Alleghany County

Local offices in Alleghany County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · County office

  Alleghany County Department of Social Services

  182 Doctors Street, Sparta, NC 28675

  Help here

  • Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for help buying food through the Food and Nutrition Services program.Apply online
  • MedicaidApply for Medicaid and get help with Medicaid transportation.Apply online
  • Energy assistanceAsk about help paying heating or cooling bills through crisis and seasonal energy programs.
  • Child supportGet help establishing or enforcing a child support order or establishing paternity.
  • Child care subsidyAsk whether your family can get help paying for child care.
  • Adult and family supportGet information about protective services, in-home aide services, guardianship, and other family support.
  Call 336-372-2411DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghanycounty-nc.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  AppHealthCare Alleghany WIC Clinic

  157 Health Services Road, Sparta, NC 28675

  Help here

  • WICWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
  Call 336-246-9449DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  NC 211

  Help here

  • Community service referralsCall or search online to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and utilities.
  Call 888-892-1162Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org

• Public health · Regional office

  AppHealthCare Alleghany Health Center

  157 Health Services Road, Sparta, NC 28675

  Help here

  • Public health and clinical careGet clinical care, immunizations, nutrition services, and help with public health concerns.Read more
  • Environmental healthAsk about well and septic permits, food safety, and other environmental health services.Read more
  Call 336-372-5641DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on apphealthcare.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  High Country Area Agency on Aging

  468 New Market Blvd, Boone, NC 28607

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportContact the agency for support and resources for older adults, family caregivers, and people with disabilities.
  Call 828-265-5434DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on highcountryaging.org

• Veterans · County office

  Alleghany County Veterans Service Office

  115 D Atwood Street, Sparta, NC 28675

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding veterans benefits and preparing forms and documents for benefits claims.
  Call 336-372-4850DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghanycounty-nc.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Alleghany County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information and assistance related to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
  Call 336-372-6220Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghanycounty-nc.gov

• State office

  North Carolina DMV Sparta Driver License Office

  115 Atwood Street, Suite 508, Sparta, NC 28675

  Help here

  • Driver license and state ID servicesVisit for driver license renewals, duplicates, original state IDs, and REAL ID services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Northwestern Regional Library

  111 North Front Street, Elkin, NC 28621

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the regional library system to find books, learning resources, and library services for Alleghany County residents.
  Call 336-835-4894DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwrl.org

Alleghany County, North Carolina website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals in Alleghany County, closest to the center of Sparta first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Food Pantry & Clothing Closet

  Bethabara Moravian Church

  52 miles from the center of Sparta

  2100 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month)

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 336-924-8789DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on bethabara.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Refuge Food Pantry

  Cathedral of Refuge

  54 miles from the center of Sparta

  534 Oak Summit Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10:00am-12:00am

  Call 336-829-5155DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on refugews.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  The Dwelling Community Meal

  The Dwelling

  56 miles from the center of Sparta

  502 N Broad Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Sunday mornings: 10:00am(ish) fellowship with light breakfast; 12:00pm(ish) community meal

  Who can come: The community

  Call 336-207-0931DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on thedwellingws.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Food Pantry & Diaper Bank

  The Shalom Project

  56 miles from the center of Sparta

  726 N Cherry St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 12 PM

  What to bring: Clients may use the pantry once every 28 days.

  Call 336-721-0606DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on theshalomprojectnc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Samaritan Soup Kitchen

  Samaritan Ministries

  56 miles from the center of Sparta

  414 E Northwest Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue11 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu11 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri11 AM to 1 PM
  • Sat11 AM to 1 PM
  • Sun12 PM to 2 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  Call 336-748-1962DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on samaritanforsyth.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte Food Pantry

  Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte

  57 miles from the center of Sparta

  1612 14th Street NE, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

  Hours

  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM

  What to bring: Call at least 24 hours ahead to schedule an appointment. Appointments can also be scheduled online.

  Call 336-727-0705DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on ccdoc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Alleghany County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Alleghany County

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  NCWorks Career Center- Alleghany County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  0.7 miles away

  115 D Atwood Street, Sparta, NC 28675

  Hours: Wednesday 8:30am-5pm (Closed 12pm - 1pm)

  Call 336-372-9675DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Cities and towns in Alleghany County

• Sparta

North Carolina programs by kind of help

These are run by North Carolina and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026