Government Shutdown Assistance Resources

Military Affiliated

USAA
Temporary zero-interest loans (up to $6,000) available for eligible members with recent military pay deposits.
Website: www.usaa.com/support/government-shutdown-program
Phone: 800-531-8722

Navy Federal Credit Union
0% APR “Government Shutdown Loan Program” for qualifying military and federal employee members.
Website: www.navyfederal.org/about/government-shutdown.html
Phone: 888-842-6328

Fort Liberty Federal Credit Union (formerly Fort Bragg FCU)
“Supportive Solutions in Times of a Government Shutdown” — salary advances (up to two months’ pay / $15,000 max), quick loans (up to $2,500 with 3-month deferral), and Skip-a-Pay on existing loans.
Website: www.fortbraggfcu.org/solutions
Phone: 910-864-2232 | 800-793-2328

Civic Federal Credit Union
“Recovery Assistance” loans and hardship options for military and public service members facing income disruption.
Website: http://www.civicfcu.org/…/account…/recovery-assistance
Phone: 844-772-4842

Branch-Specific Relief Programs

Army Emergency Relief (AER)
Interest-free loans & grants for active-duty Soldiers and families during financial hardship or pay delays.
Apply: https://aerprod.powerappsportals.us/
More info: www.ArmyEmergencyRelief.org
Ask your unit AER rep or Financial Readiness Office for assistance.

Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)
Zero-interest loans for Airmen, Guardians, and families to cover essentials such as rent, food, and utilities.
Website: www.afas.org

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA)
Interest-free loans for active-duty, reserve, and civilian Coast Guard personnel to help with rent, insurance, or childcare.
Website: www.cgmahq.org

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)
Interest-free loans or grants for active-duty Sailors and Marines covering food, rent, or utilities.
Website: www.nmcrs.org

First Command Financial Services
0% APR pay-advance loans for eligible clients with direct deposit interruptions (up to six months coverage).
Website: www.firstcommand.com

Service Credit Union
0% APR loans or payroll credit up to four months of pay for active-duty and DoD civilian employees; 90-day payment grace period.
Website: www.servicecu.org

United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU)
$5,000 Relief Loan @ 0% interest for 90 days, skip-a-pay refunds, loan extensions & real-estate deferments for verified shutdown impact.
Website: www.ussfcu.org

TD Bank
Temporary fee waivers for overdrafts, non-TD ATM use, and credit cards; early CD withdrawal penalties suspended for affected members.
Website: www.td.com/us/en/personal-banking

Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA)
One-time $150 grants for eligible civilian federal employees earning $59,999 or less and working unpaid during shutdown.
Website: www.feea.org

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
Loan payments auto-adjusted to avoid default during pay interruption; shutdown does not prevent new loan requests.
Website: www.tsp.gov

Feeding America
Food bank network offering meals and SNAP application assistance for military and federal families in need.
Website: www.feedingamerica.org

Community Focused: LIST OF FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS to HELP

1st Start Child Development Center #317 – Phone: 910-488-8881
Address: 1425 McArthur Rd | 6am–6pm Mon–Fri (curbside)

2 Fish & 5 Loaves Food Outreach
Address: 908 Mescal Ct | 3rd Sat 11am–1pm

Abney Chapel Community Service Center – Phone: 910-483-4384
Address: 332 Old Wilmington Rd | Mon–Wed 9am–12pm (referral needed)

Alms House – Phone: 910-425-0902
Address: 5536 W Patterson St, Hope Mills | Tues, Wed, Fri 9am–11:30am (DSS referral)

Anointed Word – Phone: 910-867-3247
Address: 5303 Bragg Blvd | Wed 11am–1:30pm

Beatitude House – Phone: 910-496-0925
Address: 102 North St, Spring Lake | Thurs–Sat 10:30am–12pm & 1pm–3pm (referral needed)

Beauty Spot Missionary Baptist Church – Phone: 910-867-6272
Address: 7554 Sandra St | Tues & Thurs 9am–12pm (Drive-Thru)

Catholic Charities – Phone: 910-424-2020 ext 2601
Address: 726 Ramsey St Suites 10–11 | Mon–Thurs 9am–11:30am (ID + referral) | Curbside Pickup
Additional program: Items for babies and small children (Marie’s Clothing Closet)

Charity Church – Phone: 910-484-8764
Address: 431 Neville St | 3rd Thurs 11am–1pm

Christ Worship Center – Phone: 910-423-7777
Address: 4453 Black Bridge Rd | 3rd Sat 9am–11am; Mon–Wed–Fri 11am–1pm

Cliffdale Christian – Phone: 910-864-4911
Address: 6427 Cliffdale Rd | 3rd Thurs 11am–1pm (ID needed)

Dept of Social Services – Phone: 910-323-1540
Address: 1225 Ramsey St | Mon–Fri 7:30am–5pm | Apply: epass.nc.gov

Epicenter Church – Phone: 910-485-8855
Address: 2512 Fort Bragg Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Food Pantry: Tues & Thurs 10am–12pm (photo ID & proof of residency required)
Clothes pantry: Thurs 10am–12pm
Community Meal (free): 2nd & 4th Tue 6–8pm

Fayetteville Urban Ministry – Phone: 910-483-5944
Address: 701 Whitfield St | Mon–Fri 9am–12:30pm (bring ID, lease, income info)

Galatia Presbyterian Church – Phone: 910-867-0656
Address: 8800 Galatia Church Road | Fri 9am–11am

Healing Touch Ministries – Phone: 910-493-0596
Address: 1411 Rim Rd | Mon–Wed–Fri 5pm–6:30pm

Highland Presbyterian Church – Phone: 910-485-2147
Address: 111 Highland Ave | Wed 4–5pm, Thurs 11am–2pm (once/3 months)

His Bread of Life Ministry – Phone: 910-864-3991
Address: 204 S Reilly Rd | Wed 9am–12pm

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church – Phone: 910-484-2134
Address: 1601 Raeford Rd | Every first Mon 5:00–7:00; Tues–Thurs 11am–1pm (closed holidays)

House of Bread – Phone: 910-964-2611
Address: 113 Circle St | 2nd & 4th Sat 9am–11am

Household of Faith WOC – Phone: 910-483-8942
Address: 468 N Plymouth St | 3rd Wed monthly 9am–3pm

Mission Field Ministries
Address: 3429 Black and Decker Rd | Mon, Wed, Fri 10am until; 3rd Sat 12–2pm

My Father’s House Christian Church – Phone: 910-864-7396
Address: 157 Old Shaw Rd Ste 5 | Thurs 12pm–2pm (DSS referral)

Operation Blessing – Phone: 910-483-1119
Address: 1337 Ramsey St | Mon–Thurs 9am–3pm (appt only)

Piney Grove Church – Phone: 910-850-1919 / 910-488-3782
Address: 244 Slocomb Rd | 2nd Wed monthly 9am–12pm

Ruthz Haven4Hope – Phone: 910-261-6053
Call first | Mon–Fri 8am–5pm (canned food on request)

Shaw Heights Baptist Church – Phone: 910-488-2035
Address: 5946 Gregory St | Wed 10am–11am & 1 Sat monthly

South River Community Church – Phone: 910-489-3161
Address: Hwy 13 | By appointment

St. Paul Full Gospel Baptist Church – Phone: 910-486-0202
Address: 602 Mann St | Tues & Wed 10am–2pm (Photo ID)

Teach All Nations – Phone: 910-497-7100
Address: 12254 NC 210, Spring Lake | 2nd Fri 1pm–4pm; Thurs–Fri 11am–2pm

The Church at Cedar Creek – Phone: 910-483-6895
Address: 4010 Cedar Creek Rd | Wed–Thurs 9:30am–12:30pm

The Cokesbury Methodist Church – Phone: 910-339-6540
Address: 7536 Clinton Rd, Stedman | Mon–Wed–Fri 11am–1pm; Sat 1pm–3pm

True Vine Ministries – Phone: 910-867-6762
Address: 5401 Morganton Rd | Tues & Thurs 11:30am–1:30pm

Williams Chapel – Phone: 910-436-3186
Address: 1230 N Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake | Wed 6–7pm; Fri 11:30am–12:30pm

LYFE Market – Phone: 910-745-0123
Address: 854 Chapel Hill Rd, Spring Lake | Mon 12–6pm, Fri 10–3pm, 2nd Sat 9–1pm

PUBLIC MEALS

Alms House – Phone: 910-425-0902
Address: 3909 Ellison St, Hope Mills | Mon–Fri 12–12:30pm & 5–5:30pm; Sat 12pm; Sun 5pm

Grace United Methodist Church – Phone: 910-424-0894
Address: 2005 Ireland Dr | Thurs 12–2pm (Soup Kitchen)

Manna Day Resource Center
Address: 128 S King St | Mon–Fri 11:30am–1pm

Martha’s Table – Phone: 910-483-4714
Address: 509 Person St | 1st & 3rd Sat 11am–1pm

Operation Inasmuch – Phone: 910-433-2161
Address: 531 Hillsboro St | Mon–Fri 7:30am–8:20am (Breakfast)

Salvation Army – Phone: 910-483-8119
Address: 245 Alexander St | Daily 5–5:30pm (Dinner)