Gaston County, NC Assistance Programs

Gaston County Housing Assistance Programs

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Gaston County.

Legal Aid of North Carolina

111 East Third Avenue, Suite 200
Gastonia, NC - 28052
(704) 865-2357
Services: (Serves Cleveland County) Free civil legal aid for low-income and elderly people. Cases include health, housing, government benefits, domestic violence, legal issues of consumption, and employment. This agency does not handle criminal or traffic cases. Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ..

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Bessemer City Crisis Center

111 N. 12th Street
Bessemer City, NC - 28016
704-629-2147
Hours: Mon: 11 am - 4 pm, Tues: 9 am - 4 pm, Wed: 9 am - 2 pm, Thurs: 9 am - 2 pm, Fri: 9 am - 4 pm, Sat: 9 am - 2 pm. Assistance with clothing, utilities, medical bills, medicine, food, housing, rent, information/referrals...

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Gaston County Food Assistance Programs

Our list of food assistance programs includes: food pantries, soup kitchens, congregate meal programs in Gaston County.

Trinity United Methodist

1513 Florida Street
Gastonia, NC - 28052
704-867-7830
They provide food boxes every Tuesday at 9:30 AM. ..

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Salvation Army Gastonia Free Meals

107 N. Broad Street
Gastonia, NC - 28052
704-867-6145
Free Meals 7 days a week. Daily Breakfast: 6:30 am - 7:00am Residents & Non-Residents Evening Meal: 5:00 pm Residents 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Non-Residents..

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Oxford House for Men - Faith

315 East Third Avenue
Gastonia, NC - 28054
704-671-4376
Oxford House is a self-managed, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts, offering shelter, meals, case management, individual counseling and group support. Funds may be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit. ..

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New Covenant Food Distribution Center

631 Efrid Street
Gastonia, NC - 28054
704-865-7729
Reservations are required and food is given to the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. First come, first serve Hours of Operation: Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday,    9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday,    9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ..

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Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Food Pantry

2311 Crescent Lane
Gastonia, NC - 28052
704-864-8616
Food Pantry Wednesday only: 9:30 am - 11:00 am - photo ID, SS card and food stamp case number needed..

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Dallas/High Shoals Christian Ministry

110 S. Gaston St
Dallas, NC - 28034
704-922-1236
They provide assistance with rent and utilities, resources (food and clothing), and spiritual help. Hours of operation: Between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday Between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM on Wednesday and Thursday ..

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Cramerton Ministerial Associates

171 S. Main Street
Cramerton, NC - 28032
704-756-1531
Hours: 9 am - 3 pm Call for Appointment. Assistance with utilities, medicine and gas - Cramerton Residents only. Food Pantry for anyone in need..

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Christ Community Church Food Pantry

1128 N. Ransom Street
Gastonia, NC - 28052
704-866-9801
No appointment needed. Food is provided every other Friday 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm, must complete food bank application on site...

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Cherryville Area Ministries

212 N. Mountain Street
Cherryville, NC - 28021
704-435-3816
Assistance: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. Saturday Hours: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Assistance with clothing, food, financial assistance for rent, utilities, medicine and medical bills...

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Belmont Community Organization (BCO)

91 E. Catawba Street
Belmont, NC - 28012
(704) 825-4526
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Free ssistance with food, clothing, medicine, rent, electric/gas bill payment assistance. ..

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B.R.E.A.D. Inc Food Pantry

161-B W. Franklin Blvd
Gastonia, NC -
704-854-9221
Food Pantry Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Food and groceries to the homeless, elderly and low-income individuals and/or families of Gaston County...

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Gaston County Homeless Shelters and Homeless Assistance Programs

Our list of homeless programs include emergency homeless shelters, day shelters, homeless resources for men, women, and families. Free public showers, etc

With Friends

2098 Keith Drive
Gastonia, NC - 28053
(704) 866-7774
Services: Offers temporary shelter to homeless young people. Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  ..

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The Salvation Army

107 South Broad St.
Gastonia, NC - 28052
(704) 867-6145
Provides emergency shelter for men, women, and families...

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Phoenix Community Outreach Center

809 W. Airline Avenue
Gastonia, NC - 28052
980-251-1874
Homeless assistance and prevention..

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Gaston County Various Assistance Programs

Below we list an array of other helpful resource programs we have found in Gaston County.

Second Harvest Food Bank

3146 Dallas High Shoals Hwy
Dallas, NC - 28034
704-922-1393
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm..

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Kiser Senior Center

123 West Pennsylvania Avenue
Bessemer, NC - 28016
(704)729-6465
The Kiser Senior Centers primary mission is to be a focal point in the community with services that support senior adults and promote the health, emotional, social, and intellectual well-being of senior adults living in the community. Through planned programs and activities, participants are offered enriching opportunities in a safe, fulfilling environment for seniors...

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Gastonia Street Ministry

416 West Main Ave
Gastonia, NC - 28052
(704) 605-3173
Free Supper: Tuesday & Thursday (around 8 pm)..

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Gaston County Senior Center

1303 Dallas-Cherryville Highway
Dallas, NC - 28034
(704)922-2170
The mission of the Gaston County Senior Center is to respond to the ever-changing needs of senior citizens and their families; to affect in positive ways their quality of life; and to assist in maintaining their independence...

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Catherine's House, Inc.

400 Mercy Dr.
Belmont, NC - 28012
(704) 825-9599
Services: Offers a three-month accommodation program for single women and women with children. Requirements: Phone interview required.  Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm ..

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Bethesda Mission Free dinner Gastonia

255 E. Main Street
Gastonia, NC -

Supper 7 days a week (around 8 pm)..

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Gaston County Assistance Locations

Government and Private Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.