Walnut Cove

Local offices in Walnut Cove

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Walnut Cove

  208 W Third Street, Walnut Cove, NC 27052

  Help here

  • Town servicesContact the town office for help with local government services.
  • Water and sewer billingContact the town to ask about water and sewer bills or utility service.
  Call 336-591-4809DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwalnutcove.org

• Older adults · County office

  Walnut Cove Senior Center

  308 Brook Street, Walnut Cove, NC 27052

  Help here

  • Senior center programsOlder adults can contact the center about local activities and support programs.
  Call 336-591-5442DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov

• State office

  Walnut Cove Driver License Office

  111 W Sixth Street, Walnut Cove, NC 27052

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a North Carolina driver license or identification card at this office.
  Call 336-591-8173DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Walnut Cove Public Library

  106 West Fifth Street, Walnut Cove, NC 27052

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, or get help with printing and scanning.
  Call 336-591-7496DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nwrl.org

Town of Walnut Cove website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Refuge Food Pantry

  Cathedral of Refuge

  11 miles from the center of Walnut Cove

  534 Oak Summit Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10:00am-12:00am

  Call 336-829-5155DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Food Pantry & Clothing Closet

  Bethabara Moravian Church

  12 miles from the center of Walnut Cove

  2100 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month)

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 336-924-8789DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte Food Pantry

  Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte

  13 miles from the center of Walnut Cove

  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

• Free meals

  Samaritan Soup Kitchen

  Samaritan Ministries

  14 miles from the center of Walnut Cove

  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

  Food Pantry & Diaper Bank

  The Shalom Project

  14 miles from the center of Walnut Cove

  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

• Free meals

  The Dwelling Community Meal

  The Dwelling

  15 miles from the center of Walnut Cove

  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

Nonprofits that serve Walnut Cove

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

Job help near Walnut Cove

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 · Affiliate center

  Stokes County Career Center - Satellite Office

  5.9 miles away

  3169 NC 8 Hwy. South, Suite 104, Walnut Cove, NC 27052

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

  Call 336-464-0520DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 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 Stokes County

Walnut Cove is in Stokes County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Older adults · County office

  Stokes County Senior Services

  700 N Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016

  Help here

  • Senior services and referralsGet information and referrals for meals, transportation, caregiver support, and other services for older adults.
  Call 336-593-8156DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Stokes 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