Johnston County

Smithfield and Johnston County Salvation Army (phone ((919) 934-9102) runs numerous assistance programs including. Among them they help low income people with free food and give them toys for Christmas. Or get free meals including at Thanksgiving. They also may run other programs and provide financial assistance for bills, rent, medical needs, and other expenses. There is also free stuff including winter clothes or items sold at the thrift store.

They are a leading charity for the region, and the address is 306 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577. While the funding is limited and income conditions will need to be met, if the Johnston County Salvation Army centers can provide the help needed, then they often have referrals to other resources. For example, case managers will have details on local food pantries or clinics for medical care. Much more is provided too. More on Salvation Army programs Johnston County.

Another option is the Smithfield Rescue Mission. Phone number (919) 934-9257. This charity organization serves the hungry in Johnston County, homeless, and hurting men. There are free supplies such as clothing, providing free meals and groceries, counseling, or food boxes. Or the homeless can get health kits and also holiday gift bags. The location is 523 Glenn St, Smithfield, NC 27577.

LIHEAP utility bill crisis programs is an option for low income families that are faced with an emergency, such as a disconnection of electric service or that are very low on heating oil. Free government grants and financial assistance will be paid out directly to the energy company for the customer. The money will be expedited to households that are faced with a shut off of their electric or utility service. The funds may even provide grants within 24 business hours in some cases. LIHEAP crisis program.

Wake County

Wake County Health & Human Services: Work First Program
Phone: (919) 212-7000
Address: 350 East Holding Avenue
Wake Forest, NC 27587
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Work First is an employment program designed to assist families that are in a temporary financial crisis….

Cathedral Door Ministry At St. Monica Center
Phone: 919-865-8973
Address: 16 N. Dawson Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Financial assistance available for eligible individuals and families. Call for eligibility guidelines and appointment days….

Wake County Housing Affordability And Community Revitalization
Phone: (919) 856-5689
Address: 337 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
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Wake County Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization assists low-income elderly or disabled renters and homeowners with modest home repairs, offers rental assistance for certain special needs groups….

Wake County – Residents of Wake may be able to get help from the Warmth for Wake assistance program. This resource provides economic and financial support to needy and low income families and individuals to help them pay heating costs and bills during the winter months. Call 919-212-7083 (Wake County Human Services) or 1-800-662-7044

Wake Electric – This utility company runs the Operation Round-Up program. This may be able to assist households that are at 150 percent or less of the federal government poverty level, and these people may be eligible for financial assistance with paying for their utility deposits and electric bills. Apply at your local county department of social services or community action agency. The company number is (919) 863-6300.