The Family Focus Guide helps families and individuals in and around the Fayetteville area find resources in our community.
If you have a service-focused organization that serves families in the Fayetteville, Cumberland County area and would like to be listed, please email us at [email protected].
Emergency financial assistance up to $200/year for prescription drugs, medical supplies, dental extractions, medical equipment, vision services, orthotics and prosthetics, and gas money for out-of-town medical appointments. Diabetic management services including monitoring clinics, classes, and exercise. Eat Smart, Move More, a program of healthy living taught to church or civic groups. Medical equipment loan: wheelchairs, walkers, bath assisting devices, bedside commodes, other. Closed for lunch from 12-1PM
Emergency assistance includes food - rent - utilities - local bus passes - baby clothes, and other items. Family support casework management and psychosocial counseling are also available.
Food Pantry Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Center for Economic Empowerment and Development is a Lease to Home program. The C.E.E.D is an innovative program focused on assisting people in transitioning from homelessness to home ownership. The main purpose of this program, is to offer individuals and families from all backgrounds, an affordable and safe place to live. This includes rentals as well as the opportunity to become homeowners.
The program serves North Carolina residents under age 21 with chronic or organic defects or conditions that hinder normal growth and development. Provides financial aid for medical bills including hospital and physician’s bills, rehabilitation, and equipment. Service is for chronic conditions only and not acute conditions. Call the CSHS Helpline to find out what conditions are covered.
Assists individuals with rare diseases with medically related financial needs, veterans and first responders in need of quality of life enhancements, and underfunded education programs and nonprofit organizations serving these populations.
Helps with medically related needs and quality of life enhancements. Purchases items directly for individuals, which typically include medical equipment, home modifications, and co-payments for treatments or medications not covered by the patient's insurance. Some examples: therapy equipment and sessions not covered by insurance, handicap accessible home and car modifications, mobility items, purchasing of developmental and learning devices, co-pays for medically necessary surgeries and medications, other medical needs as recommended by a medical professional.
Not able to assist with past medical bills, funeral costs, lost family income due to disability or death in the family, experimental procedures that do not have federal or other governmental body approval, In Vitro Fertilization Costs (IVF).
Our Clothes Closet is a ministry of Evans Metropolitan Church with the purpose of providing clothing to needy families or individuals in the Fayetteville, NC community. The Clothes Closet is open on each Wednesday from 10 AM until 12 PM. The Clothes Closet is located in the Outreach Ministry Building on the Evans Metropolitan Church campus. Donations may be made Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in the church office. We ask that all clothes being donated be clean and in good condition.
Since 1982, we have seen literally thousands of people come to us in need. Through the years our community has generously donated clothing and food to reach out to their neighbors.
Due to trying economic times and cuts in social programs, many come to Operation Blessing to have their needs met, all without cost. We accept weather appropriate clothing, new underwear and socks along with diapers for infants/toddlers, as well as food items that will help fill the gap for families of various sizes. Food assistance is always highly sought after.
Provides food and clothing to people in need. Also provides fans during summer (to seniors only) and blankets during winter. All items depend on donations and may not always be available.
The Community Service Center provides emergency clothing and limited food items for those in need. Must be referred from Dept. of Social Services or other social service agency.
