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Local offices in Surry County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Surry County Department of Social Services
118 Hamby Road, Dobson, NC 27017
Help here
- Benefits and social servicesAsk about county social services and apply for available benefits.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county social services office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Public health · County office
Surry County Health and Nutrition Center WIC Clinic
118 Hamby Road, Dobson, NC 27017
Help here
- WICAsk about WIC food and nutrition support and make an appointment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
ARCAP Community Action Agency
533 North Carolina Avenue, Boonville, NC 27011
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about community action services available to Surry County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nccaa.net
Public health · County office
Surry County Health and Nutrition Center
118 Hamby Road, Dobson, NC 27017
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department about local public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.surry.nc.us
Emergency help · County office
Surry County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsContact the county office for emergency preparedness information and local alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdps.gov
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center of Surry County
942 West Pine Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, career advice, and training opportunities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jetzero.ncworks.gov
Library · Regional office
Northwestern Regional Library
Help here
- Public library servicesUse the regional library system for books, information, and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on library.nc.gov
Surry County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Surry County, closest to the center of Mount Airy first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Food Pantry & Clothing Closet
Bethabara Moravian Church
30 miles from the center of Mount Airy2100 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month)
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on bethabara.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Refuge Food Pantry
Cathedral of Refuge
31 miles from the center of Mount Airy534 Oak Summit Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10:00am-12:00am
Listed on refugews.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Samaritan Soup Kitchen
Samaritan Ministries
35 miles from the center of Mount Airy414 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
Food Pantry & Diaper Bank
The Shalom Project
35 miles from the center of Mount Airy726 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
The Dwelling Community Meal
The Dwelling
35 miles from the center of Mount Airy502 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
Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte Food Pantry
Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte
35 miles from the center of Mount Airy1612 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
Nonprofits that serve Surry 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
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 Surry County
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- Surry County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
0.9 miles away
942 W Pine Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 830a-430p. Closed 12p1-p for lunch. Friday, 830a-12p
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026
Youth program
Mount Airy City Schools
0.2 miles away
1011 North South Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
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
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.
Cities and towns in Surry 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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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