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Local offices in Anson County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Anson County Department of Social Services
118 N Washington Street, Wadesboro, NC 28170
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for food, medical, child care, energy, and cash assistance, or ask for help with family and adult services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.anson.nc.us
Public health · County office
Anson County Health Department WIC Clinic
110 Ashe Street, Wadesboro, NC 28170
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Child support · County office
Anson County Child Support Enforcement
112 N Greene Street, Wadesboro, NC 28170
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with establishing and enforcing child support orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Public health · County office
Anson County Health Department
110 East Ashe Street, Wadesboro, NC 28170
Help here
- Public health clinicsGet immunizations, clinic care, health education, and other public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.anson.nc.us
Older adults · County office
Anson County Senior Center
199 Highway 742 South, Wadesboro, NC 28170
Help here
- Older adult servicesAsk about meals, in-home help, transportation, caregiver support, and health insurance counseling for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.anson.nc.us
Older adults · Regional office
Centralina Area Agency on Aging
10735 David Taylor Drive, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28262
Help here
- Regional aging resourcesGet connected to programs and resources for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Anson County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on centralinaaging.org
Veterans · County office
Anson County Veteran Services
575 US Highway 52 South, Wadesboro, NC 28170
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.anson.nc.us
Emergency help · County office
Anson County Emergency Management
2230 Country Club Road, Wadesboro, NC 28170
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and local disaster response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.anson.nc.us
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center - Anson County
514 N. Washington Street, Lockhart-Taylor Center, Wadesboro, NC 28170
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help looking for work, preparing for a job, or finding job training.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nccareers.org
State office
North Carolina License Plate Agency - Anson County
101 S Greene Street, Suite 101, Wadesboro, NC 28170
Help here
- Vehicle registration and platesHandle vehicle registration and license plate services at the local tag office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.anson.nc.us
Library · Regional office
Sandhill Regional Library System
120 S Greene Street, Wadesboro, NC 28170
Help here
- Library servicesUse the regional library system for books, learning resources, and public library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on srls.info
Anson County, North Carolina website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Anson County, closest to the center of Wadesboro first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
HUG Food Pantry
Hearts United for Good (HUGCLT)
46 miles from the center of Wadesboro1124 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.
Listed on hugclt.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Saint Paul Emergency Food Pantry
St. Paul Baptist Church
46 miles from the center of Wadesboro1401 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.
Listed on stpaulbaptist.church, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Champion House of Care Project One
47 miles from the center of Wadesboro2230 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.
Listed on championhouseofcareprojectone.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Roof Above Day Services Center
Roof Above
47 miles from the center of Wadesboro945 North College Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
Hours
- Mon11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Tue11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Wed11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Thu11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Fri11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Sat11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Sun11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Who can come: Anyone, including people experiencing homelessness or unstable housing
Listed on roofabove.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Care Ring's Client Choice Food Pantry
Care Ring
47 miles from the center of Wadesboro1514 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.
Listed on careringnc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
The Bulb at Care Ring
The Bulb
47 miles from the center of Wadesboro1514 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.
Listed on careringnc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Anson County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
500 B Spratt St., Charlotte, NC 28206
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Sandhills Community Action Program, Inc.
340 Commerce Avenue, Suite 20, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Anson 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
Talk to a person
- NC 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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