Denton

Local offices in Denton

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

• Local office · City office

  Town Hall

  201 W Salisbury St, Denton, NC 27239

  Help here

  • Town servicesVisit Town Hall for help with town services and information.
  • Water and sewer service and billingApply for water service, pay a water bill, or ask the town about a billing problem.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 336-859-4231DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofdenton.com

• Library · County office

  Denton Public Library

  310 W Salisbury St, Denton, NC 27239

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books and other materials.
  Call 336-859-2215DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on co.davidson.nc.us

Town of Denton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Impact Food Pantry

  Central Triad Church

  29 miles from the center of Denton

  2925 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.

  Call 336-784-0887DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  We Care House Food Pantry

  St. Peter's World Outreach Center

  29 miles from the center of Denton

  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

  31 miles from the center of Denton

  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

• Food pantry

  Gate City Vineyard Church Grocery Giveaway

  Gate City Vineyard Church

  33 miles from the center of Denton

  204 S Westgate Dr, Greensboro, NC 27407

  Hours

  • Wed9 AM to 10:30 AM. The third week of the month is served on Saturday instead.
  • Sat9 AM to 10:30 AM (3rd of the month). For 2026, this Saturday visit replaces the Wednesday visit.

  Who can come: People in need in Greensboro

  What to bring: Appointment required. Register for each visit.

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 336-323-1288DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  The Dwelling Community Meal

  The Dwelling

  33 miles from the center of Denton

  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

  33 miles from the center of Denton

  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

Nonprofits that serve Denton

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

Job help near Denton

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 Denton. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Davidson County

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  16 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

  Call 336-236-8021DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Randolph County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  17 miles away

  1007 S. Fayetteville Street, Mailing: PO Box 3246, Asheboro NC 27204, Asheboro, NC 27203

  Hours: M-Th 8:30-12 & 1-4:30 F 8:30-12

  Call 336-306-8821DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Stanly County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  20 miles away

  944 N. First Street, Albemarle, NC 28001

  Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; (Closed for lunch 12pm-1pm (Closes the 3rd Friday of each month at 12 noon

  Call 704-982-2183DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 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 Davidson County

Denton is in Davidson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Davidson County Department of Social Services

  913 Greensboro Street, Lexington, NC 27293

  Help here

  • Food and nutrition assistanceApply for food and nutrition benefits for eligible households.Apply online
  • MedicaidApply for Medicaid and get help with questions about coverage.Apply online
  • Child care assistanceApply for help paying for child care if your family qualifies.Apply online
  • Work FirstEligible families with children may apply for temporary cash and work support.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child and adult protective servicesContact social services to report concerns about abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
  Call 336-242-2500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.davidson.nc.us

• Public health · County office

  Davidson County Health Department WIC

  915 Greensboro Street, Lexington, NC 27292

  Help here

  • WICEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children can get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 336-242-2330DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.davidson.nc.us

• Child support · County office

  Davidson County Child Support Services

  208 Salem Street, Lexington, NC 27292

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help setting up, collecting, or enforcing child support.Apply online
  Call 800-992-9457DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.davidson.nc.us

• Housing help · Regional office

  Lexington Housing Authority

  1 Jamaica Drive, Lexington, NC 27292

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the housing authority about housing assistance programs and current application openings.Apply online
  Call 336-249-8936DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lha-nc.org

• Housing help · City office

  Thomasville Housing Authority

  201 James Avenue, Thomasville, NC 27360

  Help here

  • Housing choice vouchersAsk about housing choice vouchers and rental assistance.
  Call 336-475-6137DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Davidson County Health Department

  915 Greensboro Street, Lexington, NC 27292

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local clinic and public health services.
  Call 336-242-2300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.davidson.nc.us

Everything in Davidson 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