Eligibility Requirements

Outreach serves Polk County NC individuals and families in crisis. Financial assistance is provided through payments from Outreach directly to vendors.  No funds are ever distributed directly to individuals. Food assistance is delivered directly to clients who can shop our on-site client choice food pantry. 

To qualify for service, clients will:​

• meet with an Outreach representative to complete an intake interview
• provide verification of Polk County residence (e.g current bill with home address) 
• present valid photo ID 

For clients seeking financial assistance, additional items are required:

• proof of household income (total income for all family members living in the home) 
• present the (past due) bill the family is unable to pay, to qualify for payment assistance