Helping Agencies in Cleveland County


United Way call 2-1-1 for referral information or visit www.nc211.org.

** We suggest calling these agencies/churches before going to them to verify qualifications**


Financial Assistance
Bliss Center: 704-538-8417 Monday- Friday 9:00-12:00 (for Upper Cleveland Residents only)

Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association: 704-481-9119 Call for an appointment

Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry: 704-739-7256 Kings Mountain & Grover residents only

Salvation Army: 704-482-0375

Department of Social Services: For emergencies only 704-487-0661


Food Pantry
Shelby Presbyterian: 704-487-8503 226 E. Graham St Tuesdays 10-12

Episcopal Church of the Redeemer: 502 W. Sumter St.

Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association: 704-481-9119 call for an appointment

Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry: 704-739-7256 Kings Mountain & Grover residents only

Boiling Springs Baptist Church: 307 S Main St, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 434-6244 Tues & Wed from 9 – 11

Washington Baptist Church: 1920 Stoney Point Rd Waco; 704-435-3138

Calvary Baptist Church 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month from 4-6 pm

Christopher Road Baptist Church: Office hours are only on Fridays though between 9-5pm. . call the church office during the week and leave a message

Fallston Baptist Church: Serves the Fallston fire district. Will not serve those outside of it.

Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church: Open on Thursdays from 9-11 AM but can help with emergency situations through the week.

Hospice of Cleveland County: Provides food for Hospice patients

Flint Hill Baptist Church: Monday & Thursday 1-3 pm

Zoar Baptist Church: 704-482-4151 to make appointment

New Hope Baptist Church: Contact the church office during church hours (M-Th. 9:00-2:00) at 704-487-6726

Sandy Plains Baptist: Saturday’s 9-11 am at church 

Hoppers Chapel 2nd and 4th Wednesday 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Union Baptist 2nd and 4th Saturday each month. For special needs contact 704-484-3865


Hot Lunch Programs (Shelby)
Monday- Shelby Presbyterian (11 am food distribution, 11:45 hot food served) 213 E Graham St 704-487-8503
Friday- First Baptist Church Shelby (12:30-1) 120 N. Lafayette St.
Saturday Central United Methodist (10:30 am, to go meal only) 200 E. Marion St 704-487-6336


Clothing
Salvation Army: 704-482-0375

Junior Charity League: 704-487-6117

Bliss Center: 704-538-8417

Polkville Baptist Church: Baby & Children clothing closet 3rd Saturday of each month from 9-11


Other:
Crossroads Rescue Mission: 704-484-3350


Shelters:
Cleveland County Rescue Mission 704-481-1889


Alcoholics Anonymous
Hotline Number: 704-332-4387 for meeting times visit www.wpwintergroup.org