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Local offices in Cooleemee
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Cooleemee Town Hall
131 Church Street, Cooleemee, NC 27014
Help here
- Town services and permitsAsk town staff about local services, burning permits, zoning permits, or code concerns.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cooleemee.org
Library · County office
Cooleemee Branch of Davie County Public Library
7796 NC-801 South, Cooleemee, NC 27014
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use public computers, or get help with technology.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on daviecountync.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Cooleemee Recreation Department
131 Church Street, Cooleemee, NC 27014
Help here
- Parks and recreationAsk about local recreation events and borrow sports equipment at no charge.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cooleemee.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Cooleemee first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
We Care House Food Pantry
St. Peter's World Outreach Center
25 miles from the center of Cooleemee3683 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
Listed on spwoc.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Sunnyside Ministry
26 miles from the center of Cooleemee319 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
Listed on co.davidson.nc.us, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
The Dwelling Community Meal
The Dwelling
26 miles from the center of Cooleemee502 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
Listed on thedwellingws.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food Pantry & Diaper Bank
The Shalom Project
27 miles from the center of Cooleemee726 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.
Listed on theshalomprojectnc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Samaritan Soup Kitchen
Samaritan Ministries
27 miles from the center of Cooleemee414 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
Listed on samaritanforsyth.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Impact Food Pantry
Central Triad Church
27 miles from the center of Cooleemee2925 Cole Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (4th of the month). Or until supplies last
Who can come: Anyone in need throughout Winston-Salem and the Piedmont Triad
What to bring: Bring a Second Harvest Food Bank card if you have one, or a valid ID or driver's license. No registration is needed.
Listed on centraltriadchurch.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cooleemee
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina
3330 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc
533 North Carolina Ave., Hwy 601N, Boonville, NC 27011
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Cooleemee
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 Cooleemee. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Davidson-Davie Community College
Also helps young people
4.3 miles away
1205 Salisbury Road, Library, Mocksville, NC 27028
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026
American Job Center
NCWorks Career Center- Rowan County
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
11 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.
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 2026
American Job Center
NCWorks Career Center- Davidson County
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
17 miles away
719 West Center Street, Lexington, NC 27292
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm and Closed for Lunch 12-1 ; Friday 8:30am -Noon
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026
Unemployment benefits in North Carolina
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Development Board
1398 Carrollton Crossing Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284
Workforce board
NCWorks Commission
4348 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4348
Offices for all of Davie County
Cooleemee is in Davie County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Davie County Social Services
154 Government Center Drive, Mocksville, NC 27028
Help here
- Benefits and family assistanceAsk about public benefits, Medicaid, Work First, and help with child care costs.
- Child and adult protective servicesReport concerns about child or adult abuse, neglect, or safety.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on daviecountync.gov
Public health · County office
Davie County WIC Clinic
154 Government Center Drive, Mocksville, NC 27028
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with nutrition support and food benefits for pregnant people, new parents, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Public health · County office
Davie County Health Department
154 Government Center Drive, Mocksville, NC 27028
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department about public health, immunizations, clinics, and health questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on daviecountync.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Davie Center for Violence Prevention
172 S Clement Street, Suite 2, Mocksville, NC 27028
Help here
- Crisis and survivor supportPeople affected by domestic or sexual violence can get crisis support, safety planning, and help finding shelter.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on daviecountync.gov
Older adults · County office
Davie County Senior Services
278 Meroney Street, Mocksville, NC 27028
Help here
- Senior services and programsOlder adults can find programs, meals, activities, and help with services at the senior center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on daviecountync.gov
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
Talk to a person
- NC 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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