Elkin
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Local offices in Elkin
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Nonprofit
NC 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs such as housing, food, utilities, and health care.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Elkin Recreation Center
399 Hwy 268 W, Elkin, NC 28621
Help here
- Recreation and fitnessUse the fitness rooms and gym or ask about recreation programs and senior fitness options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on elkin.recdesk.com
State office
NCDMV Driver License Office, Elkin
1687 N Bridge St, Elkin, NC 28621
Help here
- Driver license servicesApply for or renew a North Carolina driver license or identification card.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Library · Regional office
Elkin Public Library
111 N Front St, Elkin, NC 28621
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library computers, or get copies and fax service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nwrl.org
Local office · City office
Town of Elkin Town Hall
226 N Bridge St, Elkin, NC 28621
Help here
- Town services and informationVisit Town Hall for help with town services and questions.
- Water bill helpAsk Town staff about water service, utility bills, or emergency help with a bill.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on elkinnc.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Elkin first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Food Pantry & Clothing Closet
Bethabara Moravian Church
32 miles from the center of Elkin2100 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month)
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on bethabara.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Refuge Food Pantry
Cathedral of Refuge
34 miles from the center of Elkin534 Oak Summit Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10:00am-12:00am
Listed on refugews.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
The Dwelling Community Meal
The Dwelling
35 miles from the center of Elkin502 N Broad Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Sunday mornings: 10:00am(ish) fellowship with light breakfast; 12:00pm(ish) community meal
Who can come: The community
Listed on thedwellingws.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food Pantry & Diaper Bank
The Shalom Project
35 miles from the center of Elkin726 N Cherry St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
What to bring: Clients may use the pantry once every 28 days.
Listed on theshalomprojectnc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Samaritan Soup Kitchen
Samaritan Ministries
35 miles from the center of Elkin414 E Northwest Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 1 PM
- Tue11 AM to 1 PM
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM
- Thu11 AM to 1 PM
- Fri11 AM to 1 PM
- Sat11 AM to 1 PM
- Sun12 PM to 2 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
Listed on samaritanforsyth.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte Food Pantry
Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte
36 miles from the center of Elkin1612 14th Street NE, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Hours
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
What to bring: Call at least 24 hours ahead to schedule an appointment. Appointments can also be scheduled online.
Listed on ccdoc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Elkin
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina
3330 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc
533 North Carolina Ave., Hwy 601N, Boonville, NC 27011
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Surry County
Elkin is in Surry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Surry County Department of Social Services
118 Hamby Road, Dobson, NC 27017
Help here
- Benefits and social servicesAsk about county social services and apply for available benefits.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county social services office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Public health · County office
Surry County Health and Nutrition Center WIC Clinic
118 Hamby Road, Dobson, NC 27017
Help here
- WICAsk about WIC food and nutrition support and make an appointment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
ARCAP Community Action Agency
533 North Carolina Avenue, Boonville, NC 27011
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about community action services available to Surry County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nccaa.net
Public health · County office
Surry County Health and Nutrition Center
118 Hamby Road, Dobson, NC 27017
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department about local public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.surry.nc.us
Emergency help · County office
Surry County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsContact the county office for emergency preparedness information and local alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdps.gov
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center of Surry County
942 West Pine Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, career advice, and training opportunities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jetzero.ncworks.gov
North Carolina programs by kind of help
These are run by North Carolina and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- NC 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988