🚨 Financial Assistance Applications Are Now Open! Apply July 1–15. Walk-ins welcome while funding is available.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!
July 1-15
Walk-Ins Welcome
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Funding is Limited
How Can We Help You Today?
I Need Food
Get nutricious food for you and your family.
I Need Clothing
Find clothing and basic household items at no cost.
I Need Financial Assistance
Get nutricious food for you and your family.
Be Prepared Before You Visit
What to Know
What You'll Need
Visit during pantry hours : Monday - Thursday 9AM - 12:30PM
Government-issued IDs (18+)
Birth Certificates (17 & under)
Current lease
Eviction notice or landlord ledger
(Rental assistance)
New clients must bring a photo ID or Homeless ID Card and proof of residency in Cumberland County (such as lease or utility bill)
Current utility bill (Utility Assistance)
All clients will be required to
re-certify annually
To avoid delays, please bring all required documents. Incomplete documentation may require your appointment to be rescheduled.
Availability varies
Two months of proof of income for everyone in the household
Proof of job loss or unemployment application (if applicable)
About Us
Fayetteville Urban Ministry’s Emergency Assistance Program (EA) is our flagship initiative, born from humble beginnings in the basement of Hay Street United Methodist Church in 1974. What started as a small effort to help those in crisis has grown into a vital lifeline for families and individuals across Cumberland County. For 50 years, EA has been at the heart of our mission to provide hope, stability, and compassion to those facing life’s most difficult challenges.
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Today, the Emergency Assistance Program offers a range of services, including a well-stocked food pantry, clothing closet, and financial assistance for rent, utilities, and other critical needs (dependent on the availability of funding).
We know that something as simple as a bag of groceries, a warm coat, or help with a utility bill can make a world of difference for someone in crisis. Our goal is not only to meet immediate needs but also to empower people to rebuild and move forward with dignity and hope.
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None of this would be possible without the support of our generous community. We invite you to join us in making a difference by volunteering your time or donating to our cause.