Albemarle

Local offices in Albemarle

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · County office

  Stanly County Department of Social Services

  1000 N. First Street, Suite 2, Albemarle, NC 28001

  Help here

  • Food and nutrition assistanceAsk about applying for Food and Nutrition Services benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  • Medicaid and child care assistanceAsk about Medicaid or child care assistance applications.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 704-982-6100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov

• Housing help · City office

  City of Albemarle Public Housing Department

  300 S. Bell Avenue, Albemarle, NC 28001

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about applying for city public housing or a housing choice voucher.Apply online
  Call 704-984-9580DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on albemarlenc.gov

• Utilities · City office

  City of Albemarle Utilities and Payment Center

  144 N. 2nd Street, Albemarle, NC 28001

  Help here

  • Utility service and billing helpGet help starting or changing electric, water, or sewer service, or ask about a bill or payment options.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 704-984-9615DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on albemarlenc.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Stanly County Senior Services

  283 N. Third Street, Albemarle, NC 28001

  Help here

  • Senior programs and supportAsk about activities, nutrition, transportation, or in-home help for older adults.
  Call 704-986-3769DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on stanlycountync.gov

• State office

  NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services - Albemarle

  702 Henson Street, Albemarle, NC 28001

  Help here

  • Vocational rehabilitationAsk about services that help people with disabilities prepare for or keep a job.
  Call 704-244-8100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  NCWorks Career Center - Stanly County

  944 N. First Street, Albemarle, NC 28001

  Help here

  • Job search and career supportGet help looking for work, building job skills, or connecting with employers.
  Call 704-244-8185DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nccareers.org

• Library · County office

  Albemarle Main Library

  133 E Main Street, Albemarle, NC 28001

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books and other materials or use library resources.
  Call 704-986-3755DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on stanlycountylibrary.org

• Local office · City office

  Albemarle City Hall

  144 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC 28001

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall to ask about city services or find the right city department.
  Call 704-984-9400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on albemarlenc.gov

City of Albemarle website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Albemarle first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Champion House of Care Project One

  34 miles from the center of Albemarle

  2230 West Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 11 AM. Food box; 1 PM to 3 PM. Produce pickup
  • Tue11:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed1 PM to 3 PM. Produce pickup
  • Thu1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Seniors only
  • Fri2 PM to 3 PM

  What to bring: Registration is required for each distribution.

  Call 980-415-8113DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on championhouseofcareprojectone.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Saint Paul Emergency Food Pantry

  St. Paul Baptist Church

  36 miles from the center of Albemarle

  1401 Allen St, Charlotte, NC 28205

  Hours

  • Wed8 AM to 12 PM (2nd of the month)

  Who can come: People in need who meet the pantry's financial criteria

  What to bring: Meet the pantry's financial criteria and provide identification or a utility bill.

  Call 704-334-5309DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stpaulbaptist.church, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  HUG Food Pantry

  Hearts United for Good (HUGCLT)

  37 miles from the center of Albemarle

  1124 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204

  Hours

  • Tue12 PM to 3 PM; 4 PM to 7 PM
  • Wed12 PM to 3 PM
  • Thu12 PM to 3 PM; 4 PM to 7 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need of food assistance

  What to bring: Make an appointment, complete a short application, and get a pantry membership card. No ID or proof of income required.

  Call 704-870-4901DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on hugclt.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Angels & Sparrows Community Table

  Angels & Sparrows

  37 miles from the center of Albemarle

  15016 N Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue11 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu11 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri11 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Anyone who needs help

  Call 704-918-0122DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on angelsandsparrows.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Care Ring's Client Choice Food Pantry

  Care Ring

  37 miles from the center of Albemarle

  1514 N Graham Street, Charlotte, NC 28206

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Operates two to three times weekly

  Who can come: Care Ring patients and clients, and other community members facing food insecurity

  What to bring: Community members need a referral and appointment through Nourish Up. Care Ring patients and clients should ask their provider or coordinator for a referral.

  Call 704-375-0172DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on careringnc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Mobile pantry

  The Bulb at Care Ring

  The Bulb

  37 miles from the center of Albemarle

  1514 N Graham Street, Charlotte, NC 28206

  Hours

  • Thu11 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Charlotte neighbors

  What to bring: No referral or appointment needed.

  Call 704-375-0172DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on careringnc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Albemarle

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Albemarle

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Stanly County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  0.6 miles away

  944 N. First Street, Albemarle, NC 28001

  Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; (Closed for lunch 12pm-1pm (Closes the 3rd Friday of each month at 12 noon

  Call 704-982-2183DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Stanly County

Albemarle is in Stanly County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Stanly County Department of Social Services

  1000 North First Street, Suite 2, Albemarle, NC 28001

  Help here

  • Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits and get help with food assistance.Read more
  • MedicaidApply for Medicaid and get help with health coverage.Read more
  • Child care assistanceApply for help paying for child care while you work or train.Read more
  • Child supportGet help setting up, collecting, or enforcing child support.Read more
  Call 704-982-6100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stanlycountync.gov

• Public health · County office

  Stanly County WIC Clinic

  1000 N First Street, Suite 3, Albemarle, NC 28001

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
  Call 704-986-3003DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.stanlycountync.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Albemarle Public Housing Department

  144 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC 28001

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about public housing and housing assistance in Albemarle.
  Call 704-984-9580DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on albemarlenc.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  NC 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs such as housing, food, utilities, and health care.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org

• Public health · County office

  Stanly County Health Department

  1000 N First Street, Suite 3, Albemarle, NC 28001

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsGet health care, immunizations, family planning, and other clinic services.
  Call 704-982-9171DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.stanlycountync.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Stanly County Courthouse

  201 S 2nd Street, Albemarle, NC 28001

  Help here

  • Court information and self-help resourcesFind courthouse contacts, court information, and online help for preparing some court forms.
  Call 704-986-7012DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.gov

Everything in Stanly County

North Carolina programs by kind of help

These are run by North Carolina and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026