Resources for Basic Needs
Note: Accessibility to these resources will be contingent on the decisions and practices related to closures of each individual agency
Clothing, household items, furniture, emergency financial assistance (as eligible)
Crisis Assistance Ministry
Website - https://www.crisisassistance.org/programs/basic-needs/
Phone - 704-371-3001
Address - 500 A Spratt St, Charlotte 28206
Community Resource Hub
https://www.atriumhealthcommunityresourcehub.org/
Families can search by zip code for resources in their area.
Filing for Unemployment during Covid-19 - This webpage will answer frequently asked questions about filing for unemployment during this time.
Food Needs
Loaves & Fishes - they are working on setting up delivery service. Please contact to explore options they have available.
Phone - 704-523-4333
CMS Food Distribution Locations and Schedule (in multiple languages)
McDonalds Feeding Support: All McDonalds in Mecklenburg County will provide a free lunch for school-aged children under 12 from 11am-2pm. Click the link for more details
Free Wi-Fi
Contact Spectrum at 1-844-488-8398
Installation fees waived, free for 60 days
May need to call and cancel after 60 day period so no future billing occurs
Medical/Dental
Medical Clinics
https://www.mecknc.gov/HealthDepartment/Documents/FreeLowCostClinics.pdf
Dental Clinics
https://www.mecknc.gov/HealthDepartment/Documents/DentalResourcesPamphletOctober2016.pdf
Pharmacy
https://medassist.org/free-pharmacy-program/
Shelters
Salvation Army Center of Hope (women & children)
704-348-2560
Grab N Go Resource
McDonald's Free Meal
Meal Distribution Info
McDonald's Free Meal