Smithfield Rescue Mission

01/25/2026

We’re helping women with children during this time. Let’s be in prayer for our surrounding communities and region!

Johnston County is under a Winter Storm Warning from Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon, with a significant risk of ice accumulation that could cause major impacts across the County. In response, the County and community partners will activate White Flag shelter operations and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) beginning Saturday.

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While forecasts will continue to evolve, potential impacts include power outages, falling trees, hazardous driving conditions, and closures or disruptions to infrastructure. Residents are strongly encouraged to prepare now and avoid unnecessary travel beginning Saturday afternoon.

🏳️ White Flag Shelter Options (please call ahead) 🏳️

Street Reach of Johnston County
(919) 912-9854
Receiving hours begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday

Smithfield Rescue Mission
(919) 205-1977

The Salvation Army
(919) 934-9102
Receiving hours begin on Saturday

County-Facilitated White Flag Shelter:

Johnston County Government will operate a White Flag shelter at 600 M. Durwood Stephenson Parkway, Smithfield, with receiving hours beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.

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Residents who plan on staying at a shelter should be sure to bring personal belongings including: medication, bedding, and hygiene items. Parents with infants should be sure to bring formula, bottles, disposable diapers, and pacifiers. Pets will be housed at Johnston County Animal Services.

🚨Emergency Operations Center 🚨

The Johnston County Emergency Operations Center will be activated at noon Saturday. Beginning at noon, non-emergency calls may be directed to (919) 989-5400.

For the most up-to-date information on road conditions, weather, and power outages, visit the EM Alerts dashboard at johnstonnc.gov/emalerts. You can also sign up for JoCo Alerts by visiting https://member.everbridge.net/892807736726972/login today.

Residents are encouraged to share this information with anyone who may need shelter or assistance during the storm.

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01/01/2026

12/30/2025

Don’t miss your opportunity to give a generous gift and write it off on your 2025 taxes! Join our many friends who already have. The last chance to give in 2025 is December 31 by 11:59pm. smithfieldrescue.org/donate

12/30/2025

Don’t miss your opportunity to give a generous gift to the work of the mission in 2025! December 31 by 11:59pm is the last chance to make your gift count for tax deductions in 2025. smithfieldrescue.org/donate

12/29/2025

So many amazing people gave and received through the work God is doing at the Smithfield Rescue Mission this holiday season! Another year packed with blessings for over 1,100 people in our community. Our staff, board, volunteers, and supporting friends impacted a lot of lives in Jesus’ name!

12/26/2025

Thanks to many friends like you, men like Joe have a safe place to sleep, good food, and support to turn their life around!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!

12/20/2025

What a blessing for our staff to gather with the men in Life Change Program to share in a Christmas celebration!

11/24/2025

Well, we’ve now given away 281 turkeys and sides!!! Thanks be to God! We need only 15 turkeys, and we only need 14 each of the following to finish today’s giveaway: mashed potato boxes, gravy packets, and boxes of stuffing. You can drop off today 9:00-1:30 at 523 Glenn St. Smithfield.

11/19/2025

On the left in the pic is Rick. Rick was in the Life Change program and moved out 2 and 1/2 years ago. He still volunteers with us. What a blessing he is! He’s been a tremendous help this week with Turkeytastic!!

11/19/2025

Big THANKS to everyone who brought turkeys and sides!!! We’ve already given away over 100 full family meal boxes! 🙌🏻 We have enough for today and tomorrow but we still need about 75 more turkeys, 75 more boxes of stuffing, 90 instant mashed potatoes, and 100 gravy packets to complete the list. Smithfieldrescue.org/donate - or drop off items at 523 Glenn St. Smithfield between 9:30am-12:30pm this week thru Friday.

11/18/2025

Every year alongside volunteers, our residents help give away Turkeytastic boxes to people. And every year they talk about what a blessing it is to be able to give. We’ve given away 49 family meal boxes today and many more are to come!