Rental assistance applicants must have a Coordinated Entry referral. Referrals are temporarily unavailable until further notice.
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.
Quick Eligibility Check
Take a minute to answer these questions before visiting our office. This quick screening can help you determine whether you may qualify for Financial Assistance.
YES TO ALL THREE?
Seeking Rental Assistance?
A referral from Coordinated Entry is required before applying for rental assistance through Fayetteville Urban Ministry.
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Important: Coordinated Entry has temporarily stopped issuing referrals until further notice.
For updates, call (910) 483-6869.
Based on your responses, you may not currently meet the eligibility requirements for financial assistance.
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Please call Fayetteville Urban Ministry at (910) 483-5944 if you have questions about available services.
Are you currently facing eviction, behind on rent, or at risk of losing your housing within the next 14 days?
Has your household experienced a financial hardship that has affected your ability to pay rent or utilities?
Examples include:
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Loss of income
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Reduced work hours
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Medical expenses
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Unexpected emergency expenses
Do you currently reside in Cumberland County?
NO TO ANY QUESTION?
Coordinated Entry Referral Locations
REFERRALS ARE NOW OPEN.
Fayetteville Day Resource Center
128 S. King Street
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Please submit your referral using the information below.
Cumberland County Library
300 Maiden Lane
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Cumberland HealthNet
707 Murchison Road, Suite 3
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.
Be Prepared Before You Visit
To avoid delays, please bring all required documents. Incomplete documentation may require your appointment to be rescheduled.
What to Know
Visit during pantry hours : Monday - Thursday 9AM - 12:30PM
New clients must bring a photo ID or Homeless ID Card and proof of residency in Cumberland County (such as lease or utility bill)
All clients will be required to
re-certify annually
What You'll Need
Government-issued IDs (18+)
Birth Certificates (17 & under)
Current lease
Eviction notice or landlord ledger
(Rental assistance)
Current utility bill (Utility Assistance)
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.
