Wilkes County Resources
Food & Clothing Assistance
HOPE Ministries
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HOPE ministries operates a Baby Closet. New mothers may get baby items such as diapers, wipes, toiletries, shoes, and clothes 0-24 months; these items can be new or gently used. Food pantry available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9:00 am- 1:00 pm. This resource is only available to Wilkes County residents.
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Phone number: (336)-838-4407
Address: 1519 River Street Wilkesboro, NC 28697
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Samaritan Kitchen of Wilkes
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Operates a food pantry and a backpack project. The backpack project provides food to children in school upon referral by School social worker. The food pantry is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. No appointment needed.
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Phone number: (336)-838-5331
Address: 4187 West US Highway 421 Wilkesboro, NC 28697
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Crossfire United Methodist
Church
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Offers emergency housing with laundry facilities and food assistance to anyone in need of shelter.
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Phone number: (336)-838-9100
Address: 3200 Statesville Road North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
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Byrd Ridge Crisis Center
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The food pantry at Byrd Ridge Crisis Center is open on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Clients must call or make an appointment online before receiving food.
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Phone number: (336)-818-9231
Address: 927 Byrd Ridge Road North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
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Family Support Services
Wilkes Habitat for Humanity
ReStore​
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Wilkes Habitat for Humanity operates a ReStore, where donated items (furniture, Appliances Cabinets/Counter-tops, Doors/Windows, Light Fixtures, Lumber, Tools, etc.) can be purchased at thrift store prices. Proceeds support the work of Habitat.
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Phone number: (336)-838-3044
Address: 320 Cothren Street Wilkesboro, NC 28697
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Wilkes Department of Social
Services​
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County DSSs help families by providing services that get and maintain work, support, employment, promote quality health care coverage, food assistance, energy assistance and other economic supports. This includes Medicaid, Work First, child care reimbursement and energy assistance.
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Phone number: (336)-651-7400
Address:304 College Street Wilkesboro, NC 28697
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Wilkes Transportation Authority ​
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Provides transportation options including transportation for medical appointments; available to Wilkes county residents only.
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Phone number: (336)-838-1272
Address: 1010 Spring Street Wilkesboro, NC 28697
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Housing Assistance
Wilkes County Field Office, Northwestern Regional Housing Authority
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Provides many kinds of housing opportunities and services to assure affordable, adequate housing. Programs include rental assistance, housing counseling, property management and development, first-time home buyer training, family self-sufficiency, and public/private partnerships.
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Phone number: (336)-667-8979
Address: 1201 Industrial Park Road Wilkesboro, NC 28697
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My Housing Search
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Free online affordable rental housing website. Users can search for properties by price, size, location, and whether federal housing vouchers are accepted. Serves all counties in NC.
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Phone number: (877)-428-8844
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Wilkes Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity homes are built using volunteer labor along with sweat equity from partner families to keep construction costs low. Qualifying families purchase the completed homes and repay Habitat with a zero interest mortgage. ​
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Phone number: (336)-838-3044
Address: 320 Cothren Street Wilkesboro, NC 28697
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Blueridge Opportunity
Commission
The Community Services Block Grant assists low income clients facing disconnection of electricity; provides heating fuel, emergency food assistance, rent assistance, and Medication Assistance. ​
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Phone number: (336)-667-7174
Address: 710 Veterans Drive, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
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Resource Guide
Wilkes County Resource Guide
The resource guide contains a compilation of resources for Wilkes County residents including child-care and family support programs.
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