Spencer
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Local offices in Spencer
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Nonprofit
First Community Building of Spencer
215 Fifth St., Spencer, NC 28159
Help here
- Senior lunch clubOlder adults can ask about the local lunch club and its meal and social activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ruftyholmes.org
Utilities · City office
Spencer Public Works Department
600 Sowers Ferry Road, Spencer, NC 28159
Help here
- Trash and recyclingGet information about town trash collection and bring accepted recyclables to the town recycling center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on spencernc.gov
Local office · City office
Town Hall
460 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer, NC 28159
Help here
- Town services and bill questionsContact Town Hall for help with town services, solid waste collection fees, and payment questions.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on spencernc.gov
Library · City office
Spencer Town Library
300 Fourth St., Spencer, NC 28159
Help here
- Library materials and activitiesGet a library card, borrow books and DVDs, use Wi-Fi, and ask about library events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on spencernc.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Spencer first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
We Care House Food Pantry
St. Peter's World Outreach Center
27 miles from the center of Spencer3683 Old Lexington Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Who can come: Members, visitors and the community
Listed on spwoc.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Sunnyside Ministry
28 miles from the center of Spencer319 Haled Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 11 AM; 1 PM to 3 PM
- Tue9 AM to 11 AM; 1 PM to 3 PM
- Wed9 AM to 11 AM; 1 PM to 3 PM
- Thu9 AM to 11 AM; 1 PM to 3 PM
- Fri9 AM to 11 AM
Listed on co.davidson.nc.us, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Impact Food Pantry
Central Triad Church
28 miles from the center of Spencer2925 Cole Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (4th of the month). Or until supplies last
Who can come: Anyone in need throughout Winston-Salem and the Piedmont Triad
What to bring: Bring a Second Harvest Food Bank card if you have one, or a valid ID or driver's license. No registration is needed.
Listed on centraltriadchurch.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
The Dwelling Community Meal
The Dwelling
29 miles from the center of Spencer502 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
30 miles from the center of Spencer726 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
30 miles from the center of Spencer414 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
Nonprofits that serve Spencer
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 Metrolina
500 B Spratt St., Charlotte, NC 28206
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
Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency, Inc
1300 W. Bank Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Rowan County
Spencer is in Rowan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Rowan County Department of Social Services
1813 E Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28146
Help here
- Benefits and family supportGet help applying for public benefits and finding support for your family.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rowancountync.gov
Public health · County office
Rowan County WIC Program
1811 E Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28146
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get nutrition support and food benefits for women, infants, and children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rowancountync.gov
Housing help · County office
Rowan County Housing Authority
310 Long Meadow Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147
Help here
- Housing choice vouchersAsk about housing voucher availability, requirements, and wait lists.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rowancountync.gov
Housing help · City office
City of Salisbury Housing Authority
200 S Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28146
Help here
- Housing choice vouchersAsk about housing voucher availability, requirements, and wait lists.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rowancountync.gov
Housing help · City office
Town of East Spencer Housing Authority
East Spencer, NC 28039
Help here
- Housing choice vouchersAsk about housing voucher availability, requirements, and wait lists.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rowancountync.gov
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
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988