Wilkes County Crisis Assistance Resources
Food
Food Stamps (SNAP)
Wilkes County Department of Social Services
304 College St., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 651-7400
Administers SNAP (food stamp) benefits
Food Pantries
Antioch Baptist Church Food Pantry
1298 Antioch Church Rd., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 984-2323
Food pantry and clothing closet open 8:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month.
BROC Emergency Services
711 Veterans Drive, N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-7174
Provides limited crisis food assistance.
Byrd Ridge Crisis Center Food Pantry
737 Byrd Ridge Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 838-5847
Food pantry open by appointment on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. To get an appointment, call (336) 838- 5847 on the first and third Tuesdays between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Crossfire United Methodist Church Community Garden Program
3200 Statesville Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-1324
Ministry has a tractor and helps participants learn how to grow, harvest, pack, and prepare food.
Justice Project Food Pantry
801 Cherry St., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 990-0122 e-mail
Food pantry open 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays. A ministry of Unified City Church.
Maple Springs United Methodist Church Food Pantry
15733 Elkin Hwy. (NC 268), Ronda, NC map
(336) 835-2544 (Jim Harris, pantry director)
Food pantry open third Tuesday of each month, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Food Pantry
2794 Mt. Sinai Rd., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 984- 3258
Food pantry open second Saturday of each month, 9-11 a.m.
Pilgrim Baptist Church Food Pantry
493 Pilgrim Baptist Church Rd., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 927-3491
Food pantry open third Saturday of each month, starting at 9 a.m. Call for appointment.
Samaritan Kitchen of Wilkes
4187 W. US Highway 421, Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 838-5331
Food pantry open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. by appointment only. Also provides Operation Backpack, a food assistance program for school-aged children.
Union Baptist Church
760 Union Baptist Church Rd., Hamptonville, NC map
Food pantry open third Monday of each month 5:30 until 7:00 p.m.
Wilkes Ministry of h.o.p.e.
514 Elkin Hwy., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 903-1414
Food pantry open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Appointment recommended.
Wilkes Pantry Partners
Network of free blessing boxes located across Wilkes County
Current locations include:
Wilkes Fresh
(336) 838-1949
Mobile fresh food market offering local fruits and vegetables in season. Market bucks accepted.
Meals
BROC Elderly Nutrition Program
(336) 667-7174
His Light Church and Soup Kitchen
Curtis Bridge Rd., Wilkesboro, NC (old Quincy's building)
(336) 984-7930
Meals every evening at 5 p.m.
School Nutrition Summer Feeding Program
(336) 667-1121
Available at 16 open sites across Wilkes County (click here for list of locations)
WIC (Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program)
Wilkes County Health Department
306 College St., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 651-7450
WIC provides supplemental nutrition assistance to low and moderate income pregnant, breastfeeding and post-partum women, infants, and children up to age five with a nutrition-related health problem.
Food Stamps (SNAP)
Wilkes County Department of Social Services
304 College St., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 651-7400
Administers SNAP (food stamp) benefits
Food Pantries
Antioch Baptist Church Food Pantry
1298 Antioch Church Rd., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 984-2323
Food pantry and clothing closet open 8:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month.
BROC Emergency Services
711 Veterans Drive, N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-7174
Provides limited crisis food assistance.
Byrd Ridge Crisis Center Food Pantry
737 Byrd Ridge Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 838-5847
Food pantry open by appointment on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. To get an appointment, call (336) 838- 5847 on the first and third Tuesdays between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Crossfire United Methodist Church Community Garden Program
3200 Statesville Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-1324
Ministry has a tractor and helps participants learn how to grow, harvest, pack, and prepare food.
Justice Project Food Pantry
801 Cherry St., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 990-0122 e-mail
Food pantry open 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays. A ministry of Unified City Church.
Maple Springs United Methodist Church Food Pantry
15733 Elkin Hwy. (NC 268), Ronda, NC map
(336) 835-2544 (Jim Harris, pantry director)
Food pantry open third Tuesday of each month, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Food Pantry
2794 Mt. Sinai Rd., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 984- 3258
Food pantry open second Saturday of each month, 9-11 a.m.
Pilgrim Baptist Church Food Pantry
493 Pilgrim Baptist Church Rd., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 927-3491
Food pantry open third Saturday of each month, starting at 9 a.m. Call for appointment.
Samaritan Kitchen of Wilkes
4187 W. US Highway 421, Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 838-5331
Food pantry open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. by appointment only. Also provides Operation Backpack, a food assistance program for school-aged children.
Union Baptist Church
760 Union Baptist Church Rd., Hamptonville, NC map
Food pantry open third Monday of each month 5:30 until 7:00 p.m.
Wilkes Ministry of h.o.p.e.
514 Elkin Hwy., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 903-1414
Food pantry open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Appointment recommended.
Wilkes Pantry Partners
Network of free blessing boxes located across Wilkes County
Current locations include:
- Fairplains, Catherine H. Barber Memorial Shelter
- Fairplains, Assembly of God's Word
- Hays, North Wilkes Middle School
- Millers Creek, Millers Creek Baptist Church
- Mulberry, Mulberry Elementary School
- North Wilkesboro, C.C. Wright Elementary School
- North Wilkesboro, First Baptist Church
- Roaring River, Roaring River Elementary School
- Roaring River, 4535 Elkin Hwy.
- Wilkesboro, St. Paul's Episcopal Church
- Wilkesboro, Wilkesboro Elementary School
- Wilkesboro, 1202 Curtis Bridge Road
Wilkes Fresh
(336) 838-1949
Mobile fresh food market offering local fruits and vegetables in season. Market bucks accepted.
- Wednesdays, 12-1, Carolina West Commons, Wilkesboro
- Wednesdays, 2-3:30, West Park, North Wilkesboro
- Thursdays, 11:30-1, Lincoln Heights School, Wilkesboro
- Thursdays, 2-3, Riverview Heights Apartments, North Wilkesboro
- Fridays, 2-3, Wilkes Medical Center
- Fridays, 4-5:30, 1201 2nd St., North Wilkesboro
Meals
BROC Elderly Nutrition Program
(336) 667-7174
- Eligibility: Age 60 and above. No fee.
- Delivers hot lunches five days a week. Call 667-7174 to enroll.
- Provides hot lunches, fellowship, educational programs at four sites. Meal sites are open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch is served at noon.
- Wilkes Senior Center, 228 Fairplains School Rd., North Wilkesboro, NC; (336) 667-2784 map
- Austin Community Center, 8454 Austin-Traphill Rd., Elkin, NC; (336) 957-8651 map
- Maple Springs Community Center, 146 Siffords Branch Rd., Purlear, NC; (336) 973-7461 map
- Temple Hill Community Center, 1206 Somers Rd., Ronda, NC; (336) 984-2410 map
His Light Church and Soup Kitchen
Curtis Bridge Rd., Wilkesboro, NC (old Quincy's building)
(336) 984-7930
Meals every evening at 5 p.m.
School Nutrition Summer Feeding Program
(336) 667-1121
Available at 16 open sites across Wilkes County (click here for list of locations)
WIC (Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program)
Wilkes County Health Department
306 College St., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 651-7450
WIC provides supplemental nutrition assistance to low and moderate income pregnant, breastfeeding and post-partum women, infants, and children up to age five with a nutrition-related health problem.
Clothing
Antioch Baptist Church Clothing Closet
1298 Antioch Church Rd., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 984-2323
Clothing closet and food pantry open 8:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month
BROC
711 Veterans Drive, N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-7174
Used clothing, other items available.
Byrd Ridge Crisis Center Clothing Closet
737 Byrd Ridge Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 838-5847
Clothing closet open by appointment on Wednesdays only. To get an appointment, call 838- 5847 Tuesdays between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Faith Baptist Church
1714 N. NC Hwy. 16, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 973-3056
Clothing closet open by appointment only. Call (336) 466-7971.
Wilkesboro Church of Christ Clothing Closet
1740 Curtis Bridge Rd., Wilkesboro, NC 28697 map
(336) 838-5695
Open weekly by appointment. Call (336) 838-5695.
Antioch Baptist Church Clothing Closet
1298 Antioch Church Rd., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 984-2323
Clothing closet and food pantry open 8:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month
BROC
711 Veterans Drive, N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-7174
Used clothing, other items available.
Byrd Ridge Crisis Center Clothing Closet
737 Byrd Ridge Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 838-5847
Clothing closet open by appointment on Wednesdays only. To get an appointment, call 838- 5847 Tuesdays between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Faith Baptist Church
1714 N. NC Hwy. 16, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 973-3056
Clothing closet open by appointment only. Call (336) 466-7971.
Wilkesboro Church of Christ Clothing Closet
1740 Curtis Bridge Rd., Wilkesboro, NC 28697 map
(336) 838-5695
Open weekly by appointment. Call (336) 838-5695.
Housing
Emergency Shelter
Catherine H. Barber Memorial Homeless Shelter
Temporary Location: Crossfire United Methodist Church
3200 Statesville Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 838-7120
Open nightly 6:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m. Located on NC 115 in North Wilkesboro.
The Ark
130 Hill St., Elkin, NC map
(336) 527-1637
Homeless shelter for families and single women who are not victims of domestic violence. Located in Elkin.
Hospitality House
338 Brook Hollow Rd., Boone, NC map
(828) 264-1237
Regional homeless shelter located in Boone.
SAFE, Inc.
SAFE's shelter is CLOSED effective Feb. 14, 2019
To seek help for victims of domestic or sexual abuse, call the DANA 24-7 Crisis Line
Emergency Rent Assistance
BROC Emergency Services
711 Veterans Drive, N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-7174
Provides limited financial assistance to prevent eviction. Does not assist with deposits.
Wilkes Ministry of h.o.p.e.
514 Elkin Hwy., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 903-1414
Provides limited financial assistance to prevent eviction. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Crisis Assistance Ministry
200 W. Cowles St., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-4231
Provides limited financial assistance to prevent eviction. Applications accepted only on Thursdays 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Free lunch provided.
Home Repair, Accessibility & Weatherization
Crossfire United Methodist Church
3200 Statesville Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-1324
Handicap ramps and minor home repairs for those who can't help themselves.
BROC Weatherization Program
711 Veterans Drive, N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-7174
Wilkes Ministry of h.o.p.e.
514 Elkin Hwy., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 903-1414
Handyman Ministry provides handicap ramps and minor home repairs. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Heat and Power Bill Assistance
BROC Emergency Services
711 Veterans Drive, N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-7174
Provides limited assistance to prevent disconnection of electric service. Limited heating fuel assistance during winter. Does not assist with reconnection fees. Elderly, disabled clients preferred.
Wilkes Ministry of h.o.p.e.
514 Elkin Hwy., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 903-1414
Provides limited financial assistance and firewood. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Crisis Assistance Ministry
200 W. Cowles St., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-4231
Provides limited assistance with power bills. Applications accepted only on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Free lunch provided.
Wilkes DSS Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
304 College St., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 651-7462
Provides one time assistance with heating bills Jan. 1 through March 31. Funds are usually depleted early.
Crossfire United Methodist Church Firewood Ministry
3200 Statesville Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-1324
No delivery. Call 667-1324.
Wilkes Senior Resources Summer Fan Program
228 Fairplains School Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-5281
Low Income Housing
Northwest Regional Housing Authority
Located in Historic Wilkesboro School apartment complex
215 W. South St., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-8979
Provides assisted rental housing at Cub Creek Apartments. Administers the HUD Section 8 program which provides housing vouchers to help low-income families, the elderly and the disabled to obtain housing in the private market.
North Wilkesboro Housing Authority
101 Hickory St., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-3203
Provides assisted rental housing in several apartment complexes in North Wilkesboro.
Income Based Apartments
Housing for the Elderly & Disabled
Emergency Shelter
Catherine H. Barber Memorial Homeless Shelter
Temporary Location: Crossfire United Methodist Church
3200 Statesville Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 838-7120
Open nightly 6:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m. Located on NC 115 in North Wilkesboro.
The Ark
130 Hill St., Elkin, NC map
(336) 527-1637
Homeless shelter for families and single women who are not victims of domestic violence. Located in Elkin.
Hospitality House
338 Brook Hollow Rd., Boone, NC map
(828) 264-1237
Regional homeless shelter located in Boone.
SAFE, Inc.
SAFE's shelter is CLOSED effective Feb. 14, 2019
To seek help for victims of domestic or sexual abuse, call the DANA 24-7 Crisis Line
- (866) 261-2362
- (336) 372-DANA (3262)
- (336) 657-0466 (Spanish)
Emergency Rent Assistance
BROC Emergency Services
711 Veterans Drive, N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-7174
Provides limited financial assistance to prevent eviction. Does not assist with deposits.
Wilkes Ministry of h.o.p.e.
514 Elkin Hwy., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 903-1414
Provides limited financial assistance to prevent eviction. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Crisis Assistance Ministry
200 W. Cowles St., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-4231
Provides limited financial assistance to prevent eviction. Applications accepted only on Thursdays 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Free lunch provided.
Home Repair, Accessibility & Weatherization
Crossfire United Methodist Church
3200 Statesville Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-1324
Handicap ramps and minor home repairs for those who can't help themselves.
BROC Weatherization Program
711 Veterans Drive, N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-7174
- Program insulates homes, repairs or replaces heating systems
- Serves elderly, handicapped, families with income below 200% of the Federal poverty level, families receiving SSI or TANF funds
- Services provided to single and multi-family homes, mobile homes, rented homes
Wilkes Ministry of h.o.p.e.
514 Elkin Hwy., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 903-1414
Handyman Ministry provides handicap ramps and minor home repairs. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Heat and Power Bill Assistance
BROC Emergency Services
711 Veterans Drive, N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-7174
Provides limited assistance to prevent disconnection of electric service. Limited heating fuel assistance during winter. Does not assist with reconnection fees. Elderly, disabled clients preferred.
Wilkes Ministry of h.o.p.e.
514 Elkin Hwy., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 903-1414
Provides limited financial assistance and firewood. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Crisis Assistance Ministry
200 W. Cowles St., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-4231
Provides limited assistance with power bills. Applications accepted only on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Free lunch provided.
Wilkes DSS Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
304 College St., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 651-7462
Provides one time assistance with heating bills Jan. 1 through March 31. Funds are usually depleted early.
Crossfire United Methodist Church Firewood Ministry
3200 Statesville Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-1324
No delivery. Call 667-1324.
Wilkes Senior Resources Summer Fan Program
228 Fairplains School Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-5281
Low Income Housing
Northwest Regional Housing Authority
Located in Historic Wilkesboro School apartment complex
215 W. South St., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-8979
Provides assisted rental housing at Cub Creek Apartments. Administers the HUD Section 8 program which provides housing vouchers to help low-income families, the elderly and the disabled to obtain housing in the private market.
North Wilkesboro Housing Authority
101 Hickory St., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-3203
Provides assisted rental housing in several apartment complexes in North Wilkesboro.
Income Based Apartments
- Covington Way, 1006 Gateway Ave., Wilkesboro, NC (336) 454-6134 map
- Glenn Hill, 1401 River St., Wilkesboro, NC; (336) 838-1844 map
- Walden Ridge, 126 Walden Pointe Dr., Wilkesboro, NC; (336) 838-9388; accepts Section 8 map
- Windemere, 1323 S. Collegiate Dr., Wilkesboro, NC; (336) 838-4413; accepts Section 8 map
- Wood's Edge, 226 Peace St., N. Wilkesboro, NC; (336) 838-7606 map
Housing for the Elderly & Disabled
- Finley Village Apartments, 309 Finley Ave., N. Wilkesboro, NC 28659; (336) 667-1894 map
- Grandview Ridge Apartments, 150 Keener Dr., N. Wilkesboro, NC 28659; (336) 667-8266 map
- Mountain View Apartments, 113 Gentry Ln., N. Wilkesboro, NC 28659; (336) 667-0357 map
- Wilkes Towers, 830 Main St., N. Wilkesboro, NC 28659; (336) 838-8552 map
- Woodlawn Apartments, 111 Reynolds Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC; (336) 667-8744 map
Other Needs
Baby Needs
Child Abuse Prevention Team/Our House
203 E. Main St., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-5555
Provides diapers.
Wilkes County Fire Marshal's Office
580 Poplar Grove Rd., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 921-7533
Provides car seats.
Wilkes Ministry of h.o.p.e.
514 Elkin Hwy., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 903-1414
Baby Closet provides diapers, baby clothes, etc. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wilkes Pregnancy Care Center
301 8th St., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 838-9272
Provides diapers, baby layettes and other material needs.
Holiday Help
BROC Care Connection Christmas for Kids Program
711 Veterans Drive, N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-7174
Provides toys for needy children at Christmas.
Wilkes Ministry of h.o.p.e.
514 Elkin Hwy., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 903-1414
Toy store enables parents to buy Christmas toys at a greatly reduced rate. Parents must be referred to participate.
Lifeline: Subsidized Mobile Phone Services
Mentoring
Wilkes Circles of Care
(801) 810-9262
Organization offers resources and support to help families on their journey out of poverty.
Baby Needs
Child Abuse Prevention Team/Our House
203 E. Main St., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-5555
Provides diapers.
Wilkes County Fire Marshal's Office
580 Poplar Grove Rd., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 921-7533
Provides car seats.
Wilkes Ministry of h.o.p.e.
514 Elkin Hwy., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 903-1414
Baby Closet provides diapers, baby clothes, etc. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wilkes Pregnancy Care Center
301 8th St., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 838-9272
Provides diapers, baby layettes and other material needs.
Holiday Help
BROC Care Connection Christmas for Kids Program
711 Veterans Drive, N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 667-7174
Provides toys for needy children at Christmas.
Wilkes Ministry of h.o.p.e.
514 Elkin Hwy., N. Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 903-1414
Toy store enables parents to buy Christmas toys at a greatly reduced rate. Parents must be referred to participate.
Lifeline: Subsidized Mobile Phone Services
- Access Wireless, (888) 900-5899
- Assurance Wireless, (888) 321-5880
- SafeLink Wireless, (800) 723-3546
Mentoring
Wilkes Circles of Care
(801) 810-9262
Organization offers resources and support to help families on their journey out of poverty.