King Outreach Ministry
Last updated August 2026
King Outreach Ministry is the crisis ministry for the western half of Stokes County, which includes King and ZIP 27021. If your family is in a rough stretch, they can help with food from their pantry, clothing, prescription medicines, and energy and heating costs. Call (336) 983-4357; the office is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 11:30am.
Those morning hours are short, so plan around them. Call rather than drive over first: they can tell you what to bring, and if what you need is not something they cover, they keep track of other agencies and will point you to the right one. That referral role matters in a rural county where no single agency covers everything.
On bills specifically: their site lists help with energy and heating costs. It does not mention water bills. If a water bill is the problem, still call. Ask whether they can help or who can, and also try Crisis Control Ministry in Winston-Salem at (336) 724-7453, which pays utility bills for Stokes County residents.
Phone (336) 983-4357
Hours Office Mon–Fri 9am–11:30am
Updated August 2026 Program details can change — confirm with the program directly.
Who qualifies
- Live in western Stokes County
- Facing a crisis need (food, clothing, heating, or medicine)
You may qualify. The program makes the final decision.
How to apply
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Call (336) 983-4357 on a weekday between 9am and 11:30am.
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Describe what you need: food, clothing, medicine help, or energy costs. They will tell you whether to come in and what to bring.
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If they cannot cover your specific need, ask for a referral. Connecting people to other agencies is part of what they do.
What to have ready
- Your bill or prescription, whichever applies to your need
- Proof of where you live, since they serve western Stokes County (confirm the exact list when you call)
Common questions
What does King Outreach Ministry help with?
Food from their pantry, clothing, help with prescription medicines, and help with energy and heating costs, for families in western Stokes County in crisis. They also refer people to other agencies when the need is outside what they cover.
When is King Outreach Ministry open?
The office runs Monday through Friday, 9am to 11:30am. Call (336) 983-4357 before you go.
Do they help with water bills in King?
Their site lists energy and heating help, not water specifically. Call and ask; if they cannot, Crisis Control Ministry at (336) 724-7453 pays utility bills for Stokes County residents, and NC 211 (1-888-892-1162) can check every fund at once.
I live in Walnut Cove or eastern Stokes. Should I still call?
Your side of the county has its own ministry: East Stokes Outreach Ministry at 301 W. 3rd Street in Walnut Cove, (336) 591-3237, with pantry hours weekday mornings 9 to 11:30.
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