Bessemer City

Local offices in Bessemer City

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

• Utilities · City office

  Bessemer City Customer Service and Utility Billing

  125 E. Virginia Ave., Bessemer City, NC 28016

  Help here

  • Utility accounts and billsGet help with utility bills, payments, new service, or questions about your account.Apply online
  Call 704-629-5542DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Kiser Senior Center

  123 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Bessemer City, NC 28016

  Help here

  • Senior programs and activitiesAdults age 50 and older can join fitness, social, and learning programs.
  Call 704-729-6465DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Bessemer City Branch Library

  207 N. 12th St., Bessemer City, NC 28016

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch for library services and resources.
  Call 704-629-3321DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Bessemer City Hall

  132 W. Virginia Ave., Bessemer City, NC 28016

  Help here

  • City services and informationGet help with city services, questions, and contacts for city departments.
  Call 704-629-5542DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Allan Farris Community Center

  220 S. 14th St., Bessemer City, NC 28016

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs, events, and activities for residents.
  Call 704-629-5111DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Bessemer City website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free grocery market

  Freedom Fridge & Pantry

  QC Family Tree

  23 miles from the center of Bessemer City

  2916 Parkway Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28208

  Hours

  • Mon12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
  • Tue12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
  • Wed12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
  • Thu12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
  • Fri12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
  • Sat12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
  • Sun12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  What to bring: No sign-up or other requirements.

  Call 980-505-7147DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Hearts and Hands Food Pantry

  Hearts and Hands Foundation Inc.

  23 miles from the center of Bessemer City

  4040 Chesapeake Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216

  Hours

  • Tue2 PM to 5:30 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM. Spanish only
  • Thu12 PM to 3 PM

  Who can come: Anyone who needs emergency food assistance

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 980-292-0357DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on heartsandhandsfoodpantry.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Care Ring's Client Choice Food Pantry

  Care Ring

  26 miles from the center of Bessemer City

  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

  26 miles from the center of Bessemer City

  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

• Free meals

  Roof Above Day Services Center

  Roof Above

  26 miles from the center of Bessemer City

  945 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

  Call 704-347-0278DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  HUG Food Pantry

  Hearts United for Good (HUGCLT)

  27 miles from the center of Bessemer City

  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

Nonprofits that serve Bessemer City

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

Job help near Bessemer City

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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Bessemer City. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Gaston County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  4.8 miles away

  300 S. Firestone Street, Suite 100A, Gastonia, NC 28052

  Hours: In-person and Virtual Services, M-TH 8:00am-4:30pm; F 8:00am-1pm

  Call 980-460-8240DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 6, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Lincoln County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  13 miles away

  529 North Aspen Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092

  Hours: Friday 8am-4:30pm; Closes the 2nd Friday of each month at 12 noon.

  Call 704-735-8035DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Cleveland County

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  14 miles away

  404 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150

  Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30am 5:00pm; Fri 8:30am-12:00pm

  Call 704-480-5414DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 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 Gaston County

Bessemer City is in Gaston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Gaston County Social Services Division

  330 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, NC 28052

  Help here

  • Benefits and social servicesAsk about food, cash, health coverage, and other help for people in need.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through the county Social Services Division.
  Call 704-862-7500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Gaston County WIC

  991 W. Hudson Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28052

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition and breastfeeding support if you are pregnant or caring for a young child.Apply online
  Call 704-853-5100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Gastonia Housing Authority

  340 W. Long Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher assistanceAsk about rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program for eligible households in Gaston County.Apply online
  Call 704-864-6771DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ghanc.org

• Public health · County office

  Gaston County Public Health Division

  991 W. Hudson Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28052

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department about public health services and clinic care.
  Call 704-853-5000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Gaston County Courthouse

  325 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, NC 28052

  Help here

  • Court information and legal process helpFind Gaston County court location and contact information and get help with court processes.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Centralina Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver resourcesConnect with services and resources for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Gaston County.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on centralinaaging.org

Everything in Gaston 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