East Stokes Outreach Ministry
Last updated August 2026
East Stokes Outreach Ministry serves the eastern side of Stokes County from 301 W. 3rd Street in Walnut Cove. Three kinds of help live under one roof: a food pantry with fresh food, open Monday through Friday from 9am to 11:30am; a thrift store with low-cost clothing and household items; and emergency financial assistance for hard times. Call (336) 591-3237.
The pantry's morning window is the anchor. If you need food this week, go between 9 and 11:30 on a weekday, and call first if you can so they can tell you what to expect on your first visit.
The emergency financial help is intentionally flexible; their site does not publish a fixed list of what bills qualify. If you are behind on a utility or another essential bill, call and explain your situation. If they cannot cover it, Crisis Control Ministry in Winston-Salem, (336) 724-7453, serves all of Stokes County for rent, utilities, and heating fuel.
Phone (336) 591-3237
Hours Food pantry Mon–Fri 9am–11:30am (301 W. 3rd Street, Walnut Cove)
Updated August 2026 Program details can change — confirm with the program directly.
Who qualifies
- Live in the eastern part of Stokes County
- Facing a crisis or tough financial time
You may qualify. The program makes the final decision.
How to apply
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Call (336) 591-3237 on a weekday morning between 9am and 11:30am.
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For food: visit the pantry at 301 W. 3rd Street, Walnut Cove, during those same hours.
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For bill help: describe the bill and the deadline you are facing, and ask what they can do and what to bring.
What to have ready
- Proof of where you live, since they serve eastern Stokes County (confirm the exact list when you call)
- The bill or notice, if you are asking about emergency financial help
Common questions
When is the East Stokes Outreach food pantry open?
Monday through Friday, 9am to 11:30am, at 301 W. 3rd Street in Walnut Cove. Call (336) 591-3237 with questions.
What bills can East Stokes Outreach help pay?
Their site says emergency financial assistance without publishing a fixed list, so call and ask about your specific bill. For utility bills across all of Stokes County, Crisis Control Ministry at (336) 724-7453 is the other door to try.
I live in King. Is this my pantry?
King has its own: King Outreach Ministry at (336) 983-4357, open weekday mornings 9 to 11:30. East Stokes serves the eastern part of the county around Walnut Cove.
Does the thrift store cost money?
Yes, but prices are low; it sells donated clothing and household items to fund the ministry. The pantry's food is free.
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