SUPPORT SERVICES
Whether you need a meal, shelter, or someone to talk to, our support services are here for you. Both counties offer services to meet your basic needs and enhance your well-being, including food, clothing, shelter, and support groups where you can connect with others and find help.
Agencies like Reconciliation House and Neighbors Feeding Neighbors do more than just provide food—they offer a variety of essential services. These organizations help with clothing, emergency assistance, housing support, and other needs to support individuals and families facing tough times. They work to make sure people have the resources they need to get back on their feet and improve their lives.
MITCHELL COUNTY FOOD ACCESS
Organization | Phone | Contact Name | Email | Operating Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ave Maria Ministries | 828-742-6013 | Martha Muetzel | marthamuetzel@hotmail.com | Wednesday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Bakersville Baptist | 828-385-0133 | Sharon Webb | mtnbchwebbs@aol.com | Tuesday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (2nd Week of Month) |
Buladean Community Food Bank | 828-537-5141 | Misty Coleman | buladeancommunityfoodpantry@gmail.com | Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Meals on Wheels | 828-688-3019 | Kathy Garland | mitchellseniorcenter@yahoo.com | Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm |
Mitchell County Senior Center | 828-688-3019 | Kathy Garland | mitchellseniorcenter@yahoo.com | Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm |
Mitchell County Shepherd's Staff Food Pantry | 828-765-5385 | Larry Davis | shepardstaff@att.net | Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Neighbors Feeding Neighbors | 828-592-4089 | Amy Hoilman | nfnfoodministry@gmail.com | Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed daily for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00) |
Sevice Center for Latinos (Centro Latino) | 828-385-2309 | Silvia Peterson | latinoss1@yahoo.com | Monday - Friday 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (First Friday of each month at parking lot of 431 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine, NC 28777) |
YANCEY COUNTY FOOD ACCESS
Organization | Phone | Contact | Email | Operating Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Big Ivy Community Center | 828-626-3438 | Gina Elrod | bicc@bigivy.org | Tuesday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2nd, 3rd, 4th Week of Month), Wednesday 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
Feed My Sheep | 828-467-9640 | John Hall | rindiespa@yahoo.com | Friday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (4th Week of Month) |
M-Y UMC Center | 828-766-9385 | Carol Masters | deadheadlm@yahoo.com | Saturday 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM (2nd, 4th Week of Month) |
Meals on Wheels | 828-682-6011 | Jackie Thomas | jackie.thomas@yanceycountync.gov | Meals delivered Monday - Friday around 11:30am. |
Mt Pleasant Baptist Church Food Pantry | 828-284-1666 | Connie Buchanan | mountainconnie@yahoo.com | Friday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (1st, 2nd Week of Month) |
Reconciliation House | 828-682-7251 | John Miller | rechousehelp@gmail.com | Wednesday and Friday: 9am-12pm |
Yancey County Senior Center | 828-682-6011 | Jackie Thomas | jackie.thomas@yanceycountync.gov | Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5pm |
Yancey Feed-A-Child | 828-284-0316 | Robert Wyatt | feedachildyc@gmail.com | Varies - Contact for more information |
SHELTER AND HOUSING
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LEGAL COUNSEL AND ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES
Agency Name | County | Phone | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|---|---|
Guardian Ad Litem | Yancey | 828-682-4754 | Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5pm |
Toe River Project Access | Based in Mitchell, but serves Yancey as well | 828-766-1850 | Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm |
Toe River Children's Advocacy Center | Yancey | 828-675-1508 | Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm |
NCWorks Career Center | Yancey | 828-682-6618 | Mon-Thurs: 8am-4pm; Fri: 8am-12pm |
Veterans Services of Mitchell County | Mitchell | 828-688-2200 | Mon-Tues: 7:30am-4:30pm |
Yancey County DSS | Yancey | 828-682-6148 | Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5pm |
Mitchell County DSS | Mitchell | 828-537-1653 | Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm |
Legal Aid of NC | All of NC | 1-(866)-219-5262 | 8:30 AM-1:30 PM, Monday-Friday
5:30 PM-8:30 PM, Monday & Thursday |
Pisgah Legal Services | Mitchell | (828) 253-0406 | Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
Pisgah Legal Services | Yancey | (828) 253-0406 | Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
Mitchell County SafePlace | Mitchell | (828) 765-4015 | Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |