https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/food-and-nutrition-services-food-stamps
Apply online: https://epass.nc.gov/
NC EBT Call Center: 1-866-719-0141
https://foodbankcenc.org/our-work/programs/benefits-outreach/
Lenoir County SNAP: https://lenoircountync.gov/social-services/food-and-nutrition/
Phone: 252-559-6328
130 W. King St., Kinston, NC 28501
CSFP:
Email : seniorprograms@foodbankcenc.org
Contact the Department of Social Services: https://lenoircountync.gov/social-services/food-and-nutrition/
Phone: 252-559-6400
130 W King Street, Kinston, NC 28501
Meals on Wheels:
Lenoir County Council on Aging Home Delivered Meals
For those age 60+ who are homebound, LCCOA can provide eligible individuals 5 meals per week delivered to their homes. The meals are delivered frozen weekly and are easily heated in a microwave oven. Each meal meets one-third of the daily nutrition intake for seniors.
If you would like more information, please contact Rebecca Lane at 252-527-1545 or assistant@lenoirccoa.org
Please be aware there may be a waiting list for services.
https://lenoirccoa.org/home-delivered-meals
Mom’s Meals (Possible Cost Associated): https://www.momsmeals.com/
https://www.magickitchen.com/menu/menu.pdf
Food Pantry by St. Luke’s Catholic Church
Website: https://www.saintlukesmyrnatn.com/food-pantry.html
Phone: 615-459-9672
Address: 10682 Old Nashville Hwy, Smyrna, TN 37167
Services: Our food pantry mainly serves North Rutherford County
which includes Smyrna and La Vergne. We serve people in need of food.
How to Contact/Hours: The Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – Noon by appointment only. If you are in need of food, please call the Hotline number at 615-355-1784. Please follow the directions in the message and a volunteer will call you back.
Community Meals
Those age 60+ not considered home-bound can come to the George T. Skinner Senior Center in Kinston or the Margaret Hewitt Nutrition Site in Pink Hill to enjoy a meal and social interaction with others. Activities, health-related education, crafts, and special programming is offered daily. There is no cost to participate and to eat (consumer contributions are accepted but not required).
https://lenoirccoa.org/congregate-nutrition
For more information or to sign up to participate, contact:
Kinston - LCCOA George T. Skinner Senior Center
Vera Marks, Nutrition Coordinator
112 E. Blount St., Kinston
Phone: 252-527-1545 ext. 226
Mary’s Kitchen
Provides lunch meal 7 days/week, all year long (10a-11:30a)
110 N. Independence Street in downtown Kinston
Food Pantries
Salvation Army of Kinston
Phone: 252-523-5175
kinstonNC@uss.salvationarmy.org
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/kinston/
Hands for Humanity CDC
1009 E Bright Street, Kinston, NC 28501
Mon & Wed-Sat 9a-2:30p
Phone: 252-523-0871
Alpha and Omega Church
410 E Washington St., Kinston, NC 28501
Phone: 252-522-9991
1st Mon every month 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and every Wednesday 6p-8p
Greater St. Peter
4th Friday of every month, 2-4p, drive through
886 Will Baker Rd., Kinston, NC 28504
Phone: 252-520-0010
Faith Developmental Community
655 Sussex St., Kinston, NC 28501
Phone: 252-686-2859
Food Pantry: Thursdays 1p-2p; CSFP: 4th Monday of the month 1p-2p
Mobile Pantry: 3rd Friday of the month 9a-11a
Apostolic Deliverance Church of Christ
422 E. North St., Kinston
Phone: 252-527-5395
1st Saturdays – 9-11 a.m.
Freedom Family Foundation
668 Stratford Blvd., Kinston
Phone: 252-558-2665
1st and 3rd Thursdays from 12-2 p.m.
Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC Food Finder (can input zip code):
Lenoir County Council on Aging
112 E Blount Street
Phone: 252-527-1545
Lenoir-Greene United Way
Phone: 252-527-0734
https://www.lenoirgreeneunitedway.org/councilonaginglenoircounty
Lenoir County Aging and Adult Services
https://lenoircountync.gov/social-services/aging-and-adult-services/
Phone: 252-559-6400
130 W King Street, Kinston, NC 28501
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 7:30am to 5:00pm; Wednesday – 7:30am to 12:00pm
Lenoir County Council on Aging – Caregiver Respite through the Family Caregiver Support Program (voucher program)
https://lenoirccoa.org/family-caregiver-support
Contact: Betsy Griffin at 252-527-1545 ext. 223
112 E. Blount St., Kinston, NC 28501
Caregiver Support Meetings – 3rd Thursday of each month at 4p at LCCOA’s senior center
Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) – NCDOI
State Office: 855-408-1212 – Click HERE for website
Lenoir County Cooperative Extension – Ivy Brantley Reid Coordinator: 252-527-2191
SHIIP is an arm of the NC Department of insurance whose purpose is to assist those with Medicare, those new to Medicare, and their loved ones in understanding Medicare options, getting answers to questions, and getting assistance with problems or concerns. Trained counselors can also screen for public assistance programs.
NC Lifespan Respite Program
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/aging/nc-lifespan-respite-program
The North Carolina Lifespan Respite Program is an application-based program that reimburses eligible family caregivers caring for individuals of any age for up to $750 in respite care services in a calendar year. Funding is limited, and applications are accepted only when funds are available.
Applicants must be referred to the program by a local professional organization. The professional organization (referring agency) will complete the online application on behalf of the family caregiver.
Synergy Home Care – Respite Care
https://synergyhomecare.com/nc-kinston-28501/respite-care-resources/
Phone: 252-751-5081
Kenova Health – Respite Care
https://www.kenovahealth.org/home-care-services/respite
Phone: 252-522-9151
815 Hardee Rd., Kinston, NC 28504
Kinston Housing Authority
https://www.khanc.org/housing-programs
Phone: 252-523-1195
Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program is a federal program that normally provides a one-time payment in February to vendors on behalf eligible households to assist with heating expenses.
Applications are normally accepted during December for households with at least one member age 60 and above or a disabled person receiving services through DAAS.
Lenoir County Department of Social Services
130 W King Street
Kinston, NC 28501
https://lenoircountync.gov/social-services/energy-assistance/
NC DHHS LIHEAP
https://epass.nc.gov/nflieap/nfAccountOptions
Lenoir County Council on Aging Home Management
https://lenoirccoa.org/homemaker-services
Seniors age 60+ may be eligible to receive assistance with daily living tasks, such as light housekeeping or errands, helping to prevent premature assisted living or nursing home placement. This service does not include any hands-on personal care assistance.
Contact: Wilhmenia Patterson, Home Care Manager: 252-527-1545 ext. 222
Salvation Army of Kinston
Phone: 252-523-5175
2110 North Queen St., Kinston, NC 28501
kinstonNC@uss.salvationarmy.org
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/kinston/
Clothing/household vouchers, rent and utilities emergency assistance
Presbyterian Men’s Group:
Phone: 252-522-1921
This program assists people with minor home repairs and building ramps. Client is responsible for materials; labor and expertise provided by agency free of charge.
Inter-Church Outreach (ICOR): 252- 522-4357
Corner of Peyton & McLewean St., Kinston, NC 28501
Assists people who find themselves in an emergency or crisis situation and do not qualify for public assistance. Helps with rent, utility bills (electricity, water and natural gas), prescriptions (intended for one-time prescriptions need), limited transportation and also provides food from pantry. Financial assistance limited to $100 per 12-month period. Provides Christian counseling and referrals to other resources to solve the crisis. Applicants must bring: Valid NC picture ID, with Lenoir County address matching the bill's address, and the current bill for which applicant is seeking assistance. Usually, assistance is given until the 10th of the month on late bills.
Office open 1-3 pm, M-Th.
WAGES Weatherization/HARRP Program
https://www.wagesnc.org/programs/weatherization-harrp-program/
For more information please call: 919-734-1178, ext. 223.
Weatherization Program: helps to reduce the energy cost for low-income households through client education, air sealing, and adding insulation where practical
HARRP Program: focuses on the repair and/or replacement of heating and cooling devices in homes of eligible elderly and disabled persons. The programs serve Wayne, Greene, Wilson and Lenoir Counties.
Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants
NCBAM North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry
Rampin’ Up program, fall prevention resources
Synergy Home Care – homemaker services
https://synergyhomecare.com/nc-kinston-28501/care-and-companionship/
Phone: 252-751-5081
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Urgent Repair Program
https://nchfa.com/homeowners/repair-your-home/urgent-repair-program
Our Urgent Repair Program (URP) finances emergency home repairs for North Carolina homeowners who are elderly or have special needs and whose incomes are below 50% of the median for their area. Emergency repairs correct housing conditions that threaten your life or safety, such as failing septic systems, dangerous heating systems or rotten floors. The program can also pay for accessibility modifications that allow you to remain in your home after an injury or serious illness.
3508 Bush Street / Raleigh, NC 27609 / 919-877-5700
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Program
https://nchfa.com/current-homeowners/repair-your-home/single-family-rehabilitation-program
Lenoir County Council on Aging (LCCOA) Skinner Senior Center