Forsyth County
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Local offices in Forsyth County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Forsyth County Department of Social Services
741 North Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for food, Medicaid, child care, energy, and cash assistance and get help with child and adult protective services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services for your family.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on forsythcountync.gov
Public health · County office
Forsyth County Department of Public Health
799 North Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services, vaccinations, health education, and help with environmental health concerns.Read more
- WICApply for nutrition support and breastfeeding help through the county WIC program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on forsythcountync.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Forsyth County Behavioral Health Services
650 Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Help here
- Behavioral health supportGet help finding mental health, substance use, and disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on forsythcountync.gov
Human services · County office
Bridges to Hope Family Justice Center
725 North Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Help here
- Help for people affected by violence or abuseGet support if you or your family have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, child maltreatment, elder abuse, or human trafficking.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on forsythcountync.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging
1398 Carrollton Crossing Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284
Help here
- Aging services information and referralsGet information about services and support for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ptrc.org
State office
Clemmons State Veterans Service Center
3802-C Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on milvets.nc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Forsyth County Emergency Services 9-1-1
301 North Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Help here
- Non-emergency emergency services informationCall the non-emergency line for information about county emergency response services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on forsythcountync.gov
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center - Forsyth County
2701 University Place, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, and workforce services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on des.nc.gov
State office
North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles Driver License Office
3637 North Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a North Carolina driver license or identification card.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Library · County office
Forsyth County Public Library
660 West Fifth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, online resources, and public programs across the county library system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on forsythcountync.gov
Forsyth County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Forsyth County, closest to the center of Winston-Salem first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
The Dwelling Community Meal
The Dwelling
0.4 miles from the center of Winston-Salem502 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
0.7 miles from the center of Winston-Salem726 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
1.3 miles from the center of Winston-Salem414 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
Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte Food Pantry
Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte
2.1 miles from the center of Winston-Salem1612 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.
Listed on ccdoc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Sunnyside Ministry
2.6 miles from the center of Winston-Salem319 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
Food pantry
We Care House Food Pantry
St. Peter's World Outreach Center
4.3 miles from the center of Winston-Salem3683 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
Nonprofits that serve Forsyth County
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
Experiment In Self-Reliance, Inc.
3480 Dominion St, Winston Salem, NC 27105-3647
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Forsyth 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
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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