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 & supportShelter, meals, and case management for families experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Start with the shelter application or call the office.
- Phone
- 910-944-7149
Friend to Friend
Domestic violence & sexual assault supportConfidential 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.
- Crisis
- 910-947-3333
- Website
- Friend to Friend services
Team Workz
Outreach & shelter connectionsOffers 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
- Phone
- 910-315-0262
- Website
- Team Workz programs
This is not a standing overnight shelter.
Sandhills Community Action Program
Housing programs & counselingOffers 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
- Phone
- 910-947-5675
Bethany House
Women’s recovery residenceA 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
- Phone
- 910-692-0779
Specialized recovery housing; not a general family shelter.
Bethesda Inc.
Substance use recovery residenceState-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
- Phone
- 910-944-7700
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 needsProvides 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
- Phone
- 910-693-1600
- Website
- Sandhills Coalition services
Robbins Area Christian Ministries
Food & essentialsCommunity 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
- Phone
- 910-948-4211
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina — Sandhills Branch
Food bank partner networkSupplies 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
- Phone
- 910-692-5959
- Website
- Find nearby food assistance
The branch is a regional food-bank facility, not a confirmed walk-in pantry.
Vass Community Food Pantry
Food pantryVass-area food assistance listed in the Moore County Health Department resource guide. Call to confirm service times and requirements.
- Phone
- 910-639-4400
Meals on Wheels of the Sandhills
Home-delivered mealsDelivers 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
- Phone
- 910-704-9810
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 housingAdministers public housing in Southern Pines. Ask the authority about its application process and eligibility.
- Address
- 801 S. Mechanic St., Southern Pines, NC
- Phone
- 910-692-2042
Contact directly about eligibility, applications, vacancies, and waiting lists.
Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Affordable homeownership & repairOffers affordable homeownership and home-repair programs for eligible households. This is not an apartment rental program.
- Address
- 2268 NC Highway 5, Aberdeen, NC
- Phone
- 910-295-1934
- Website
- Habitat home programs
Contact directly about eligibility and applications; Habitat can explain current opportunities.
Sandhills Community Action Program
Vouchers & housing counselingAdministers housing choice vouchers and offers housing counseling and other housing-related programs.
- Address
- 340 Commerce Ave., Suite 20, Southern Pines, NC
- Phone
- 910-947-5675
Contact directly about eligibility, applications, voucher availability, and waiting lists.
Creston Commons
Income-restricted apartmentsAffordable apartment community in Southern Pines. The property owner now presents former Phase II together with Creston Commons.
- Address
- 555 Talmadge Dr., Southern Pines, NC
- Phone
- 910-692-7626
Contact leasing about eligibility, applications, vacancies, and waiting lists.
Hunters Glen
Apartment communitySouthern 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
- Phone
- 910-692-4081
Contact leasing about eligibility, applications, vacancies, and waiting lists.
Timberlane Apartments
Apartment communitySouthern 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
- Phone
- 910-692-0999
- Website
- Timberlane property details
Contact leasing about eligibility, applications, vacancies, and waiting lists.
Jackson Terrace I & II
Senior apartmentsSandhills Community Action describes Jackson Terrace as affordable apartments in Carthage for adults age 62 and older.
- Phone
- 910-947-3697
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 helpLocal 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
- Phone
- 910-947-2436
- Website
- Moore County DSS information
Northern Moore Family Resource Center
Children & familiesFamily and youth programs in the Robbins area, including early childhood activities and after-school support.
- Address
- 116 Horner St., Robbins, NC
- Phone
- 910-948-4324
Moore Free & Charitable Clinic
Medical carePrimary 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
- Phone
- 910-246-5333
- Website
- Clinic patient information
NCWorks Career Center — Moore County
Jobs & trainingCareer-center assistance with job search, employment services, and training resources.
- Address
- 245 Shepherd Trail, Aberdeen, NC
- Phone
- 910-505-6010
Partners for Children & Families
Child care navigationHelps 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
- Phone
- 910-949-4045
Moore County Transportation Services
TransportationCounty 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
- Phone
- 910-947-3389
Trillium Health Resources
Mental health & substance use navigationHelps eligible Medicaid and uninsured residents connect with behavioral health services in Moore County. Member services can explain coverage and help locate providers.
- Phone
- 1-877-685-2415
- 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.
Richmond County
2024 county guide covering housing, food, health, transportation, and other help.
View 2024 resource guide (PDF) →Montgomery County
County social services hub for food, health coverage, energy, and family assistance.
View county social services →Randolph County
County resource links, including a 2025 food assistance list.
View county resource links →Chatham County
County social services hub for food, energy, housing, child care, and health coverage; Public Health also links a health resource list.
View assistance programs → View Public Health resources →Lee County
Community housing coalition page with Lee County and other local resource guides.
View Lee County guides →Harnett County
County DSS resource links for food, housing, benefits, and other assistance.
View county helpful resources →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 →Cumberland County
County library directory of food, housing, health, and crisis assistance.
View community resources →Additional North Carolina Resources
These statewide services can help when you are not sure where to start.
NC 211
Free, confidential referrals to local assistance. Call 211 or 888-892-1162.
Search NC 211 resourcesNC ePASS
Apply for or manage public benefits such as food assistance and Medicaid.
Visit NC ePASS988 Lifeline
Call or text 988 for 24-hour mental health or suicide crisis support.
Learn about 988 in North CarolinaNC Housing Finance Agency
Guidance and tools for searching for affordable rental housing statewide.
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