NEED HELP?
We work in partnership with United Way of North Carolina to serve Caldwell County through
NC 211. When you Dial 211 from your telephone,
help is available 24/7, 365 days a year, and in over 170+ languages.
You can also access resources online via nc211.org.
Don’t expect to talk to a machine or need to press buttons to navigate where you want to go.
Compassionate, trained referral specialists answer your call when you
DIAL 211 in search of supportive resources.
NC 211: Servicio de Referencia de Información Cumple con la Defensa
¿No sería genial si hubiera un lugar donde puedes llamar cuando tienes preguntas y necesitas ayuda? Por esa misma razón, nosotros trabajamos conjunto con United Way de Carolina del Norte para ejecutar NC 211 el Centro de Llamadas en Caldwell County. Estamos disponibles para ayudar 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana, y 365 días al año, cuando marca 211 desde su teléfono.No espere hablar con un operador u oprimir números para navegar a dónde quieres ir. Cuando marca a 211 en busca de recursos de apoyo, especialistas de referencias compasivos y capacitados contestaran. Para ayudarle nuestros especialistas no solamente encontraran servicios e programas gratuititos y a costo bajo, conectarían su llamada y programaran un seguimiento para asegurar que sus necesidades fueron cumplidos.
Local Food Pantry List
Community Resources
Have a question?
Send us a text at 828.222.3832
Additional Community Resources
Below is a list of commonly requested community needs. For those not listed, please give our office a call and we will connect you with relevant community agencies.
Please note: The United Way of Caldwell County is unable to provide direct financial assistance to individuals.
*Please note that some of these agencies may have qualification factors you may need to meet before obtaining services.*
Baby Essentials
Caldwell County Smart Start hosts a Baby Essentials Drive at the United Way on the first and third Wednesdays of every month from 8:00am-8:00pm. Families may receive diapers, wipes, and formula
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Food Insecurity
Access our Local Food Pantry List at the top of the page for information to 14 different resources. If you have a child in the Caldwell County School system, please contact your guidance counselor or social worker to be referred to our Weekend Backpack Program
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Medical Care
Helping Hands Clinic helps uninsured residents of Caldwell County access important medical services.
Call 828-754-8565
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Transportation
Contact Greenway Public Transportation at 828-757-8679 or visit www.mygreenway.org
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Home Repair Readiness Program
The Western Piedmont Council of Government's Home Repair Readiness Program provides Caldwell County residents with up to $25,000 in repair assistance. This program provides essential home repairs and energy efficient upgrades. Learn more here.
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Homelessness
For those experiencing homelessness, please call the Western Piedmont Council of Government's Homelessness Response Team line at: 828-485-4201 or submit a referral form to homelessresponse@wpcog.org.
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Employment
NC Works Career Center offers one on one job search assistance, career development, and free training.
Call 828-759-4680
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Clothing
Call Yokefellow at 828-754-7088 (if you live in Lenoir.) Call South Caldwell Christian Ministries at 828-396-4000 if you live in South Caldwell.
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Free Tax Services
MyFreeTaxes helps people file their federal and state taxes for free and it's brought to you by United Way! Click here to get started.
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Veterans
Caldwell County Veterans Services can assist veterans with VA claims and healthcare, document certification, notary services, spousal assistance.
Call 828-757-1345 for help.
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Finding a place to live
Regional Housing Authority: 828-322-9191
Lenoir Housing Authority:
828-758-5536
Caldwell County Habitat for Humanity: 828-758-8757
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Seniors
Please call the Area on Aging for information and assistance (ie caregiving, education, support, senior advocates) at
828-485-4257.
For recreational needs, monthly events, legal and financial planning, or incontinence supplies, call Thrive at 828-758-2883
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Financial Assistance
For Emergency Assistance, contact DSS at 828-426-8200.
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Women's Resources
The Women's Resource Center empowers women to achieve stability and self-sufficiency. Apply for their $500 one time Womenade grant, receive mental health counseling, community resource coaching, and more. Learn more here.