Wilkes County Resources
Food & Clothing Assistance
HOPE Ministries
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 9am- 1pm.
(336)-838-4407
1519 River Street Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Crossfire United Methodist
Church
Offers emergency housing with laundry facilities and food assistance to anyone in need of shelter.
(336)-838-9100
3200 Statesville Road North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Byrd Ridge Crisis Center
The food pantry is open on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Clients must call or make an appointment online before receiving food.
(336)-818-9231
927 Byrd Ridge Road North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Samaritan Kitchen of Wilkes
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 9am to 12:30pm. No appointment needed.
(336)-838-5331
4187 West US Highway 421 Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Family Support Services
Wilkes Habitat for Humanity
ReStore
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.
(336)-838-3044
320 Cothren Street Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Wilkes Department of Social
Services
Provides 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.
(336)-651-7400
304 College Street Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Wilkes Transportation Authority
Provides transportation options including transportation for medical appointments.
(336)-838-1272
1010 Spring Street Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Wilkes County Community
Health Center
Provides preventative and primary care services to Wilkes County and surrounding residents of all ages regardless of their ability to pay.
(336)-651-7300
110 North Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Housing Assistance
Wilkes County Field Office, Northwestern Regional Housing Authority
Programs include rental assistance, housing counseling, property management and development, first-time home buyer training, family self-sufficiency, and public/private partnerships.
(336)-667-8979
1201 Industrial Park Road Wilkesboro, NC 28697
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.
(336)-838-3044
320 Cothren Street Wilkesboro, NC 28697
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.
(336)-667-7174
710 Veterans Drive, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
My Housing Search
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.
(877)-428-8844