COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Everyone experiences hard times. We have compiled a list below of local resources in the hopes it may assist someone experiencing difficulties.
For a more extensive list of resources, please visit the NC211 website and search for your specific need; it includes many government and community-based resources for assistance with rent payments, utilities payments, and housing issues.
General Info
Johnston County, North Carolina Links for all Johnston County departments can be found here.
Town of Selma Links for all Town of Selma departments can be found here.
Safety
Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse Harbor, Inc. offers shelter to victims of domestic violence or sexual assault or displaced homemakers for up to 45 days for women and children. The Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week: 919-631-5478. They also provide referrals to legal services.
Smithfield Rescue Mission Smithfield Rescue Mission exists to proclaim the love of Jesus for those who are homeless and in crisis. We do this by providing shelter, life necessities, and life-changing programs to break the cycle of poverty.
Street Reach of Johnston County Street Reach is dedicated to serving individuals experiencing homelessness in Selma, Smithfield, and surrounding areas. 919-912-9854 info@jocostreetreach.org
Town of Selma Police Department
1200 S Pollock Street, Selma, NC
Town of Clayton Police Department
315 E 2nd Street, Clayton, NC
Town of Four Oaks Police Department
304 N Main Street, Four Oaks, NC
Town of Kenly Police Department
207 W 2nd Street, Kenly, NC
Town of Pine Level Police Department
306 E Brown Street, Pine Level, NC
Town of Princeton Police Department
503 Dr Donnie H Jones Jr Blvd West, Princeton, NC
Financial Aid
Johnston County Health & Human Services List of links to groups providing Human Services in the county.
Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action The S.T.A.R.S. Program is a self-sufficiency program designed to help low-income residents in Johnston, Lee and Harnett County identify and eliminate barriers that have prevented them from becoming independent. S.T.A.R.S. areas of concentration include: Employment, Education, Housing, Financial Literacy (budgeting) and goal-setting. If you are interested in making a positive change in your life, the lives of your family and your community…..contact us today.
United Way 211 Hotline NC 211 is an information and referral service provided by United Way of North Carolina. Families and individuals in all 100 counties in North Carolina can call to obtain free and confidential information on health and human services within their community. Available in most languages, NC 211 is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Food & Clothing
Food Pantry @ Edgerton
Every 1st & 3rd Thursday 8:30am – 11am
First come first serve until all food is distributed.
No requirements
For more info, please call Cynthia Stell.
Clayton Area Ministries - FOOD
Contact: Dale Matthews
704 E. Main St. Clayton, NC 27520
claytonareaministries@gmail.com
Requires church vouchers
M-T-W-F 1 pm-3 pm
Iglesia De Dios Cristo Renentor -FOOD
Contact: Franklin Ruiz
2504 Hwy 310 N Dunn, NC
2nd and 4th Saturday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Power of Praise Tabernacle - FOOD
Contact: Pastor Annie Hinnant
1100 S. Market St. Benson, NC
A Touch From Above Faith
654 Main St Wilson Mills, NC 27593
1st & 3rd Tuesday 6pm-7pm, Saturdays for Emergency call ins
The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
Mission: Nourish people. Build solutions. Empower communities.
Vision: No one goes hungry.
https://foodbankcenc.org/food-finder/
Children's Clothing Closet @ Edgerton
Our Children's Clothing Closet provides quality, gently used clothing for our local youth.
No requirements.
For more info, please call or text Marie West.
Kenly Area Ministries -FOOD
Contact: Lulu Jolliff
Kenly residents only:Application & voucher required
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M-Th-F 9 am – 11 am
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Tues 2 pm – 3 pm
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Wed 2 pm – 5 pm
First Missionary Baptist Wilson Mills
40 Durant Rd Clayton, NC 27527
M-T-W delivery program, call for more information
Salvation Army-Smithfield
306 N Brightleaf Blvd Smithfield, NC 27577
Fridays 9-11 am
Good News Buenas Nuevas
2176-D US 70 A Hwy Pine Level , NC
Wednesdays 1:30-5pm
2nd & 4th Thursdays 1:30 - 5pm
Education & Employment
Autism Society of NC (Johnston County Local Unit) Provides support and counseling for parents of autistic children.
Boys & Girls Club of Johnston County Community based organization providing young people ages 6 to 16 with a fun, safe, and constructive after-school environment.
Early Learning Center Provides childcare for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age
Johnston County Industries at 1100 E Preston St, Selma helps persons with disabilities find employment with local businesses. For those who may consider themselves to have aged out of the workforce and have low income
Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action Head Start program provides pre-school services to pregnant mothers and for children 6 weeks to 4 years old.
National Council on Aging provides both job training and placements for those 55 years and older.
NC Works Career Center is a government service designed to help area residents find employment, meet the needs of businesses by training and educating the local workforce, assist area businesses in filling their job openings, and offer assistance in paying for schooling. They have an extensive website and offer many locally tailored resources.
Partnership for Children of Johnston County The Johnston Inclusion Support Services Program provides consultation, technical assistance and training to childcare providers and families of children in care when there is a developmental, behavioral, or social-emotional concern The Child Care Referrals and Family Services section provides assistantce such as diapers, baby formula, emergency clothing, and emergency utility assistance (depending on availability) Available is a Pre-K for qualifying 4 year old children Car seats can be bought at a minimal cost
Work First Family Assistance provides work opportunities for welfare recipients. It is located at 714 North Street, Smithfield, NC and can be reached at 919-989-5342.