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Alexander County Affordable Housing Resources

Rental, Mortgage & Utility Assistance

Western Piedmont Council of Governments: Section 8 Housing Program

Section 8 housing offers vouchers for rental assistance. Counseling on rentals and relocation is provided. The recipient may be allowed to pay 40% of their monthly expenses on rent and utilities

(828) 322-9191

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Habitat for Humanity (828) 635-7889

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Alexander County Department of Social Services

Provides utility assistance with heating and cooling costs. Only provides assistance for emergency situations; must have final notice.

828-632-1080

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*Salvation Army Alexander Service Center

Provides assistance to those who are experiencing a financial crisis: rent to avoid eviction, utility bill to prevent disconnection, food and clothing assistance.

828-352-9276

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Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens and Delivered Meals

*Christian Crisis Center-Food Assistance

Food, clothing, and financial assistance to families in crisis due to disaster, fire, domestic violence, or layoffs, accidents, or surgery.

828-532-0022

*Stony Point Christian Ministry

Provides emergency food, clothing and financial assistance.

704-585-6521 Extension 13

Good Samaritan Food Pantry

Provides emergency food boxes and health care items.

828-495-8251

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Womanade Financial Assistance 

Provides financial assistance through one-time grants of up to $500. Womenade works to help individuals who are otherwise self-sufficient and are experiencing a temporary set-back or financial hardship.

828-322-6333

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Hiddenite Food Pantry

Mission Statement: To alleviate the impact of hunger in our community by providing food and basic needs. Food pantry is open Tuesday & Thursday 4pm-6pm located at 45 Fire Department Ct

PO Box 84 Hiddenite, NC 28636

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