Caldwell County Affordable Housing Resources

Rental, Mortgage & Utility Assistance

Western Piedmont Council of Governments: Section 8 Housing Program

Section 8 housing offers vouchers for rental assistance. Counseling on rentals and relocation is provided.

(828) 322-9191

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Lenoir Housing Authority

The Public Housing Program provides subsidized decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities.

828-758-5536

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*Salvation Army - Caldwell County

Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage and utilities, often in cooperation with other helping agencies. Distributes food bags and clothing vouchers.

828-496-2372

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Caldwell County Department of Social Services

Temporary financial assistance for individuals and families; includes utility assistance with heating and cooling costs.

828-426-8200

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Faith Baptist Church Lenoir

Persons in need of assistance with their utility bills and other necessities may receive help from First Baptist. Each week, a staff member is available on Monday-Thursday afternoons to guide anyone in need.

828-758-8428

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Homeless, Transitional & Day Shelters

Exodus Home

Exodus Homes is a faith-based United Way agency, offering transitional and long-term supportive housing for homeless recovering people returning to our community from substance abuse treatment programs and prison.

Exodus Homes currently has 63 beds across 8 different locations.

828-324-4870 Main Line 1

828-324-7226 Main Line 2

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Kwanzaa Family Inn

A homeless shelter / transitional home for women and their minor children.

We provide a bridge for homeless women with children striving to move from homelessness and dependency to self-sufficiency and independent living through affordable housing and access to specialized support services.

(828) 759-3999

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The Salvation Army Transitional Shelter -- Hickory

(828) 322-8061

Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens and Delivered Meals

Lenoir Soup Kitchen

We are a non-denominational, non-profit organization serving a free lunch Monday-Friday from 11 am - 12 p.m.

828-758-1411

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Blue Ridge Community Action, Inc. (BRCA)

This home delivered meals program provides a nutritious meal to eligible, homebound people.

828-758-4290, Ext. 6 or 8

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*South Caldwell Christian Ministries

Provides crisis assistance including food, personal necessities, clothing, household items, infant care and limited financial assistance.

828-396-4000

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*Yokefellow Christian Ministries

Direct financial assistance is available to clients who need help paying for housing, utilities, medicines and other medical care.

828-754-7088

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SPCM Stony Point Christian Ministry

SPCM provides emergency food, clothing and financial assistance.

704-585-6521 Ext. 13

Womanade Financial Assistance

Provides financial assistance through one-time grants of up to $500.

828-322-6333

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Bags Of Blessings Food Pantry

Distributes food on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. The location  is at the bottom of Mt. Grove Church’s worship facility.

828-728-9557

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