clothing, transportation, healthcare, and other community resources.
Dial 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162
Select your county to find local assistance programs near you.
Statewide Resources
Food Assistance
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina336-784-5770
Food pantries, meal programs, emergency food resources, and SNAP/Food and Nutrition Services assistance.
Find Food Assistance →Disaster Assistance
American Red Cross – North Carolina Region800-733-2767
Emergency assistance following house fires, storms, flooding, and other qualifying disasters.
Visit Website →Forsyth County
Rent, Utility & Emergency Assistance
Crisis Control Ministry
336-724-7453Rent, mortgage, utility, food, and medication assistance.
Visit Website →Forsyth County Department of Social Services
336-703-3800Food and Nutrition Services, emergency assistance, utility assistance, and other benefit programs.
Visit Website →Experiment in Self-Reliance (ESR)
336-722-9400Emergency financial assistance and programs supporting financial and housing stability.
Visit Website →Sunnyside Ministry
336-724-7558Rent, first month's rent, mortgage, utilities, food, clothing, and basic-needs assistance for qualifying households.
Visit Website →Housing & Homelessness
City with Dwellings
336-790-9766Housing support and resource navigation for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Visit Website →Financial Counseling
Financial Pathways of the Piedmont
336-896-1191Budgeting, credit, debt management, financial education, and housing counseling.
Visit Website →Food, Clothing & Basic Needs
The Salvation Army of Greater Winston-Salem
336-723-6366Food, clothing, shelter, and emergency assistance.
Visit Website →Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina
Affordable clothing and household goods, employment assistance, and career-development services.
Visit Website →Davie County
Davie County Department of Social Services
336-753-6180Food and Nutrition Services, energy assistance, Work First, and other economic assistance programs.
Visit Website →A Storehouse for Jesus
336-753-8081Food, clothing, household items, showers, medical services, school supplies, and other basic-needs assistance.
Visit Website →The Salvation Army of Greater Winston-Salem
336-723-6366Emergency and social services serving the greater Winston-Salem area, including Davie County. Contact the organization to confirm current programs.
Visit Website →Davidson County
Rent, Utility & Emergency Assistance
Davidson County Department of Social Services
336-242-2500Emergency assistance programs may include rent, mortgage, utilities, heating or cooling emergencies, food assistance, and other benefit programs.
Visit Website →The Salvation Army of Davidson County
336-249-0336Food pantry, utility assistance, family services, disaster relief, and other emergency assistance.
Visit Website →Food & Basic Needs
Pastor's Pantry
336-249-8824Food assistance, with a focus on serving older adults and households experiencing food insecurity.
Visit Website →South Davidson Family Resource Center
Food assistance and community resources.
View Food Resources →West Davidson Food Pantry – Least of These Ministries
Food assistance for households in the West Davidson area.
View Food Resources →Guilford County
Rent & Housing Assistance
Guilford County Coordinated Entry
336-553-2716Housing and resource assistance for individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
City of Greensboro Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program
336-373-7960Rental assistance for certain qualifying very-low-income Greensboro households experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Visit Website →Food, Utility & Emergency Assistance
Greensboro Urban Ministry
336-271-5959Emergency groceries, hot meals, shelter services, and qualifying utility assistance.
Visit Website →Housing, Homelessness & Basic Needs
Interactive Resource Center (IRC)
336-332-0824Housing-resource assistance, showers, hygiene supplies, laundry, phone access, mailing services, replacement IDs, case management, and other basic needs.
Visit Website →Food Assistance
Guilford County Food Resources
Information on food pantries and food resources throughout Guilford County.
View Food Resources →Please Note
Assistance is not guaranteed. Programs may have income, residency, documentation, or other eligibility requirements, and funding may be limited.
Contact the organization before visiting to confirm current assistance, eligibility requirements, required documents, and hours.
If you are facing an immediate financial or housing crisis, contact the appropriate organization as soon as possible rather than waiting until the due date or deadline.