Benson

Local offices in Benson

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Benson Housing Authority

  1000 S Williams Drive, Suite 413, Benson, NC 27504

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about its public housing program and applying for housing.
  Call 919-894-4710DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Town of Benson Utility Billing

  303 E Church Street, Benson, NC 27504

  Help here

  • Utility billing and paymentsGet help with town utility bills or pay a bill online.Apply online
  Call 919-894-3553DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bensonnc.municipalonlinepayments.com

• Library · City office

  Mary Duncan Public Library

  319 S Elm Street, Benson, NC 27504

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library for books, reading resources, and library programs.
  Call 919-894-3724DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofbenson.com

• Local office · City office

  Town of Benson Administration

  303 E Church Street, Benson, NC 27504

  Help here

  • Town services and resident questionsContact the town office for help with town government services and resident questions.
  Call 919-894-3553DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofbenson.com

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Benson Parks and Recreation

  403 S Elm Street, Benson, NC 27504

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and facilitiesFind town recreation programs and ask about using public parks and recreation facilities.
  Call 919-894-3553DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofbenson.com

Town of Benson website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Emmanuel Hispanic Pentecostal

  25 miles from the center of Benson

  4119 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610

  Hours

  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month)
  Call 919-523-4167Directions

  Listed on foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  With Love From Jesus

  25 miles from the center of Benson

  421 Chapanoke Road, Raleigh, NC 27603

  Hours

  • Tue9:30 AM to 10 AM. Food only; 10 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Wed9:30 AM to 10 AM. Food only; 10 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Fri9:30 AM to 10 AM. Food only; 10 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Sat9:30 AM to 10 AM. Food only; 10 AM to 11:30 AM

  Who can come: Anyone

  What to bring: No ID, referral, proof of income, or proof of residence required.

  Call 919-233-8010DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  First Cosmopolitan Baptist Church

  26 miles from the center of Benson

  1515 Cross Link Road, Raleigh, NC 27610

  Hours

  • Tue1 PM to 4 PM (2nd and 3rd and 4th of the month)
  Call 919-691-7528DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Faith Missionary Baptist Church

  26 miles from the center of Benson

  908 Suffolk Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27603

  Hours

  • Wed10:30 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
  Call 919-779-2509DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Mobile pantry

  Abundant Life Cathedral COGIC

  26 miles from the center of Benson

  4400 Old Poole Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610

  Hours

  • Sat8 AM to 9 AM (4th of the month). Drive-through

  Who can come: Anyone

  What to bring: Drive-through distribution

  Call 919-231-4388DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Abundant Life Cathedral COGIC, Building B

  Abundant Life Cathedral COGIC

  26 miles from the center of Benson

  4400 Old Poole Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Anyone

  What to bring: Indoor service

  Call 919-231-4388DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Benson

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

Offices for all of Johnston County

Benson is in Johnston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Johnston County Department of Social Services

  714 North Street, Smithfield, NC 27577

  Help here

  • Food, health, and cash benefitsApply for food assistance, Medicaid, and cash assistance, or get help with a benefits case.
  • Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care if your family meets the program rules.
  • Child and adult protectionReport abuse or neglect and ask for help protecting a child or vulnerable adult.
  Call 919-989-5300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Johnston County WIC Clinic

  517 N. Brightleaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC 27577

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportAsk about food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 919-989-5200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Johnston County Child Support Enforcement Office

  Law Enforcement Center, 3rd Floor, 120 S. Third Street, Smithfield, NC 27577

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing, collecting, or enforcing child support and establishing paternity.Apply online
  Call 919-989-5080DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Johnston County Housing Assistance Payments Program

  107 Johnston Street, Smithfield, NC 27577

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceAsk about rental assistance vouchers and the program's application process.
  Call 919-989-5070DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Johnston County Public Health Department

  517 N. Brightleaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC 27577

  Help here

  • Public health clinics and servicesGet public health information and ask about clinic services, including family planning and child health.
  Call 919-989-5200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Johnston County Public Health Behavioral Health Division

  521 N. Brightleaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC 27577

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and substance use servicesCall or visit to ask about mental health and substance use services.
  Call 919-989-5500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on johnstonnc.com

Everything in Johnston 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