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Catholic Charities Ministries

Client-choice food pantry, including nutritious foods as well as baby, hygiene, and household items.

Mobile food pantry, emergency utility bill assistance, Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP) support, counseling services, disaster case management, and immigration legal services.

Location
4280 US Highway 421 N. Suite 110
Wilmington, NC
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Hours
Tuesday – Friday: 9a – 11:30a
Languages Spoken
English Spanish
Ages Served
Children and Adults
Primary Services
Emergency Financial Assistance Food Resources Mental Health Resources Justice/Legal Services
How to make an Appointment

Visit website and select program for information on how to get support: catholiccharitiesraleigh.org/locations/cape-fear-region

First Fruit Ministries

Permanent supportive housing, short-term rental assistance, temporary shelter, and food resources to homeless individuals and survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence.

Crisis Services Available
Location
2750 Vance St
Wilmington, NC
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Hours
Monday – Friday: 10a – 5p
Wave Transit Bus
Stop Number: 3413
Stop Location: Rutledge Dr WB at Vance St
Route: 205 Greenfield – Shipyard
Languages Spoken
English
Ages Served
Children and Adults
Primary Services
Emergency Financial Assistance Food Resources Housing Resources
How to make an Appointment

Visit the website and select a service for information on how to get support: firstfruitministries.org/#Seekinghelp

Help Center of Federal Point

Food and clothing, and assistance with utility bills and rent to those in need.

Location
7 N 3rd St Carolina Beach
Wilmington, NC
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Hours
Monday – Friday: 10a – 12p
Wave 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

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Help Hub (through the Harrelson Center)

Emergency financial assistance, housing-focused case management, healthcare assistance, and Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP) assistance.

Location
20 N 4th St
Wilmington, NC
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Hours
Tuesday – Thursday: 9a – 12p
Wave Transit Bus
Stop Number: 2263
Stop 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.

New Hanover County Department of Social Services

Social support services including child and adult protective services, foster care and adoption assistance, and emergency financial aid for families in crisis.

Temporary cash assistance, utility help, and employment support programs for those in need.

Location
1650 Greenfield St
Wilmington, NC
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Hours
Monday – Friday: 8a – 5p
Wave Transit Bus
Stop Number: 5166
Stop Location: 16th St SB at Greenfield St (DHHS)
Route: 105; 205; 210
Languages Spoken
Interpreters available for 
more than 240 languages
Ages Served
Children and Adults
Primary Services
Emergency Financial Assistance Justice/Legal Services
How to make an Appointment

Call to apply for social service or to report abuse, neglect or exploitations of a child or an adult:

910-798-3500 during business hours.
910-452-6120 after hours.

Salvation Army

Emergency shelter as well as assistance with food, clothing, utility and rent payments, financial and life skills education, and Christmas gift program for families in need.

Location
1410 William Booth Dr
Wilmington, NC
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Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9a – 11a
Wave Transit Bus
Stop Number: 2331
Stop Location: E Stewart Cir NB at Spaulding Dr
Route: 101 Princess Place
Languages Spoken
English
Ages Served
Children and Adults
Primary Services
Emergency Financial Assistance Food Resources Housing Resources
How to make an Appointment

Call 910-762-2070 or email wilmingtonnc@uss.salvationarmy.org

Sister Isaac Center

Food, clothing, children’s items household items, hygiene products, financial assistance for individuals and families in need.

Location
412 Ann St
Wilmington, NC
Get Directions
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9a – 11a
Wave Transit Bus
Stop Number: 2575
Stop Location: 5th Ave NB at Ann St
Route: 205; 210
Languages Spoken
English
Ages Served
Children and Adults
Primary Services
Emergency Financial Assistance Food Resources
How to make an Appointment

Call 910-782-4021