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Local offices in Burlington
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Burlington Housing Authority
133 N Ireland St, Burlington, NC 27217
Help here
- Public housingContact the authority to ask about public housing and its application process.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtonha.org
Utilities · City office
City of Burlington Customer Service and Billing
237 W Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Help here
- Utility billing and serviceGet help with water and sewer bills, payments, and starting or stopping service.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtonnc.gov
Local office · City office
City of Burlington Community Development
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Help here
- Housing rehabilitationAsk about city housing rehabilitation programs for eligible homeowners.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtonnc.gov
Older adults · City office
John Robert Kernodle Senior Center
1535 S Mebane St, Burlington, NC 27215
Help here
- Programs for adults 55 and olderJoin senior programs, classes, fitness activities, and social events.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtonnc.gov
Local office · City office
City of Burlington Customer Service Line
Help here
- City information and service requestsCall the city for general information or help finding the right department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtonnc.gov
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center - Alamance County
2640 S Columbine Lane, Burlington, NC 27215
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help finding work and accessing career services at the local NCWorks center.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ourncmilitary.nc.gov
Library · County office
North Park Library
849 Sharpe Rd, Burlington, NC 27217
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials and use library programs and resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on library.alamancecountync.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
City of Burlington Recreation and Parks
1333 Overbrook Rd, Burlington, NC 27215
Help here
- Recreation programsFind and register for sports, classes, camps, and other recreation programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtonnc.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Burlington first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Genesis Baptist Church Food Pantry
Genesis Baptist Church
16 miles from the center of Burlington2812 East Bessemer Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Food Pantry is available for emergencies on Tuesdays, and Food distribution on the 4th Thursday of the month at 10:00 am.
Listed on genesisbaptistchurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Meal Ministry
Unity Christian Church
17 miles from the center of Burlington3232 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, NC 27405
Hours
- Fri4 PM to 5 PM (1st of the month)
Who can come: The community
Listed on unity-christian-church.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Unity Christian Church Food Pantry
Unity Christian Church
17 miles from the center of Burlington3232 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, NC 27405
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: The surrounding community
Listed on unity-christian-church.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Hot Dish & Hope
First Presbyterian Church Greensboro
18 miles from the center of Burlington707 N. Greene St., Greensboro, NC 27401
Hours
- Tue4 PM to 6 PM
- Thu4 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: People who are hungry
Listed on fpcgreensboro.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Potter's House Community Kitchen
Greensboro Urban Ministry
18 miles from the center of Burlington1002 S. Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC 27406
Hours
- Mon10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Tue10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Wed10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Thu10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Fri10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Sat10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Sun10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: Everyone
Listed on greensborourbanministry.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Gate City Vineyard Church Grocery Giveaway
Gate City Vineyard Church
22 miles from the center of Burlington204 S Westgate Dr, Greensboro, NC 27407
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 10:30 AM. The third week of the month is served on Saturday instead.
- Sat9 AM to 10:30 AM (3rd of the month). For 2026, this Saturday visit replaces the Wednesday visit.
Who can come: People in need in Greensboro
What to bring: Appointment required. Register for each visit.
Languages: Spanish
Listed on gatecityvineyard.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Burlington
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 Northwest North Carolina
3330 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
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
Alamance County Community Services Action, Inc.
142 South Lexington Avenue, Burlington, NC 27215
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Alamance County
Burlington is in Alamance County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Alamance County Department of Social Services
319 N. Graham-Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC 27217
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesApply for food, medical, child care, energy, and cash assistance, and ask for help with family services.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help with child support services and your child support case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.alamancecountync.gov
Public health · County office
Alamance County Health Department WIC Program
Help here
- WICApply for WIC food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alamancecountync.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Alamance County Services Agency
236 N. Mebane Street, Suite 103, Burlington, NC 27217
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about local programs that help eligible residents with basic needs and self-sufficiency.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alamanceservices.org
Local office · Regional office
NC 211
Help here
- Community service referralsCall or search online to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and utilities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Public health · County office
Alamance County Health Department
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services such as immunizations, family planning, child health, and communicable disease care.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alamancecountync.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Family Justice Center of Alamance County
1950 Martin Street, Burlington, NC 27217
Help here
- Safety and legal support for victimsGet help with safety planning, protective orders, legal questions, and connections to local support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fjc.alamancecountync.gov
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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