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Music for Food

Sunday, March 29, 2026
3:00 pm5:00 pm
501 W. Fifth Street
Winston-Salem , NC 27101
US

Join us for an evening of powerful performances and community generosity. Presented by the UNC School of the Arts, the concert will include performances by Ida Beiler, Tadeu Coelho, and Brooks Whitehouse. The event is open to the public. Registration is not required. Food and monetary donations will be collected at the door. Suggested donation: $20/adult, $5/student or a minimum of five non-perishable food items.

Crisis Control Ministry's Anniversary!

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Crisis Control Ministry was founded on this date in 1973.

Volunteer Event: Family Day in the WS Food Pantry

Help keep the Winston-Salem Client Choice Food Pantry organized and well stocked for neighbors to shop. Families will assist with sorting through food donations, organizing food by year, restocking the shelves, light cleaning, and more. Youth ages 4 and up can participate. Click the sign up link below under related links to register your family. Space is limited.

Bridges Out of Poverty Seminar

Friday, April 17, 2026
8:30 am12:30 pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Church (The Station)
4117 Indiana Ave
Winston Salem, NC 27105
US

This seminar provides insights into the effects of poverty across social and economic groups, aiming to provide avenues of success for everyone. For the duration of the seminar you will explore the "hidden rules" of the socioeconomic classes and break down misconceptions of poverty, working toward the common goal of promoting compassionate understanding throughout our communities. The seminar is based on the book "Bridges Out of Poverty," by Ruby Payne, Philip DeVol, and Terie Smith. It is available for purchase at Crisis Control's administrative offices for $10, but knowledge of the book's contents are not required to attend. Bridges Out of Poverty is offered to our community members free of charge - we still request that you register ahead of time so we can have an accurate headcount.

Kernersville Renovation Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Open House

Friday, April 17, 2026
2:00 pm4:00 pm
431 W. Bodenhamer Street
Kernersville, NC 27284
US

On Friday, April 17, Crisis Control Ministry will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for recently completed renovations to our Kernersville office, 431 W. Bodenhamer Street. The celebration will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., with the ribbon cutting and remarks beginning at 3 p.m.

Anniversary of Crisis Control Ministry's Licensed Free Pharmacy

Thursday, June 25, 2026

On June 25, 1987, Crisis Control opened the first licensed free pharmacy in North Carolina.

Volunteer Event: Family Day in the WS Food Pantry

Help keep the Winston-Salem Client-Choice Food Pantry organized and well stocked for neighbors to shop. Families will assist with sorting through food donations, organizing food by year, restocking the shelves, light cleaning, and more. Youth ages 4 and up can participate. Click the sign up link below under related links to register your family. Space is limited.

Bridges Out of Poverty Seminar

Friday, July 24, 2026
8:30 am12:30 pm
Main Street United Methodist Church
306 S Main St
Kernersville, NC 27284
US

This seminar provides insights into the effects of poverty across social and economic groups, aiming to provide avenues of success for everyone. For the duration of the seminar you will explore the "hidden rules" of the socioeconomic classes and break down misconceptions of poverty, working toward the common goal of promoting compassionate understanding throughout our communities. The seminar is based on the book "Bridges Out of Poverty," by Ruby Payne, Philip DeVol, and Terie Smith. It is available for purchase at Crisis Control's administrative offices for $10, but knowledge of the book's contents are not required to attend. Bridges Out of Poverty is offered to our community members free of charge - we still request that you register ahead of time so we can have an accurate headcount.

Volunteer Event: Family Day in the WS Food Pantry

Saturday, October 17, 2026
10:00 am12:00 pm
Crisis Control Ministry
200 East Tenth Street
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101-1512
US

Help keep the Winston-Salem Client Choice Food Pantry organized and well stocked for neighbors to shop. Families will assist with sorting through food donations, organizing food by year, restocking the shelves, light cleaning, and more. Youth ages 4 and up can participate. Click the sign up link below under related links to register your family. Space is limited.

Bridges Out of Poverty Seminar

Friday, October 23, 2026
8:30 am12:30 pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Church (The Station)
4117 Indiana Ave
Winston Salem, NC 27105
US

This seminar provides insights into the effects of poverty across social and economic groups, aiming to provide avenues of success for everyone. For the duration of the seminar you will explore the "hidden rules" of the socioeconomic classes and break down misconceptions of poverty, working toward the common goal of promoting compassionate understanding throughout our communities. The seminar is based on the book "Bridges Out of Poverty," by Ruby Payne, Philip DeVol, and Terie Smith. It is available for purchase at Crisis Control's administrative offices for $10, but knowledge of the book's contents are not required to attend. Bridges Out of Poverty is offered to our community members free of charge - we still request that you register ahead of time so we can have an accurate headcount.

Volunteer Event: Family Day in the WS Food Pantry

Help keep the Winston-Salem Client Choice Food Pantry organized and well stocked for neighbors to shop. Families will assist with sorting through food donations, organizing food by year, restocking the shelves, light cleaning, and more. Youth ages 4 and up can participate. Click the sign up link below under related links to register your family. Space is limited.

Our Impact Fiscal Year 2025

  • Number of People Served

    21,680

  • Number of Volunteers

    2,576

  • Value of Services Provided

    $5,928,238

  • Pounds of Food Distributed

    371,201

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