Resources for Eastern North Carolina Residents
This is not a complete listing of all resources in the Eastern North Carolina region,
but it is intended to help connect individuals and families in need of assistance to local resources.
Phone numbers and services are subject to change without notice.
but it is intended to help connect individuals and families in need of assistance to local resources.
Phone numbers and services are subject to change without notice.
Clothing
CRAVEN
Clothing Closet at Religious Community Services
P.O. Box 704
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-2767
Free clothing is available once every three months. Emergency shelter is also offered. Individuals from Craven, Carteret or Jones County requesting clothes must provide a valid SSN, picture ID, DOB.
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-2767
Free clothing is available once every three months. Emergency shelter is also offered. Individuals from Craven, Carteret or Jones County requesting clothes must provide a valid SSN, picture ID, DOB.
LENOIR
St. Mark Church Ministries Clothing Bank
1009 East Bright Street
Kinston, NC 28501
252-523-0871
Kinston, NC 28501
252-523-0871
PITT/LENOIR
Grifton Mission, Anointed Ones Church of Deliverance International
402 Queen St.
Grifton, NC 28530
252-746-2722
Grifton, NC 28530
252-746-2722
PITT
First Born Community Development Center Clothes Closet
912 Black-Jack-Grimesland Road
Grimesland, NC 27837
252-758-6147
Grimesland, NC 27837
252-758-6147
Food Banks/Pantries
PITT
Anointed Ones Church of Deliverance International
4271 N. Edge Rd.
Ayden, NC 28513
252-746-2722
Ayden, NC 28513
252-746-2722
Antioch United Holy Church Food Pantry
2659 Railroad St.
Bellarthur, NC 27811
252-830-4053
The church works with Eastern North Carolina Food Bank to provide groceries and canned goods to low income populations in Pitt County. Operates once a month - call for hours of distribution.
Bellarthur, NC 27811
252-830-4053
The church works with Eastern North Carolina Food Bank to provide groceries and canned goods to low income populations in Pitt County. Operates once a month - call for hours of distribution.
Ayden Christian Care Food Bank
4114 W. Avenue
Ayden, NC 28513
252-916-5423
Ayden, NC 28513
252-916-5423
Emmanuel Community Unison Baptist Church
3501 Speight-Seed Farm Rd.
Winterville, NC 28590
252-756-0094
Winterville, NC 28590
252-756-0094
First Born Community Development Center
912 Black-Jack-Grimesland Rd.
Grimesland, NC 27837
252-758-6147
Provides Meals on Wheels and referrals to regional pantries in NC.
Grimesland, NC 27837
252-758-6147
Provides Meals on Wheels and referrals to regional pantries in NC.
Koinonia Christian Center Church
1405 SW Greenville Blvd.
Greenville, NC 27834
252-752-1898
This food bank also provide free bags of groceries, Thanksgiving and Christmas meals and other aid. Also provides diapers, formula and information on furniture.
Greenville, NC 27834
252-752-1898
This food bank also provide free bags of groceries, Thanksgiving and Christmas meals and other aid. Also provides diapers, formula and information on furniture.
Philippi Church
3760 Philippi Dr.
Greenville, NC 27858
252-551-6132
Greenville, NC 27858
252-551-6132
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
401 E. 4th St.
Greenville, NC 27858
Greenville, NC 27858
St. Peter Catholic Church Food Pantry
2700 E. 4th St.
Greenville, NC 27858
252-757-3259
Greenville, NC 27858
252-757-3259
Zion Chapel Food Pantry
377 Planters St.
Ayden, NC 28513
252-746-9337
Ayden, NC 28513
252-746-9337
LENOIR / PITT
Bread of Life Gospel Tabernacle
609 Cannon Blvd.
Grifton, NC 28530
252-524-4041
Grifton, NC 28530
252-524-4041
Disability
BEAUFORT / PITT / WILSON
Disability Advocates & Resources Center
Helps individuals and families with disabilities understand their rights under the American Disabilities Act, Social Security, Disability, Medicare and Medicaid. Also provides peer mentoring, support groups independent living skills training, information and referral for services and a resources library. Also provides refurbished and workable meical devices for individuals unable to afford them.
General Resources and Supplies
BEAFORT
Martha's Emergency Assistance
857 West Main St.
Belhaven, NC 27810
252-943-2124
Offers disaster-related supplies, such as clothing, household goods, furniture to eastern North Carolina families.
Belhaven, NC 27810
252-943-2124
Offers disaster-related supplies, such as clothing, household goods, furniture to eastern North Carolina families.
LENOIR
New Beginnings Outreach
518 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Kinston, NC 28501
252-525-9512
Available for individuals and families not in homeless shelters. Provides clothes, appliances, transitional housing and more.
Kinston, NC 28501
252-525-9512
Available for individuals and families not in homeless shelters. Provides clothes, appliances, transitional housing and more.
New Vision Outreach Worship Center
1500 West New Bern Road
Kinston, NC 28504
252-523-0303
Provides clothing, medication, school supplies, toys.
Kinston, NC 28504
252-523-0303
Provides clothing, medication, school supplies, toys.
MARTIN / PITT
Martin County Community Action, Inc.
They also cover Greenville, NC and Pitt County and provide a wide array of resources, services, grants and financial assistance. They provide assistance for housing, rent, transportation, employment search, career development, financial literacy, budgeting, weatherization and low income energy assistance.
Contact: 252-792-7111
Contact: 252-792-7111
PITT
Armor of God Christian Church
4051 S. Memorial Dr.
Winterville, NC 28590
252-353-9054
Provides clothing and assistance with basic needs. Also provides a food pantry on Saturdays to qualified Pitt County residents. Delivery service is available to the homebound.
Winterville, NC 28590
252-353-9054
Provides clothing and assistance with basic needs. Also provides a food pantry on Saturdays to qualified Pitt County residents. Delivery service is available to the homebound.
Ayden Christian Church
462 Second St.
Ayden, NC 28513
252-746-3555
Provides medications, utility bill assistance and rental assistance to those who qualify.
Ayden, NC 28513
252-746-3555
Provides medications, utility bill assistance and rental assistance to those who qualify.
God's Love of Pitt County
P.O. Box 1973
Winterville, NC 28590
252-341-4232
Provides household items, furniture, clothing to the needy, unemployed and low-income population.
Winterville, NC 28590
252-341-4232
Provides household items, furniture, clothing to the needy, unemployed and low-income population.
Hope of Glory Ministries
402 West 10th St.
Greenville, NC 27834
252-321-6857
Provides material goods, such as food, gently used clothes, household goods and hygiene products to individuals in need.
Greenville, NC 27834
252-321-6857
Provides material goods, such as food, gently used clothes, household goods and hygiene products to individuals in need.
Jarvis Memorial United Methodist Church
510 S. Washington St.
Greenville, NC 27858
252-752-3101
Provides food pantry, emergency energy bill assistance. Interview and application required.
Greenville, NC 27858
252-752-3101
Provides food pantry, emergency energy bill assistance. Interview and application required.
Pitt County Department of Social Services
1717 West 5th St.
Greenville, NC 27834-1696
252-902-1110
Can refer families to government-funded programs, such as SNAP and Medicaid and provide information on low income housing, section 8, the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program, LIHEAP.
Greenville, NC 27834-1696
252-902-1110
Can refer families to government-funded programs, such as SNAP and Medicaid and provide information on low income housing, section 8, the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program, LIHEAP.
Pitt Resource Connection
Brings together local service providers (non-profits, government agencies, faith-based organizations) to discus the community needs and to identify available resources to help the citizens of Pitt County. Available to all individuals of any age.
Salvation Army of Greenville
337 W. Dickinson Ave.
Greenville, NC
252-756-3388
This non-profit charity has limited funding available to help people pay for certain expenses, such as rent, utility, energy bills, housing expenses, food and more. The Salvation also provides programs to help people get back on their feet, such as community-building programs and fellowships for adults, youth and seniors. Also sells gently used goods, such as clothing, furniture, Christmas supplies and more.
Greenville, NC
252-756-3388
This non-profit charity has limited funding available to help people pay for certain expenses, such as rent, utility, energy bills, housing expenses, food and more. The Salvation also provides programs to help people get back on their feet, such as community-building programs and fellowships for adults, youth and seniors. Also sells gently used goods, such as clothing, furniture, Christmas supplies and more.
Home Maintenance and Repair
MECKLENBURG / PITT / WAKE
Rebuilding Together
Provides fall prevention strategies, accessibility, home safety, independence, homeowner education, energy audits/weatherization services. All repairs are free to the homeowner.
Prescription Drugs
ALL COUNTIES
FamilyWize Prescription Drug Discount Card
Patients save on average 34% with this prescription drug discount card. There is no application, fee or income restrictions.
The HealthWell Foundation
Provides assistance for paying with prescription drugs. Also assists with copayments, prescription drug coinsurance and deductibles.
The Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP)
Has been estimated to save patients almost $500/year on prescription drugs. Has one of the lowest plan premium and co-payments available.
NeedyMeds
Helps those those who cannot pay for medicine or other health care costs.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Helps patients who do not have prescription coverage from their health insurance provider. Provides free or low-cost prescriptions. Those with health insurance also qualify.
The Patient Advocate Foundation
Provides access to health care, free prescription medicines and other medical assistance.
Together RX Access
A free prescription drug savings program for those who lack prescription coverage from their health insurance provider.
RX Outreach
A Patient Assistance Program offered by Express Scripts to help people save money on prescription medications. Customers can order online and have products delivered directly to their home.
GUILFORD / MECKLENBURG
The Dispensary of Hope
Works with local government organizations, health care clinics and charities to help uninsured residents get their medications free of charge.
201 E. Wendover Ave.
Greensboro, NC 27401 336-832-3630 |
Suite 350
601 E. 5th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 704-350-3585 or 1-866-331-1348 |
PITT
Greenville-Pitt County Chamber
Provides a discount prescription drug card to help lower prescription drug costs, with savings of up to 75%. Can be used with or without health insurance coverage.
Temporary Housing and Shelter
ALL COUNTIES
National Supportive Housing Network
An organization committed to increasing availability and access to housing resources for low income people with disabilities. They refer people to emergency rental assistance, security deposits and legal advice.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
A federal government program that provides Section 8 housing vouchers, Section 202 vouchers for seniors, Section 811 housing for the disabled, and various emergency rental assistance programs.
PITT
Greenville Housing Authority
Funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, provides rental assistance and public housing for disabled, senior or low income families, and more.
Greenville Community Shelters, Inc.
252-551-9112
A private, non-profit organization that provides emergency assistance ministry, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and solid ground permanent housing for those who have been evicted, have lost their home or are currently homeless.
A private, non-profit organization that provides emergency assistance ministry, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and solid ground permanent housing for those who have been evicted, have lost their home or are currently homeless.
Women and Children
Carolina Pregnancy Center
1012 Charles Blvd.
Greenville, NC 27858
252-375-3902
The Carolina Pregnancy Center helps people find resources for prenatal care, clothing, maternity items, diapers and more.
Greenville, NC 27858
252-375-3902
The Carolina Pregnancy Center helps people find resources for prenatal care, clothing, maternity items, diapers and more.