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Family help in Catawba County, North Carolina
48 places and programs in and around Catawba County that help families with food, diapers, healthcare, childcare, housing, and bills. Everything here is free to browse and free to contact.
Food assistance
8 listedAshure Ministry, Inc.
245 E N St, Newton, NC 28658, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Food pantry and crisis assistance for families
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Exodus Missionary - Food Distribution Center
122 8th Ave Dr SW, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Hickory Soup Kitchen
110 2nd St Pl SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Monday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
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S. Caldwell Family Worship Center - Food Distribution Center
4160 US-321, Hickory, NC 29053, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Salvation Army Hickory Food Pantry
771 3rd Ave Pl SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Second Harvest Food Bank
538 1st Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
500 B Spratt Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
Food bank serving Catawba County, North Carolina. They distribute food through local pantries, mobile distributions, and meal programs in the Catawba County area. Visit their website or call to find the food assistance nearest you.
Who it is for: Open to families and individuals in need of food.
Senior Nutrition Services of Catawba County
507 Boundary St SW, Newton, NC 28658, USA
Monday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Open to families and individuals in need of food. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Diapers & baby supplies
1 listedPregnancy Care Center
222 2nd Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Healthcare & clinics
7 listedCatawba County Health Department
3070 11th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Catawba County Public Health
3070 11th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Catawba Valley Health System’s Occupational Health Center & Employee Wellness Clinic
1224 Commerce St SW Ste 1224-B, Conover, NC 28613, USA
Monday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Friday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
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Catawba Valley Healthcare - Hickory Clinic
327 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Catawba Valley Medical Center
810 Fairgrove Church Rd SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Monday: Open 24 hours · Tuesday: Open 24 hours · Wednesday: Open 24 hours · Thursday: Open 24 hours · Friday: Open 24 hours · Saturday: Open 24 hours · Sunday: Open 24 hours
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Council on Adolescents of Catawba County
1120 Fairgrove Church Rd SE Ste 22, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Healthcare and medical services
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
The HealthFirst Center
3509 Graystone Pl SE, Conover, NC 28613, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Healthcare services, clinic, primary care
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Childcare & early education
11 listedA New Beginning Children's Learning Center - Sherrills Ford
7733 Sherrills Ford Rd, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673, USA
Monday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
A New Beginning Children’s Learning Center – Newton
15 E 22nd St, Newton, NC 28658, USA
Monday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Abernethy Memorial Child Daycare Center
1220 N Shipp Ave, Newton, NC 28658, USA
Monday: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Thursday: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
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Catawba County Partnership for Children
738 4th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Catawba County Schools
2110 Main Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
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Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Catawba Ridge Child Development Center
1635 20th Ave Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
Monday: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Thursday: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Fairgrove KinderCare
1031 Fairgrove Church Rd SE, Conover, NC 28613, USA
Monday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Footsteps Childcare Center
5122 Fleetwood Dr, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Monday: 7:15 AM – 5:45 PM · Tuesday: 7:15 AM – 5:45 PM · Wednesday: 7:15 AM – 5:45 PM · Thursday: 7:15 AM – 5:45 PM · Friday: 7:15 AM – 5:45 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
La Vie Christian Academy
423 3rd Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Newton Head Start
249 E N St, Newton, NC 28658, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Tabernacle Kids Early Learning Center
1405 29th Ave Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Housing & shelter
3 listedAdministrative Offices of Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley
102 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry
31 1st Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Assistance for homeless and transitionally housed community members
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley
1615 8th St Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Utilities & financial help
4 listedCatawba County Emergency Services
100 Government Dr, Newton, NC 28658, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
Catawba County Social Services
3030 11th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
Children's Resource Center
738 4th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
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The Salvation Army Crisis Help Center
771 4th Ave Pl SE, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
Domestic violence & safety
4 listedCatawba Women's Center
1501 Tate Blvd SE #201, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Safe Harbor of NC
112 2nd Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
The Chamber of Catawba County
1055 Southgate Corporate Park SW, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
others begin with a deeply personal experience
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
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Women's Resource Center
125 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Employment & job training
3 listedGoodwill Outlet Store
835 Conover Blvd E, Conover, NC 28613, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Goodwill Store and Donation Center
1172 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Employment and job training
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Workforce Solutions Complex
1980 Startown Rd, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Education & after-school
3 listedHickory Foundation YMCA
701 1st St NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Friday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Hickory PORCH
2505 1st Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Food assistance for families with students in public schools.
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Sweetwater School
2110 Main Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Community centers & general help
2 listedCatawba County Government Center
25 Government Dr, Newton, NC 28658, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
In My Fathers House Community Support Services Network Inc.
108 E 1st St, Newton, NC 28658, USA
Monday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: Closed · Friday: Closed · Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Other
2 listedCatawba County United Way Inc.
2760 Tate Blvd, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
The local United Way. It funds community agencies rather than giving help directly, and can point you to the right one.
Giving Kids Hope Foundation
2425 N Center St #304, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Provides financial support and essential everyday items for children in foster care.
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
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Most families are eligible for programs they have never applied to. WIC reaches fewer than half the children who qualify, and one in five eligible workers never claims a tax credit worth thousands. Answer five things and see what is probably yours.
National helplines, open to every family
These work anywhere in the United States, most of them around the clock.
Feeding America Food Bank Finder
Find your local Feeding America food bank and nearby pantries anywhere in the United States.
Who it is for: Open to everyone
SNAP Food Assistance (USDA state directory)
Apply for SNAP (food stamps) to help buy groceries. Use the directory to find your state SNAP office and application.
Who it is for: Income-eligible households
USDA National Hunger Hotline
Monday to Friday, 7am to 10pm ET
Free help finding food assistance anywhere in the country. Call to be connected with food pantries, meal sites, and benefit programs. Available in English and Spanish.
Who it is for: Open to everyone
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National Diaper Bank Network
Find a diaper bank near you anywhere in the United States.
Who it is for: Families in need of diapers
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. Call or text 24/7; interpreter services available.
Who it is for: Pregnant and postpartum people and their families
Postpartum Support International
Support and resources for parents experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety challenges. Call or text the helpline to be connected with local support.
Who it is for: New and expecting parents
WIC Nutrition Program (USDA)
Free healthy food, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under 5. Find and apply at your local WIC clinic.
Who it is for: Income-eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under 5
Find a Health Center (HRSA)
Find a community health center near you that provides care on a sliding fee scale, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
Who it is for: Open to all; sliding-scale fees
Health Insurance Marketplace (HealthCare.gov)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Enroll in health coverage for your family, with financial help based on income. Call or apply online; the call center is open 24/7.
Who it is for: Open to all; subsidies based on income
Insure Kids Now (Medicaid and CHIP for children)
Free or low-cost health and dental coverage for children and teens through Medicaid and CHIP. Call to be connected with your state program and get help enrolling.
Who it is for: Children and teens in income-eligible families
Childcare.gov
Find child care options, financial assistance, and your state child care resources anywhere in the United States.
Who it is for: Open to all families
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free early education, child care, and family support for income-eligible families with children from birth to age 5. Use the locator to find a program near you.
Who it is for: Income-eligible families with children birth to age 5
211 (United Way)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential help available 24/7 in every state. Dial 211 to connect with local resources for housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and more.
Who it is for: Open to everyone
HUD Housing Counseling
Free, HUD-approved counseling for renters and homeowners. Get help finding rental assistance, avoiding eviction or foreclosure, and locating affordable housing.
Who it is for: Open to renters and homeowners
National Runaway Safeline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Help and resources for youth experiencing homelessness or thinking about running away, and for their families. Available 24/7 by call, text, or chat.
Who it is for: Youth and families
LIHEAP Energy Assistance (National Energy Assistance Referral)
Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm ET
Free help paying heating and cooling bills. Call to be connected with the energy assistance office that serves your area, or visit EnergyHelp.us to find it.
Who it is for: Income-eligible households
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential crisis support available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress or thinking about suicide. Call or text 988, or chat online. Help is available in English and Spanish.
Who it is for: Anyone in crisis; free and confidential
Disaster Distress Helpline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential crisis counseling for anyone in emotional distress related to a disaster. Call or text 24/7.
Who it is for: Anyone affected by a disaster
SAMHSA National Helpline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish.
Who it is for: Open to everyone; free and confidential
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
24/7 confidential support for children, teens, parents, and anyone worried about a child. Counselors answer questions, talk through difficult situations, and connect you with local resources. Call or text.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone affected by domestic violence. Call, text START to 88788, or chat online to talk with an advocate, plan for safety, and find local help.
Who it is for: Anyone affected by domestic violence; free and confidential
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential support for survivors of sexual assault, available 24/7. Call or chat online to reach a trained advocate.
Who it is for: Survivors of sexual assault; free and confidential
Find Legal Aid (Legal Services Corporation)
Search for the free civil legal aid office that serves your county. LSC funds nonprofit legal aid organizations in every state for issues like housing, custody, benefits, and debt.
LawHelp.org (free legal aid finder)
Find free legal aid and self-help resources in your state for housing, family, public benefits, safety, and more.
Who it is for: Income-eligible individuals and families
CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)
Free job search help, training and certification info, and resume guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor. Use the Local Help section to find your nearest American Job Center for free in-person employment services.
211 Transportation Help (United Way)
Free, confidential referrals to local transportation help such as rides to medical appointments, bus passes, and gas vouchers where available. If you have Medicaid, also ask your state Medicaid office about free rides to covered medical appointments.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (club finder)
After-school and summer programs for ages 6 to 18, including sports leagues, STEM labs, and meals at many clubs. Use the finder to locate a club near you.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Free, age-appropriate books mailed each month to children from birth to age 5, at no cost to families. Available where a local program operates; use the finder to check your area and register your child online.
Who it is for: Any Missouri child under age 5, regardless of income
YMCA (Find Your Y)
Youth programs, child care, camps, and family activities at local YMCAs nationwide. Use the locator to find your nearest Y and see which youth programs it offers.
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