Food Assistance
The following organizations help individuals obtain food or access to food.
Agape Care & Share, Inc.
336-744-4004
www.dreamcenterforsyth.com
Catholic Charities
336-727-0705
www.ccdoc.org
Crisis Control Ministry
Kernersville: 336-996-5401
Winston-Salem – 336-724-7453
www.crisiscontrol.org
Department of Social Services
Food Stamps
336-703-3800
www.co.forsyth.nc.us/dss
Lewisville Community Assistance Program
Lewisville residents only
336-945-3203
Salvation Army
336-722-8721
www.salvationarmyusa.org
Samaritan Ministries Soup Kitchen
336-748-1962
www.samaritanforsyth.org
Senior Services, Inc.
Meals-on-Wheels (60+): 336-725-0907
Senior Lunch (60+): 336-725-0907
www.seniorservicesinc.org
Sunnyside Ministry
336-724-7558
(Zip code 27017 and 27127 only)
www.sunnysideministry.org
Q: Am I eligible for food stamps, and how do I apply?
A: Eligibility for food stamps is based on household income and expenses. There are several ways for Forsyth County residents to apply.
- In person at
Forsyth County Department of Social Services
741 Highland Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27101 - Click here to download a mail-in application.
Submit to the following address:
Forsyth County Department of Social Services
741 Highland Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Attn: Food Stamps - Complete online here.
Q: Where are the local food pantries?
A: Click here to view the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina list of partner programs in Forsyth County. You will probably want to check on the hours for a specific location before you visit it.