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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