Kernersville

Local offices in Kernersville

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

• Utilities · City office

  Public Services Department

  509 Michael Street, Kernersville, NC 27285

  Help here

  • Garbage, recycling, yard waste and street serviceAsk about town trash, recycling, yard waste and street service.
  Call 336-996-6916DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on toknc.com

• 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

• Local office · City office

  Town Hall

  134 East Mountain Street, Kernersville, NC 27284

  Help here

  • Town information and helpContact Town Hall for help finding the right town service or office.
  Call 336-996-3121DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on toknc.com

• Library · County office

  Paddison Memorial Branch Library

  248 Harmon Lane, Kernersville, NC 27284

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the library's books, programs, meeting spaces and makerspace.
  Call 336-703-2930DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Kernersville Parks and Recreation

  1020 Shields Road, Kernersville, NC 27284

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsFind town recreation programs, camps, sports and park activities.
  Call 336-996-3062DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kvparks.com

Town of Kernersville website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Impact Food Pantry

  Central Triad Church

  6.1 miles from the center of Kernersville

  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

  Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte Food Pantry

  Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte

  8 miles from the center of Kernersville

  1612 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.

  Call 336-727-0705DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Sunnyside Ministry

  8.8 miles from the center of Kernersville

  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

  Samaritan Soup Kitchen

  Samaritan Ministries

  8.9 miles from the center of Kernersville

  414 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

  Call 336-748-1962DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  We Care House Food Pantry

  St. Peter's World Outreach Center

  8.9 miles from the center of Kernersville

  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

  Food Pantry & Diaper Bank

  The Shalom Project

  9.3 miles from the center of Kernersville

  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 Kernersville

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

Job help near Kernersville

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.

• Youth program

  Piedmont Triad Regional Council - Kernersville

  2.1 miles away

  1398 Carrollton Crossing Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284

  Call 336-904-0300DirectionsWebsite

• Youth and reentry program

  Piedmont Triad Regional Council - Project Reentry

  For young people

  2.1 miles away

  1398 Carrollton Crossing Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284

  Call 336-761-2111DirectionsWebsite

These are the closest to Kernersville.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center - High Point

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  9 miles away

  607 Idol Street, High Point, NC 27262

  Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm; Friday 8:00am- 12:00pm

  Call 336-882-4141DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Forsyth County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  9.9 miles away

  2701 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am. - 5:00 pm, Fridays 8:30am - 12:00pm

  Call 336-464-0520DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 7, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Guilford /Greensboro County

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  14 miles away

  2301 W. Meadowview Road, Greensboro, NC 27407

  Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm Friday 8:00am-1200pm

  Call 336-297-3101DirectionsWebsite

  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 Forsyth County

Kernersville is in Forsyth County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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.
  Call 336-703-3800DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 336-703-3100DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 336-703-2600DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 336-776-3255DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 336-904-0300DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 336-766-1496DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on milvets.nc.gov

Everything 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