Cleveland

Local offices in Cleveland

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

• Local office · City office

  Cleveland Town Hall

  302 E. Main St., Cleveland, NC 27013

  Help here

  • Town government servicesContact the town about town services, public records, or speaking at a Board of Commissioners meeting.
  • Water and sewer billsGet help with water and sewer service, pay a bill, or ask about starting service.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 704-278-4777DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofclevelandnc.gov

• Library · County office

  Rowan Public Library West Branch

  201 School St., Cleveland, NC 27013

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library books, printing, computers, free Wi-Fi, children's services, and programs.Read more
  Call 980-432-8670DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rowancountync.gov

Town of Cleveland, North Carolina website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free meals

  Angels & Sparrows Community Table

  Angels & Sparrows

  23 miles from the center of Cleveland

  15016 N Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

  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

  Who can come: Anyone who needs help

  Call 704-918-0122DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Champion House of Care Project One

  31 miles from the center of Cleveland

  2230 West Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 11 AM. Food box; 1 PM to 3 PM. Produce pickup
  • Tue11:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed1 PM to 3 PM. Produce pickup
  • Thu1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Seniors only
  • Fri2 PM to 3 PM

  What to bring: Registration is required for each distribution.

  Call 980-415-8113DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Hearts and Hands Food Pantry

  Hearts and Hands Foundation Inc.

  33 miles from the center of Cleveland

  4040 Chesapeake Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216

  Hours

  • Tue2 PM to 5:30 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM. Spanish only
  • Thu12 PM to 3 PM

  Who can come: Anyone who needs emergency food assistance

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 980-292-0357DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on heartsandhandsfoodpantry.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  We Care House Food Pantry

  St. Peter's World Outreach Center

  34 miles from the center of Cleveland

  3683 Old Lexington Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27107

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM
  • Sat9 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)

  Who can come: Members, visitors and the community

  Call 336-650-0200DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on spwoc.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Sunnyside Ministry

  34 miles from the center of Cleveland

  319 Haled Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27127

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 11 AM; 1 PM to 3 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 11 AM; 1 PM to 3 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 11 AM; 1 PM to 3 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 11 AM; 1 PM to 3 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 11 AM
  Call 336-724-7558DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on co.davidson.nc.us, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  The Dwelling Community Meal

  The Dwelling

  35 miles from the center of Cleveland

  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

Nonprofits that serve Cleveland

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

Job help near Cleveland

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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Cleveland. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Rowan County

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  12 miles away

  1904 South Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144-6714

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm; Closes the 3rd Friday of each month at 12 noon.

  Call 704-639-7529DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Davidson-Davie Community College

  Also helps young people

  12 miles away

  1205 Salisbury Road, Library, Mocksville, NC 27028

  Call 336-751-2885Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Iredell County/ Statesville

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  12 miles away

  307 N Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm; Closed for lunch 1pm-2pm for lunch. Closes the 2nd Friday of each month at noon.

  Call 704-380-6970DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 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.

Offices for all of Rowan County

Cleveland is in Rowan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Rowan County Department of Social Services

  1813 E Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28146

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportGet help applying for public benefits and finding support for your family.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.
  Call 704-216-8330DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Rowan County WIC Program

  1811 E Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28146

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get nutrition support and food benefits for women, infants, and children.Apply online
  Call 704-216-8797DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Rowan County Housing Authority

  310 Long Meadow Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147

  Help here

  • Housing choice vouchersAsk about housing voucher availability, requirements, and wait lists.
  Call 704-633-8380DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  City of Salisbury Housing Authority

  200 S Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28146

  Help here

  • Housing choice vouchersAsk about housing voucher availability, requirements, and wait lists.
  Call 704-636-1410DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Town of East Spencer Housing Authority

  East Spencer, NC 28039

  Help here

  • Housing choice vouchersAsk about housing voucher availability, requirements, and wait lists.
  Call 704-637-2284DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  NC 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs such as housing, food, utilities, and health care.Read more
  Call 211Website

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

Everything in Rowan County

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