Food Assistance

The following organizations help individuals obtain food or access to food.

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

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.