A door open to hope
When a neighbor has nowhere else to turn, Friends of the Homeless Shelter offers a safe place to rest, regroup, and take the next step forward.
Serving individuals and families in Kinston and Eastern North Carolina.
Open 7 days a weekCall before arriving
Get help
Shelter availability and intake needs can change. Call our team before traveling so we can give you the most current information.
Ask about bed availability, arrival timing, and what identification or belongings to bring.
(252) 522-2788We welcome individuals and families with dignity and help guests understand the next steps available to them.
Local care, made visible.
Our shelter
Friends of the Homeless Shelter provides temporary housing for people who are homeless, displaced, or in transition. Here, practical care begins with a safe night and continues through human connection.
A dependable place to rest and regain stability.
Every guest is met as a neighbor worthy of respect.
Local support helps people move toward what comes next.
Kinston shows up with time, supplies, funding, and care.
Make a difference
Your support helps keep shelter, basic necessities, and compassionate care available when a neighbor needs them most.
Help cover the day-to-day costs that keep the shelter safe, welcoming, and ready.
Ask about givingHousehold supplies and personal-care items help meet immediate, practical needs.
Ask what is neededIndividuals, groups, and local businesses can strengthen the shelter through service.
Explore volunteeringSee the shelter in actionFollow current needs, community support, and updates on Facebook.
Here when it matters
That kind of rapid, local response is what a strong community safety net looks like—and why reliable support matters all year.
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Whether you need help, want to give, or are making a referral, calling is the fastest way to reach our team.
Open 7 days a week
Call to confirm availability and intake.