FREE HAYWOOD COUNTY RESOURCES
- Supply Distribution Centers
- Places to Reliably and Responsibly Donate Money
- Trauma Support Services/Therapy
- Items Needed for Donations
- Emergency Doula & Midwifery Support in WNC and How to File Missing Person/Welfare request
- How to File Missing Person/Welfare request
- Low Cost Medical Resources
- Social and Economics Services
- Substance Use Support Groups
- Transportation/Rent/Utilities Assistance
Water
- Old Grouch’s Military Surplus
- 82 Main St, Clyde
- Daily from 9a-5p or later
- Can get as much water as you need, have to bring your own containers
- Calvary Road Baptist Church
- 2701 Soco Rd, Maggie
- Unsure on time, likely from 7a-7p
- Maggie Valley Water Department
- Unsure of days/times, will update when I know
- They will also do whatever they can to get water restored to anyone in Maggie Valley who is currently going without
Hot Meals
- 3258 Pisgah Dr, Canton
- Starts 10/2 @ 5pm
- Long's Chapel United Methodist Church
- 133 Old Clyde Rd, Waynesville
- 10/4 from 8a-10a
- Serving eggs, ham, and biscuits
- Clyde Central United Methodist Church
- 410 Charles St, Clyde
- Daily, 10a and 6p
- Can drop off prepared food here as well for them to serve
- 4700 Old River Rd, Waynesville
- 9a-5p
- Children up to 18yo served hot to-go meals on the bus loop side
- 101 S Fibreville St, Canton
- North Meats South LLC Food Truck @ Leonard’s RV Park
- 670 New Clyde Hwy, Canton
- 12p until they run out
- Run by Chef Ashley Neri and her father (small, family-run biz)
- Serving whatever food gets donated
- Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center
- 450 Pigeon St, Waynesville
- Unsure of days, 2p-4p
Hot Showers
- Calvary Road Baptist Church
- 2701 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley
- 7a-7p
- Waynesville Inn and Golf Club
- 176 Country Club Dr, Waynesville
- Unsure of days/times, most likely during normal business hours. Will update when I know what those are
- 670 New Clyde Hwy, Canton
- Soap, shampoo, towels, and washcloths provided
WiFi/Charging Stations
- Long's Chapel United Methodist Church
- 133 Old Clyde Rd, Waynesville
- 10/4 from 7:30a-11:30a
- Free WiFi and charging stations
- 101 Fibreville St, Canton
- Daily from 10a-4p
- Free WiFi
- Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center
- 450 Pigeon St, Waynesville
- Free WiFi
- 45 Plaza Pl, Waynesville
- Free WiFi
- First United Methodist Church
- 566 S Haywood St, Waynesville
- Free WiFi
- 180 Legion Dr, Waynesville
- Free WiFi
Supply Donation Spots
- Clyde Central United Methodist Church
- 410 Charles St, Clyde
- Can bring prepared food here for them to give out as well as other items
- 34 Montgomery St, Waynesville
- 101 Fibreville St, Canton
- Due to a sinkhole, use back entrance on Terrace Dr following the signs
Supply Distribution Centers
- 545 Crabtree Rd, Waynesville
- Monday-Saturday, 9a-6p
- 4700 Old River Rd, Waynesville
- Monday-Friday, 9a-6p, go to car loop and remain in your vehicle
- Bottled water, non perishable food items, hygiene supplies, diapers, other baby supplies, etc
- Jonathan Valley Elementary School
- 410 Hall Dr, Waynesville
- Monday-Friday, 9a-6p
- 3258 Pisgah Dr, Canton
- 12p-5p, unsure on day
- First United Methodist Church
- 566 S Haywood St, Waynesville
- Daily, 9a-12p
- Providing food, clothes, water, etc
- Calvary Road Baptist Church
- 2701 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley
- Unsure on time, likely 7a-7p
- Non perishables, baby supplies (size 2 diapers, wipes, baby food), personal hygiene, pet food
- Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center
- 450 Pigeon St, Waynesville
- Daily, 11a-4p
- Haywood Christian Ministries
- 150 Branner Ave, Waynesville, Nc
Places to Reliably and Responsibly Donate Money
- 545 Crabtree Rd, Waynesville
- First United Methodist Church
- 566 S Haywood St, Waynesville
- 205 W Brook Dr, Waynesville
- Long’s Chapel United Methodist Church
- 133 Old Clyde Rd, Waynesville
- Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center
- 450 Pigeon St, Waynesville
- North Meats South LLC Food Truck
Laundry
- 101 S Fibreville St, Canton
- Can bring clothes and pick up the following day
- Due to a sinkhole, use back entrance on Terrace Dr following the signs
- Calvary Road Baptist Church
- 2701 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley
- Unsure of days, possible daily, from 7a-5:30p
Prescription Refills
- Hazelwood Family Medicine
- 1088 Brown Ave, Waynesville
- 10/2 from 9a-1p
- Unsure of if there is a cost, will update when I know.
- Unsure of if they are filling prescriptions for non-patients, will update when I know.
- Bring your last prescription bottle to have it refilled, they are unable to view medical history
- 590 Russ Ave, Waynesville
- Daily, 8a-9p
- Bring your last prescription bottle to have it refilled, they are unable to view medical history
Childcare
- First United Methodist Church
- 566 S Haywood St, Waynesville
- Drop-off childcare for school-aged children; includes lunch and crafts
- Daily, 1-3pm
Baby Supplies
- 4700 Old River Rd, Waynesville
- Access through the car loop and remain in your vehicle
- Diapers and other baby supplies
- Calvary Road Baptist Church
- 2701 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley
- Size 2 diapers, wipes, baby food
- Daily, 10a-4p or later
- Baby carriers, clothing, bottles, bottled water, diapers, wipes, formula, baby cereal, baby food, etc
Trauma Support Services/Therapy
- The Pearl Psychedelic Institute
- 55 Academy St, Waynesville
- Monday-Friday, 12p-6p
- Professional trauma support services to community members
Items Needed for Donation (NOT JUST HAYWOOD)
- Baby supplies: BOTTLES, FORMULA (esp the harder to access brands for babies with specific dietary needs/allergies), wipes, diapers of all sizes, baby food, distilled baby water, clothing
- Paper products: paper towels, toilet paper
- Paper plates, plasticware, take out containers, cooking spray
- Charcoal
- Canned meats, veggies, and fruits (need some to be no sugar added for diabetics and sugar sensitivities)
- Non perishable/shelf-stable food items
- Other foods: pasta sauce, canned tomatoes, peanut butter and jelly, milk, eggs, flour, snacks for children and adults, bread, sugar-free items, gluten-free items, dairy-free items, sodas, protein shakes, ensure, jerky, oatmeal, instant coffee
- Manual can openers
- Items for clean up: carpenter bags, nitrile gloves, bleach, white vinegar, metal rakes, soap, buckets (with lids), clorox wipes, tarps, shovels, mops, brooms, damprid
- Distilled water
- Batteries: AAA, AA, C, D, and others
- Laundry detergent, oxyclean, borax
- Bottled water, water jugs, containers for water
- Adult diapers
- Pet food, cat litter
- Hygiene products: feminine hygiene products, wipes, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dry shampoo, kleenex, hand sanitizer (individuals)
- Matches, lighters, candles
- First aid kits/medical supplies
- Gas cans
- Flash lights, head lamps
- Socks
- Ziploc bags
- Generators
- Blankets
- Non-electric toys/games for children
- Wash cloths, towels
- Radios (AM/FM, HAMM)
- Propane stoves, propane
- Tyvek suits, respirators, boots, hazmat anything
- Emergency Doula & Midwifery Support in WNC
- Can connect you with midwifery care, full spectrum doula support, housing, transportation, gasoline, hot cooked meals, groceries, water, and so much more!
- Accepting donations- all proceeds go directly to resources and transportation. Accepting volunteers- message them via fb
How to File a Missing Persons Report and Request Welfare Check
- Text PERSON to 40403 to add a loved one to search and rescue efforts OR fill out the form provided by text
Low Cost Medical Resources
- 490 Hospital Dr, Clyde
- (828) 246-6372
- Low cost/free clinic providing prescriptions and Hep-C treatment
- Haywood County Health Dept
- 157 Paragon Pkwy, Ste 800, Clyde
- (828) 452-6675
- Free: Hep-C/HIV/STI testing, Hep A/B vaccinations, family planning/birth control, dental office
- Mountain Medical Associates
- 600 Hospital Dr, Clyde
- (828) 452-0331
- Hep-C treatment, gastro
- 119 Hendersonville Road, Asheville
- (828) 771-5500
- Substance use treatment in pregnancy
- HEP C Bridge Counselor Katie Hutchinson
- (828) 587-8291
- Assistance connecting to Hep C treatment
- 554 Fairview Rd, Asheville
- (828) 252-7489
- Case management for people living with HIV/AIDS
- 68 Main St. Canton
- (828) 424-9642
- Financing Available
- East Carolina Dental School
- 316 County Services Park, Sylva
- (828) 586-1200
- Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic
- 130 Highway 64 East, Cashiers
- (828) 743-3393
Housing
- 2177 Asheville Rd, Waynesville
- (828) 452-1447
- Income-based housing list, Section 8
- Eastgate Dr, Sylva, NC
- (828) 477-4946
- Housing assistance- serves Haywood County
- Waynesville Housing Authority
- 65 Church St, Waynesville
- (828) 456-6377
- 179 Hemlock St, Waynesville
- (828) 246-0332
- Emergency shelter, Short-term residency
- (828) 456-7898
- Emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse
- 1534 S. Main St. Waynesville
- (828) 246-6269
- Showers, laundry, assistance for unhoused individuals
- (828) 508-3420
- Cold weather emergency shelter
- Haywood
- (910) 228-0776
- Emergency shelter, deposit/rent/utility assistance
- (828) 772-9622
- Transitional housing/recovery-based
Social + Economic Services
- Medicaid (people w/ low income)
- Food Stamps
- Meals on Wheels
- Low-Income Energy Assistance
Children and Families
- Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
- (828) 356-2221
- food assistance, breastfeeding support, other resources
- Work First Family Assistance
- (828) 452-6620
- Provides temporary monthly cash assistance to families with children, parents can receive training and other services to help them become employed
- B.E.A.R Closet: Baby Equipment and Resources
- 2530 Crymes Cove Rd, Waynesville
- (678) 332-7620
- 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month from 2:30-5:30pm
- Region A Partnership for Children
- (828) 586-0661
- Subsidies, Support, + Information for Parents
Substance Use Support Groups
- (828) 283-0757 or www.theshareproject.org
- Meetings take place upstairs at Haywood Fitness Overdose Grief Support: 2nd Tues of the month @ 6:30pm; Outreach Support Group: 3rd Tues of the month, 6:30pm
- 116 Depot St, Waynesville
- (828) 547-4547
- Connection Practice: A different type of recovery meeting - Mon 6pm @ 116 Depot St., Tues 9:45am @ 1534 S Main St., Wed 12pm @ 116 Depot St.
- Fresh Start @ Long's Chapel Methodist Church
- 103 Old Clyde Road, Waynesville
- TYPE: Narcotics Anonymous: Fri @ 7:30pm *Back of church
- Smells Like Recovery
- 390 Champion Dr, Canton
- TYPE: Narcotics Anonymous, wheelchair access, candlelight, Tue 5:30 PM
Transportation/Rent/Utility Assistance
- Dial 2-1-1 Information + Referral Service (housing, food,etc.)
- (828) 565-0632
- Urban bus route, door-to-door rides anywhere in Haywood, $3 AVL-Haywood Connection
- Disability Partners (resources for those on Disability affected by flood)
- 525 Mineral Springs Dr. Sylva
- (828) 631-1167
- Serves Haywood: Food, rent, utility, misc. assistance
- Haywood Christian Ministry
- 150 Branner Ave, Waynesville
- (828) 456-4838
- Clothes, Rent & Utility Assistance (Must interview first)
- 290 Pigeon St.
- (828) 456-7111
- M, W, F from 10a-2p: food+ rent, utilities
- Monday through Friday, 8:30a- 4:30p- food boxes (Must interview first)