Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC
Food bank and food stamps (SNAP) support.
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Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30a – 5pWave Transit Bus
Stop Number: 2538Stop Location: 16th St SB at Kidder St
Route: 105 Randall Pkwy – Med Ctr
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Ages Served
Children and Adults
Primary Services
Food Resources
How to make an Appointment
Find nearest food pantry or soup kitchen online: foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org
Request support with SNAP: foodbankcenc.org/snap
Good Shepherd
Night and day shelter (with access to showers, toiletries, and clothing), medical clinic, permanent supportive housing, and case management for homeless individuals.
Hours
Monday – Friday: 8a – 4pWave Transit Bus
Stop Number: 2675Stop Location: 8th St NB at Martin St
Route: 205 Greenfield – Shipyard
Languages Spoken
English
Ages Served
Children and Adults
Primary Services
Food Resources
Housing Resources
Medical Resources
Mental Health Resources
Justice/Legal Services
How to make an Appointment
For shelter: visit during intake hours: M-F, 8-11 am or 12:30-3:30 pm. I.D. (or birth certificate for children 0-18) required.
For soup kitchen: M-F, 11am-12pm. Open to all, no I.D. required.
For grocery distribution: Wednesdays, 12-1pm. Open to all, no I.D. required.
Call 910-763-4424 x 100 for more info.
Hawks Harvest
Free food pantry for UNCW students.
Hawk’s Harvest is available to all enrolled UNCW students with a One Card.
Hours
Thursday: 3p – 5:15pWave Transit Bus
Stop Number: 1167Stop Location: College Rd NB at College Acres Dr
Route: 107 College Rd
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Ages Served
Adults only
Primary Services
Food Resources
How to make an Appointment
Visit on Thursdays, 3-5:15pm
Locations:
The Fisher University Union Town Square, Between Subway and the Pod
Veteran’s Hall, Military Affairs Side, just off Chancellor’s Walk
Help Center of Federal Point
Food and clothing, and assistance with utility bills and rent to those in need.
Hours
Monday – Friday: 10a – 12pWave Transit Bus
Route: RideMICRO Zone 3 Languages Spoken
English
Ages Served
Children and Adults
Primary Services
Emergency Financial Assistance
Food Resources
How to make an Appointment
Visit during operating hours: M-F, 10am-12pm
Help Hub (through the Harrelson Center)
Emergency financial assistance, housing-focused case management, healthcare assistance, and Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP) assistance.
Hours
Tuesday – Thursday: 9a – 12pWave Transit Bus
Stop Number: 2263Stop Location: Market St WB at 4th St
Route: Route 108 Market St
Languages Spoken
English
Ages Served
Children and Adults
Primary Services
Emergency Financial Assistance
Housing Resources
Medical Resources
How to make an Appointment
No appointment needed. Walk ins only during working hours: T-Th, 9am-12pm.
Integrated Family Services
Mental health, substance use, crisis, domestic violence, and developmental disability services.
24/7 mobile crisis response and crisis chat for adults and children.
Outpatient therapy, psychiatric care, therapeutic foster care, and intensive in-home services for children and adolescents (0-21).
Hours
Monday – Friday: 8a – 5p
24/7 Crisis Response
Wave Transit Bus
Stop Number: 5134Stop Location: 17th St SB at Wellington Ave
Route: 106 Independence Blvd – Med Ctr
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Ages Served
Children and Adults
Primary Services
Substance Use Disorder Resources
Disability Resources
Mental Health Resources
How to make an Appointment
Mobile crisis team: call 1-866-437-1821
For crisis chat, visit: chat.988lifeline.org
To request an appointment, visit: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/46c734b4ef7f439cb7c08498c8fdd1f3
Jesus Ministries
Food, furniture, clothing, and household items for those in need.
I.D. required.
Hours
Call for hoursWave Transit Bus
Route: RideMICRO Zone 2 Languages Spoken
English
Ages Served
Adults only
Primary Services
Food Resources
How to make an Appointment
Call 910-791-7002
Launch Pad Inc.
Structured recovery residences for men and women seeking to overcome substance use disorders.
Residents participate in recovery groups, receive crisis intervention support, and work with live-in house managers to develop individualized recovery plans.
Program includes random drug screenings, access to public transportation, and referrals to additional recovery resources as needed.
Hours
Monday – Friday: 9a – 5pWave Transit Bus
Stop Number: 1661Stop Location: Independence Blvd NB at Malpass Dr
Route: 106 Independence Blvd – Med Ctr
Languages Spoken
English
Ages Served
Adults only
Primary Services
Substance Use Disorder Resources
How to make an Appointment
Submit an online contact form: launchpadrecoveryservices.com/contact