Resources

Community Resources & Assistance

Finding the right help should be easier. This directory connects individuals and families with shelter, food, affordable housing, and other essential services in Moore County, plus resource guides for nearby communities.

Family Promise shares these listings as a community service. Other organizations manage their own programs. Please call to confirm current services, eligibility, hours, and availability before visiting.

Shelter & housing help in Moore County

These programs offer different types of help. Call first to ask about referrals, eligibility, and space. Recovery residences listed below are specialized programs, not general emergency shelters.

Family Promise of Moore County

Family shelter & support

Shelter, meals, and case management for families experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Start with the shelter application or call the office.

Friend to Friend

Domestic violence & sexual assault support

Confidential crisis support, advocacy, and safe shelter for people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. Call the crisis line for help; the shelter location is confidential.

Team Workz

Outreach & shelter connections

Offers basic necessities and help connecting people to limited emergency shelter or temporary extreme-weather housing. Call to learn what assistance is available.

Address
152 S. Stephens St., Southern Pines, NC

This is not a standing overnight shelter.

Sandhills Community Action Program

Housing programs & counseling

Offers housing choice voucher administration, housing counseling, and self-sufficiency programs. Ask directly which programs are accepting inquiries and whether you qualify.

Address
340 Commerce Ave., Suite 20, Southern Pines, NC

Bethany House

Women’s recovery residence

A structured sober residence for adult women in substance use recovery. Review admission requirements or call before seeking placement.

Address
240 E. Vermont Ave., Southern Pines, NC

Specialized recovery housing; not a general family shelter.

Bethesda Inc.

Substance use recovery residence

State-listed supervised living and substance use treatment services in Aberdeen. Call to confirm the current program, admission process, and eligibility.

Address
204 N. Pine St., Building A, Aberdeen, NC

Specialized recovery care; not a general emergency shelter.

Food & meals in Moore County

Food distribution times and service areas can change. Contact each provider before visiting.

Sandhills Coalition for Human Care

Food pantry & basic needs

Provides food and other basic support to neighbors in need, including clothing and help with urgent household expenses.

Address
1500 W. Indiana Ave., Southern Pines, NC

Robbins Area Christian Ministries

Food & essentials

Community ministry serving the Robbins area with food, clothing, and some emergency utility assistance. Call to confirm current distribution details.

Address
120 S. Middleton St., Robbins, NC

Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina — Sandhills Branch

Food bank partner network

Supplies partner food programs across the region. Use its food-finder to locate a distribution site that serves individuals and families.

Office
195 Sandy Ave., Southern Pines, NC

The branch is a regional food-bank facility, not a confirmed walk-in pantry.

Vass Community Food Pantry

Food pantry

Vass-area food assistance listed in the Moore County Health Department resource guide. Call to confirm service times and requirements.

Meals on Wheels of the Sandhills

Home-delivered meals

Delivers meals to eligible homebound neighbors. Contact the program to confirm whether your address is in its current delivery area.

Office
1975 Juniper Lake Rd., Unit A1, West End, NC

This is a delivery program, not a walk-in meal site.

Affordable housing & apartments in Moore County

These are longer-term housing options, not emergency shelters. Contact each organization or property directly about eligibility, applications, vacancies, and waiting lists. A listing here does not mean a unit is available.

Southern Pines Housing Authority

Public housing

Administers public housing in Southern Pines. Ask the authority about its application process and eligibility.

Address
801 S. Mechanic St., Southern Pines, NC

Contact directly about eligibility, applications, vacancies, and waiting lists.

Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills

Affordable homeownership & repair

Offers affordable homeownership and home-repair programs for eligible households. This is not an apartment rental program.

Address
2268 NC Highway 5, Aberdeen, NC

Contact directly about eligibility and applications; Habitat can explain current opportunities.

Sandhills Community Action Program

Vouchers & housing counseling

Administers housing choice vouchers and offers housing counseling and other housing-related programs.

Address
340 Commerce Ave., Suite 20, Southern Pines, NC

Contact directly about eligibility, applications, voucher availability, and waiting lists.

Creston Commons

Income-restricted apartments

Affordable apartment community in Southern Pines. The property owner now presents former Phase II together with Creston Commons.

Address
555 Talmadge Dr., Southern Pines, NC

Contact leasing about eligibility, applications, vacancies, and waiting lists.

Hunters Glen

Apartment community

Southern Pines apartment community managed by Partnership Property Management; its listing states that vouchers are accepted.

Address
1655 Central Dr., Apt. 7-B, Southern Pines, NC

Contact leasing about eligibility, applications, vacancies, and waiting lists.

Timberlane Apartments

Apartment community

Southern Pines apartment community managed by Partnership Property Management. Ask the property about income limits or rental assistance that may apply.

Address
190-C Murray Hill Rd., Southern Pines, NC

Contact leasing about eligibility, applications, vacancies, and waiting lists.

Jackson Terrace I & II

Senior apartments

Sandhills Community Action describes Jackson Terrace as affordable apartments in Carthage for adults age 62 and older.

Contact the property about eligibility, applications, vacancies, and waiting lists.

Other assistance in Moore County

Find help with benefits, health care, work, child care, transportation, and family support.

Moore County Department of Social Services

Public benefits & emergency help

Local office for Food and Nutrition Services (SNAP), Medicaid, Work First, child care support, and other social services. Ask about current emergency assistance programs.

Address
1036 Carriage Oaks Dr., Carthage, NC

Northern Moore Family Resource Center

Children & families

Family and youth programs in the Robbins area, including early childhood activities and after-school support.

Address
116 Horner St., Robbins, NC

Moore Free & Charitable Clinic

Medical care

Primary and preventive care for eligible uninsured Moore County residents, with some additional services. Appointments are required.

Address
211 Trimble Plant Rd., Suite C, Southern Pines, NC

NCWorks Career Center — Moore County

Jobs & training

Career-center assistance with job search, employment services, and training resources.

Address
245 Shepherd Trail, Aberdeen, NC

Partners for Children & Families

Child care navigation

Helps families find child care and connects them with early childhood resources. It is a referral and support organization, not a child care center.

Address
7720 NC Highway 22, Carthage, NC

Moore County Transportation Services

Transportation

County transportation and trip programs may help eligible residents reach medical care, work, education, grocery stores, and other destinations. Call about service area, scheduling, and fares.

Address
302 Monroe St., Carthage, NC

Trillium Health Resources

Mental health & substance use navigation

Helps eligible Medicaid and uninsured residents connect with behavioral health services in Moore County. Member services can explain coverage and help locate providers.

Crisis
1-888-302-0738 (24/7)

Resources in Surrounding Counties

Looking for assistance outside Moore County? These county guides and resource hubs can help you find food, shelter, housing, and other essential services. Some published guides are older; confirm details with the provider.

Hoke County

County Health page linking to a 2022 community resource directory and health reports. Confirm details in the guide before visiting.

View county resource directory →

Additional North Carolina Resources

These statewide services can help when you are not sure where to start.

NC ePASS

Apply for or manage public benefits such as food assistance and Medicaid.

Visit NC ePASS

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