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Kanawha County, West Virginia

Free help in Charleston, West Virginia

33 places in Charleston, plus 8 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.

Food pantries and meals in Charleston20

Charleston

Aspire Achievement Project

Free meals, a Mountaineer Food Bank partner.

Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Address
1634 6th Avenue, Charleston, WV 25387

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Charleston

Bread of Life

Food pantry, a Facing Hunger Foodbank partner.

Hours
Sunday, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. Friday, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Address
102 Nazarene Dr, Charleston, WV 25309

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Charleston

Covenant House

Food pantry, a Facing Hunger Foodbank partner.

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
600 Shrewsbury St, Charleston, WV 25301

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Charleston

Fishers of Men Food Pantry "Pentecostal"

Food pantry, a Facing Hunger Foodbank partner. Serves All of Kanawha County.. Income requirements can not make above the poverty line requirements.

Hours
Wednesday, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Address
847 Woodward Dr, Charleston, WV 25387

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Charleston

Hissom Inner City Mission

Food pantry, a Facing Hunger Foodbank partner.

Hours
Wednesday, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Address
1305 Pennsylvania Ave, Charleston, WV 25302

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Charleston

Manna Meal Community Kitchen

Free meals, a Facing Hunger Foodbank partner.

Hours
Sunday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Wednesday and Saturday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Address
706 Central Ave, Charleston, WV 25302

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Charleston

Salvation Army- Kanawha

Food pantry, a Facing Hunger Foodbank partner.

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Address
301 Tennessee Ave, Charleston, WV 25302

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Charleston

Sissonville Food Pantry

Food pantry, a Facing Hunger Foodbank partner. Photo ID and Utility Bill Required.

Hours
Thursday, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Address
6823 Sissonville Dr, Charleston, WV 25320

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Charleston

Trinity's Table

Food pantry, a Facing Hunger Foodbank partner.

Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Address
1600 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25311

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Charleston

West Side Food Pantry

Food pantry, a Facing Hunger Foodbank partner.

Hours
4th Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (last week of the month only). 1st Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
1455 4th Ave, Charleston, WV 25302

Call first. Hours come from the Facing Hunger Foodbank map, and some days vary. Please call to confirm before you go.

Charleston

A More Excellent Way Life Center

Food pantry, a Mountaineer Food Bank partner.

Hours
Saturday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Address
519 Central Ave, Charleston, WV 25302

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Charleston

Boys & Girls Club, Kanawha

Food pantry, a Mountaineer Food Bank partner.

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Address
301 Tennessee Ave, Charleston, WV 25302

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Charleston

Canaan UM Food Pantry

Food pantry, a Facing Hunger Foodbank partner.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
401 Roane St, Charleston, WV 25302

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Charleston

Fishers Of Men Center

Food pantry, a Mountaineer Food Bank partner.

Hours
Wednesday, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Address
847 Woodward Drive, Charleston, WV 25387

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Charleston

Kanawha Valley Collective

Food pantry, Free meals, a Mountaineer Food Bank partner.

Hours
Food pantry: Monday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Free meals: Monday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Address
505 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston, WV 25301

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Charleston

Melody'S Manna

Food pantry, a Mountaineer Food Bank partner.

Hours
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Address
2003 Bowman Ct, Charleston, WV 25387

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Charleston

Union Mission Men'S Shelter

Food pantry, a Mountaineer Food Bank partner.

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Address
503 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston, WV 25301

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Charleston

Vandalia Civic Club

Food pantry, a Mountaineer Food Bank partner.

Hours
Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Address
613 Clifton Road, Charleston, WV 25303

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Charleston

Search And Rescue Recovery Incorprated

Food pantry, a Mountaineer Food Bank partner.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
2374 Sissonville Dr, Charleston, WV 25387

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Charleston

Union Mission Ministries

Food pantry, a Mountaineer Food Bank partner.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
700 South Park Rd, Charleston, WV 25304

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Housing in Charleston1

Charleston

Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority

Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
1525 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25387

Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

Health and dental in Charleston12

Charleston

FamilyCare Health Center, Cross Lanes

Community health center run by Womencare, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
5161 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25313

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Charleston

FamilyCare Health Center, Lee Street

Community health center run by Womencare, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
1220 Lee St E, Ste 201, Charleston, WV 25301

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Charleston

FamilyCare Health Center, Marmet

Community health center run by Womencare, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
9709 Maccorkle Ave, #B, Charleston, WV 25315

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Charleston

FamilyCare Health Center, Patrick Street

Community health center run by Womencare, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
116 Hills Plz, Charleston, WV 25387

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Charleston

FamilyCare Health Centers KCHD

Community health center run by Womencare, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
108 Lee St E, Charleston, WV 25301

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Charleston

Kanawha City Health Center

Community health center run by Cabin Creek Health Systems, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
4602 Maccorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304

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Charleston

Recovery Point of Charleston

Community health center run by Womencare, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
501 Stockton St, Charleston, WV 25387

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Charleston

Sissonville Health Center

Community health center run by Cabin Creek Health Systems, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
6135 Sissonville Dr, Charleston, WV 25312

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Charleston

Valley Health SCP Charleston 110

Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
830 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 110, Charleston, WV 25302

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Charleston

Valley Health- Kanawha City

Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
4407 Maccorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304

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Charleston

Westside Health Center

Community health center run by Cabin Creek Health Systems, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
303 Ohio Ave, Charleston, WV 25302

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Also helps people in Charleston8

These serve more than one town. Check each listing for who they serve.

South Charleston

Heart & Hand Community Services Center

Food pantry, a Facing Hunger Foodbank partner. Serves South Charleston- Food Pantry, Clothing and Household Vouchers, Utility Assistance Dunbar St. Albans Institute Alum Creek 25314 Tornado All of Putnam County- Emergency Food/Clothing and Household Vouchers in South Charleston and Utility Assistance Upper Kanawha Valley (Riverside High School Area)-  Clothing and Household Vouchers in South Charleston and Utility Assistance. We will need Proof of Address. Ex. ID, Utility Bill, etc. We will need your ID. We will need Proof of Income OR your DHHR Award Letter for SNAP or Medicaid. We do not turn anyone away for income.

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Address
212 D St, South Charleston, WV 25303

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Cabin Creek

Chelyan Church Of The Nazarene

Food pantry, a Facing Hunger Foodbank partner. Serves Boone, Kanawha. First-time recipients are required to bring a photo ID. One box per household Must not receive from another TFAP Location.

Hours
3rd Saturday, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Address
111 Saxton St, Cabin Creek, WV 25035

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Statewide

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Statewide

Veterans Crisis Line

Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

Hours
Open 24 hours a day, every day
Statewide

VA national phone lines

VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

Hours
Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern
Statewide

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Questions people ask in Charleston

Where can I get free food in Charleston, West Virginia?

We have confirmed 22 places that can help in Charleston: Aspire Achievement Project (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM), (304) 315-2928, call first; Bread of Life (Sunday, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. Friday, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM), (304) 744-0863, call first; Covenant House (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (304) 344-8053, call first. 19 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get housing help in Charleston, West Virginia?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Charleston: Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority, (304) 348-6451. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Charleston, West Virginia?

We have confirmed 12 places that can help in Charleston: FamilyCare Health Center, Children's Medicine Center, (304) 414-1880, call first; FamilyCare Health Center, Cross Lanes, (304) 757-6999, call first; FamilyCare Health Center, Lee Street, (304) 342-8513, call first. 9 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Charleston, West Virginia?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Charleston: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Charleston, West Virginia?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Charleston: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

Where can I get free legal help in Charleston, West Virginia?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Charleston: Legal Aid of West Virginia, (800) 642-8279. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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