Candor

Local offices in Candor

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

• Library · Regional office

  Currie Memorial Library

  138 S. School Street, Candor, NC 27229

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use public library services.
  Call 910-974-4033DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on library.nc.gov

• Local office · City office

  Candor Town Hall

  214 S. Main Street, Candor, NC 27229

  Help here

  • Town office servicesVisit or call the town office for help with town services and questions.
  • Water bill paymentPay your town water bill online or at Town Hall.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 910-974-4221DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Candor website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Parktown Food Hub

  62 miles from the center of Candor

  5123 Revere Rd, Durham, NC 27713

  Hours

  • Thu4:30 PM to 5:30 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  Call 984-484-8475DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  West End Free Thursday Market at Lyon Park

  West End Community Foundation, Inc.

  66 miles from the center of Candor

  1309 Halley St, Durham, NC 27707

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Bi-weekly Thursdays. Market doors open at 2:00 p.m.; shopping begins at 3:00 p.m. and continues until 4:00 p.m. Adults aged 65 and older can shop at 2:30 p.m.

  Call 919-536-4200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mobile pantry

  Saturday Distribution: the Walk-Up Table

  BaggingIt4Kids

  67 miles from the center of Candor

  1925 Yearby Ave, Durham, NC 27705

  Hours

  • Sat: times not listed, call first
  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on baggingit4kids.wixsite.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Mobile pantry

  West End Community Collaboration Mobile Market

  West End Community Foundation, Inc.

  67 miles from the center of Candor

  504 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701

  Hours

  • Sat10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (3rd of the month). Plan to arrive by 9:00 a.m. to get a place in line

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  Call 919-536-4200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Community Breakfast

  St. Joseph's Episcopal Church

  67 miles from the center of Candor

  1902 West Main St, Durham, NC 27705

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Monday through Friday at 8:00 am. Coffee hour begins at 7:00 am.

  Who can come: Anyone in the Durham community

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Community Cafe

  Urban Ministries of Durham

  67 miles from the center of Candor

  410 Liberty Street, Durham, NC 27701

  Hours

  • Mon8 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast and bag lunch pickup; 6 PM to 7 PM. Dinner
  • Tue8 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast and bag lunch pickup; 6 PM to 7 PM. Dinner
  • Wed8 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast and bag lunch pickup; 6 PM to 7 PM. Dinner
  • Thu8 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast and bag lunch pickup; 6 PM to 7 PM. Dinner
  • Fri8 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast and bag lunch pickup; 6 PM to 7 PM. Dinner
  • Sat9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Breakfast; 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. Hot lunch; 6 PM to 7 PM. Dinner
  • Sun9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Breakfast; 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. Hot lunch; 6 PM to 7 PM. Dinner

  Who can come: Anyone in need of a meal

  Call 919-682-0538DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Candor

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

Job help near Candor

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 Candor. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Montgomery County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  9.2 miles away

  1011 Page Street, Troy, NC 27371

  Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm

  Call 910-898-9600DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Moore County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  19 miles away

  245 Shepherd Trail, Aberdeen, NC 28315

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am 4:30pm

  Call 910-505-6010DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center - Richmond County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  25 miles away

  115 West Franklin Street, Rockingham, NC 28379

  Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 5pm and Friday, 8:00am - 12:00pm

  Call 910-997-9180DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 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 Montgomery County

Candor is in Montgomery County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Montgomery County Department of Social Services

  102 East Spring Street, Troy, NC 27371

  Help here

  • Food, Medicaid, energy and child care assistanceApply for food benefits, Medicaid, energy help, or child care assistance.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and applications.
  • Adult and senior servicesAsk for help with adult services, in-home support, and senior meal programs.
  Call 910-576-6531DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Montgomery County WIC Clinic

  217 South Main Street, Troy, NC 27371

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.
  Call 910-572-8174DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountync.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

  Montgomery County Department of Health

  217 South Main Street, Troy, NC 27371

  Help here

  • Personal health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, prenatal care, and testing for some health conditions.Read more
  Call 910-572-1393DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging

  1398 Carrollton Crossing Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284

  Help here

  • Aging services information and referralsGet information about services and support for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.
  Call 336-904-0300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Montgomery County Veterans Service Office

  219 South Main Street, Troy, NC 27371

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits claimsGet help preparing claims for veterans benefits, health care, education, and burial.
  Call 910-576-4711DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Montgomery 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