• WIC: USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
  From the moment you find out you’re expecting until your child turns 5, WIC provides the extra support you deserve to help keep your family healthy. WIC provides free healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and referrals to other services, expanding options for your family.
  
  Gaston County
  Contact Person:  Carrie Meier, Community Health Education Administrator, Gaston County DHHS
  Phone: (704) 862-5405
  Carrie.Meier@gastongov.com
  
  Lincoln County
  Contact Person: William “Willie” Reid, Director, WIC, Lincoln County Department of Social Services
  Office: (704) 736-8713
  WIC Office: (704) 736-8639
  willie.reid@lincolncountync.gov

 

• County Public Libraries
  Lincoln and Gaston Counties are fortunate to have two outstanding county library systems that offer a wide array of programming in addition to carefully curated book collections for readers of all ages.  For more information about resources and programming, including branch locations and hours near you, visit Gaston County Public Library and Lincoln County Public Library
  
  
• United Way
  United Way agencies in Lincoln and Gaston Counties work to build strong communities by addressing education, health and financial stability needs that individuals and families face.   United Way links community members to essential supports, services and partner agencies through the NC 2-1-1 system.
  
  Help when you need it most. Dial 2-1-1 or visit nc211.org to connect with a network of over 18,000 resources right here in North Carolina. Our call center experts and website can assist you with:

• • Food, Housing & Utilities
  • Child Care & Education Services
  • Financial Education/Credit Counseling
  • Job Training
  • Counseling/Support Groups
  • Mental Health & Substance Abuse
  • Senior Services
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Disaster Services and so much more

The first step in finding help is knowing who to call. 9-1-1 is for emergencies, 4-1-1 is for directory assistance and 2-1-1 is for finding community health and human service resources.

Simply dial 2-1-1 from any phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to reach a trained, compassionate call specialist.

For more information, visit United Way of Lincoln County and United Way of Gaston County.