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Local offices in High Point
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Community Development and Housing Department
211 S. Hamilton Street, High Point, NC 27260
Help here
- Affordable housing and homebuyer helpAsk about affordable housing programs, homebuyer assistance, and home repairs for eligible residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on highpointnc.gov
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of High Point
500 E. Russell Avenue, High Point, NC 27260
Help here
- Public housing and rental helpAsk about affordable housing, rental subsidies, and homeownership programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hpha.net
Local office · City office
High Point Customer Service
211 S. Hamilton Street, High Point, NC 27260
Help here
- City service helpCall or visit for help with most city services, except police and fire.
- Utility bills and serviceGet help with city utility bills, accounts, and service problems.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on highpointnc.gov
Library · City office
High Point Public Library
901 N. Main Street, High Point, NC 27262
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use public computers, and ask for research help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on highpointnc.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
High Point Parks and Recreation
136 Northpoint Avenue, High Point, NC 27262
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsAsk about recreation programs, park facilities, and activity registration.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on highpointnc.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of High Point first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Gate City Vineyard Church Grocery Giveaway
Gate City Vineyard Church
9.1 miles from the center of High Point204 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
Listed on gatecityvineyard.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Impact Food Pantry
Central Triad Church
11 miles from the center of High Point2925 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
Food pantry
St. Paul's Food Pantry
St. Paul the Apostle Parish
11 miles from the center of High Point2715 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro, NC 27410
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: People in the Greensboro community who need food
What to bring: The pantry describes grocery assistance as being for people referred to it.
Listed on stpaulcc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Potter's House Community Kitchen
Greensboro Urban Ministry
12 miles from the center of High Point1002 S. Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC 27406
Hours
- Mon10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Tue10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Wed10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Thu10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Fri10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Sat10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Sun10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: Everyone
Listed on greensborourbanministry.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Hot Dish & Hope
First Presbyterian Church Greensboro
13 miles from the center of High Point707 N. Greene St., Greensboro, NC 27401
Hours
- Tue4 PM to 6 PM
- Thu4 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: People who are hungry
Listed on fpcgreensboro.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
We Care House Food Pantry
St. Peter's World Outreach Center
14 miles from the center of High Point3683 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 High Point
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
Welfare Reform Liaison Project, Inc.
1600 W Wendover Ave Suite I, Greensboro, NC 27405
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near High Point
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
NCWorks Career Center - High Point
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
2 miles away
607 Idol Street, High Point, NC 27262
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm; Friday 8:00am- 12:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 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
Guilford County Workforce Development Board
301 S. Greene St. Ste. 200, Greensboro, NC 27401
Workforce board
NCWorks Commission
4348 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4348
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 Guilford County
High Point is in Guilford County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Guilford County Department of Social Services
1203 Maple St., Greensboro, NC 27405; 325 E. Russell Ave., High Point, NC 27260
Help here
- Social services and benefitsApply for food, cash, health, child care, and energy assistance, and get help with adult or child services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on guilfordcountync.gov
Public health · County office
Guilford County WIC
1100 E. Wendover Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405; 501 E. Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people and families with children under five can get healthy foods and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on guilfordcountync.gov
Child support · County office
Guilford County Child Support Services
400 W. Market St., 4th Floor, Greensboro, NC 27401; 325 E. Russell Ave., High Point, NC 27260
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing paternity or support orders and collecting or enforcing child support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on guilfordcountync.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Greensboro Housing Authority
450 N. Church St., Greensboro, NC 27401
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing, housing vouchers, or other affordable rental programs when applications are open.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gha-nc.org
Housing help · Regional office
High Point Housing Authority
500 E. Russell Ave., High Point, NC 27260
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing when applications are being accepted.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hpha.net
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
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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