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Community Resources for Families Impacted by the Government Shutdown

Covering Nash & Edgecombe Counties and surrounding areas

We recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and eligibility. If you know of another resource please let us know at contact@twincountymedia.com and we will add it to the list


FOOD ASSISTANCE


Impact Center – WORD 📍 Impact Center, Nash County 🕒 Every 1st Thursday | 11 AM – 1 PM | While supplies last Free mobile food market serving the community.


A Touch of the Father’s Love Food Pantry 📍 5193 Momeyer Way, Nashville, NC 27856 🌐 atouchofthefatherslove.org 📞 252-462-8008 / 252-822-2315 🕒 Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 9 AM – 1 PM 1st & 3rd Saturday – 9 AM – 1 PM Client-choice pantry serving Nash, Wilson, Edgecombe & Halifax counties.


Ripe for Revival – Mobile Market / Mercado Móvil 📧 info@ripeforrevival.com 🚌 Mobile food distribution throughout Eastern NC


Local Stops:

Tuesday:

  • Bailey | 10 AM–12 PM | 8180 Stoney Hill Church Rd.

  • Rich Square | 10–11:30 AM | 109 N Main St.

  • Rocky Mount | 11 AM–12:30 PM | 301 S Church St.

  • Angier | 11:30 AM–1 PM | 330 N Raleigh St.

  • Butner | 12–1:30 PM | 416 Central Ave.

  • Scotland Neck | 1–3 PM | 1403 Church St.

  • Littleton | 3–4:30 PM | E South Main St.

  • Oxford | 3–4:30 PM | 210 Main St.

  • Rocky Mount | 3–4:30 PM | 1100 Stokes St.

Wednesday:

  • Tarboro | 3–4:30 PM | 400 Hope Lodge St.


Offers fresh, affordable produce and pantry items.


Harrison Family YMCA – Food Delivery Program 📍 1000 Independence Dr., Rocky Mount, NC 27804 📬 PO Box 4063, Rocky Mount, NC 27803 📧 rbatts@rmymca.org Application-based monthly food delivery for families facing food and transportation insecurity.



Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina – Find Food Tool foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org Searchable database of nearby food pantries, pop-up markets, and distribution sites.


💛 For families experiencing SNAP delays or issues: “You’re not alone — no one should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from.”


Upper Coastal Plain Area Agency on Aging – Region L Food Resource Network Serves Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, and Wilson Counties


Key partners include:

  • Tarboro Community Outreach – Homeless shelter + pantry | (252) 823-8801

  • United Community Ministries – Food + shelter in Nash & Edgecombe | 341 McDonald St., Rocky Mount | 252‑985‑1650 | unitedcommunityministries.org

  • N.E.W. Salvation Army – Pantry | (252) 446-4496 (option 5)

  • Middlesex Church of God Food Pantry – 5407 NC Hwy 231 S, Middlesex

  • Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC – Greenville Branch | (252) 752-4996

  • Tar River Region Food Pantry (Catholic Charities) – Edgecombe County / Tarboro

  • Mobile Pantries: Henrico, Seaboard, Rich Square, Garysburg, Gaston, Pendleton

  • Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry – Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church | 252-972-0542

Holiday Baskets:

  • 🦃 Thanksgiving: turkey + sides + pie

  • 🎄 Christmas: ham + sides + pie Recipients must be able to prepare meals at home.


St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church – Food Pantry 📍 301 S. Circle Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 📞 (252) 443‑2070 🕒 Tues & Thurs 9:00–11:00 AM, Wed 9:00–10:30 AM Provides food pantry services to local families.



RENT & HOUSING ASSISTANCE


N.E.W. Salvation Army (Nash / Edgecombe / Wilson Counties) 📞 (252) 446-4496 (option 5) Provides emergency rental and utility assistance; locally funded and operating during shutdowns.


Nash Edgecombe Wilson Community Action Inc. (NEW CA) 🌐 newcainc.org Offers Section 8 housing vouchers and local housing programs for low-income families.


Rocky Mount Housing Authority 🌐 rm-ha.org 📍 1313 Park Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Administers Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs for Nash & Edgecombe residents.


The Reach Center 📞 (252) 937-2942 Faith-based nonprofit offering past-due rent and utility payment support for qualifying families.


Tarboro Community Outreach (TCO) 📍 701 Cedar Ln., Tarboro, NC 27886 📞 (252) 823-8801 Provides homeless shelter, food pantry, and limited rent/mortgage grants to prevent eviction.


Project HOPE – Nash County 📍 209 S Grace St., Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Services: Food and limited rent/apartment assistance.

Nash County Grants & Housing Department 🌐 nashcountync.gov/housing-programs Administers emergency repair grants and housing rehabilitation programs.


NC 2-1-1 Helpline 📞 Dial 2-1-1 or 1-888-892-1162 🌐 nc211.org 24/7 statewide helpline connecting callers to local rent, utility, food, and emergency programs, including those still active during shutdowns.


UTILITIES & ENERGY ASSISTANCE

  • Nash & Edgecombe County DSS – Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) & LIEAP

    • Nash DSS: 120 W Washington St, Nashville, NC | (252) 459-9818

    • Edgecombe DSS: 301 St. Andrew St, Tarboro, NC | (252) 641-7811


  • Rocky Mount Utilities Payment Assistance Program Emergency payment extensions & community energy assistance. 🌐 rockymountnc.gov/utilities


  • United Community Ministries – Utilities Support Temporary electric and water bill assistance.


EMPLOYMENT & FINANCIAL SUPPORT


  • NCWorks Career Center – Rocky Mount 📍 305 S Fairview Rd, Rocky Mount | (252) 977-3306 Job matching, résumé help, and short-term paid work connections.


  • Golden LEAF Foundation Disaster Recovery Grants Short-term assistance for displaced or affected workers. 🌐 goldenleaf.org


  • United Way Tar River Region – Emergency Financial Assistance One-time grants for essential expenses (rent, utilities, groceries). 📍 2501 Sunset Ave, Rocky Mount | (252) 937-2213


MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING


  • Eastpointe Behavioral Health 24/7 Access Line: 1-800-913-6109 Free counseling, mental health, and substance-use services.


  • Mobile Crisis Unit (Trillium / Eastpointe) 24/7 crisis response for individuals in emotional distress.


  • NC 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Dial 988 for free, confidential support.


FAMILY & CHILDCARE SUPPORT


  • Down East Partnership for Children (DEPC) 📍 215 Lexington St, Rocky Mount | (252) 985-4300 Childcare referrals, early education, and parenting programs.


  • Meals on Wheels – Rocky Mount 📍 104 N Washington St, Rocky Mount | (252) 446-4336 Hot meal delivery to homebound seniors.


  • Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments – Area Agency on Aging Nutrition, transportation, and in-home care programs for seniors.


TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE


  • Tar River Transit – Reduced Fare Program Discounted or free bus passes for low-income riders. 📍 1221 Thorpe Rd, Rocky Mount | (252) 972-1174


  • RIDE – Edgecombe/Nash County Rural Transit Low-cost transportation to pantries, DSS offices, and medical appointments.

INFORMATION & REFERRAL



 
 

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