Chapel Hill

Local offices in Chapel Hill

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

• Housing help · City office

  Chapel Hill Public Housing

  317 Caldwell Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

  Help here

  • Public housingFind information about applying for public housing and housing services run by the Town.Apply online
  Call 919-968-2850DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · Regional office

  Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA)

  Help here

  • Water and sewer customer serviceContact OWASA about water and sewer service, billing, or help with an unpaid bill.
  Call 919-968-4421Website

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

• Human services · City office

  Human Services Program

  Help here

  • Community human services programsThe Town funds nonprofit programs that support residents’ health, education, and financial stability.
  Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Chapel Hill Contact Us

  405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill, NC 27514

  Help here

  • Town service questions and issue reportsContact the Town for help finding the right department or report a maintenance issue such as a pothole or blocked storm drain.
  Call 919-968-2743DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Chapel Hill Public Library

  100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsUse the library’s books, digital resources, learning programs, and community spaces.
  Call 919-968-2777DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks and Recreation

  200 Plant Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and financial assistanceFind camps, classes, sports, and recreation programs, and ask about help with program fees.Apply online
  Call 919-968-2784DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Chapel Hill website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Parktown Food Hub

  7.7 miles from the center of Chapel Hill

  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.

  8 miles from the center of Chapel Hill

  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

  8.2 miles from the center of Chapel Hill

  1925 Yearby Ave, Durham, NC 27705

  Hours

  • Sat: times not listed, call first
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Community Breakfast

  St. Joseph's Episcopal Church

  8.6 miles from the center of Chapel Hill

  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

• Mobile pantry

  West End Community Collaboration Mobile Market

  West End Community Foundation, Inc.

  8.8 miles from the center of Chapel Hill

  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

• Mobile pantry

  Saturday Distribution: the Walk-Up Table

  BaggingIt4Kids

  9.3 miles from the center of Chapel Hill

  406 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701

  Hours

  • Sat: times not listed, call first
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Chapel Hill

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

Job help near Chapel Hill

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 Chapel Hill. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Access Point -Capital Area (Orange County)

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  2.2 miles away

  203 S. Greensboro St., Suite 340, Carrboro, NC 27510

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

  Call 919-245-4335DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 14, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center Durham County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  13 miles away

  1105 South Briggs Avenue, Durham, NC 27703

  Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am until 4:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am -1:00 pm CLOSES TO PUBLIC AT 4:30

  Call 984-278-3000DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Capital Area (Raleigh)

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  25 miles away

  1830-B Tillery Place, Raleigh, NC 27604

  Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Fri 8:30am-2:00pm

  Call 919-715-0111DirectionsWebsite

  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 Orange County

Chapel Hill is in Orange County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Orange County Department of Social Services

  113 Mayo Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278

  Help here

  • Public benefits and family supportApply for food, medical, child care, and emergency assistance programs through the county.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
  Call 919-245-2800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Orange County WIC Program

  300 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food and nutrition support.
  Call 919-245-2422DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Central Piedmont Community Action

  503 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

  Help here

  • Community action servicesAsk about support with basic needs, housing, employment, and education.
  Call 919-245-4342DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Orange County Housing Department

  300 West Tryon Street, 3rd floor, Hillsborough, NC 27278

  Help here

  • Housing and rental assistanceAsk about emergency rent help, housing choice vouchers, and home repair assistance.
  Call 919-245-2490DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Orange County Health Department

  300 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesGet health clinic, dental, environmental health, immunization, nutrition, and refugee health services.
  Call 919-245-2400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Orange County Courthouse

  106 East Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278

  Help here

  • Court forms and self-help resourcesFind court forms and online resources for common court services.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Orange 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