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Local offices in Como
We have not found offices in Como on official websites yet. 211 can tell you the closest one.
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Como
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
Food Bank of the Albemarle
109 Tidewater Way, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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
Choanoke Area Development Association of NC, Inc.
120 Sessoms, P.O. Box 530, Rich Square, NC 27869
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Como
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 Como. These are the closest.
American Job Center
NCWorks Career Center- Hertford County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
14 miles away
109 Community College Road, Jernigan Bldg. B Room 117, Ahoskie, NC 27910
Hours: Tues and Thurs 8:30am-4:30pm Closed 1:00pm-1:30pm for lunch
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Bertie County Career Center -Satellite Office
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
37 miles away
409 Granville Street, Windsor, NC 27983
Hours: Tuesdays 8:30am-4:30pm Closes 1:00pm-1:30pm for lunch
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 31, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
NCWorks Career Center- Chowan County
Also helps young people
37 miles away
118 Blades Street, Bldg 3, Edenton, NC 27932
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (Closed for lunch 1:00pm-2pm)
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 2026
Unemployment benefits in North Carolina
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Region Q Workforce Development Board
1502 N. Market Street, Suite A, Washington, NC 27889
Workforce board
NCWorks Commission
4348 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4348
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 Hertford County
Como is in Hertford County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Hertford County Department of Social Services
704 N. King St., Winton, NC 27986
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for food and nutrition, Medicaid, and Work First assistance.
- Child and adult protective servicesGet help with reports of child or adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
- Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Public health · County office
Hertford County Public Health Authority WIC Clinic
718 Evans Street, Ahoskie, NC 27910
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceApply for food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support if you are pregnant or have a young child.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hertfordpublichealth.com
Child support · County office
Hertford County Child Support Enforcement
115 Justice Drive, Winton, NC 27986
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child support and handling payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Ahoskie Housing Authority
200 Pierce Avenue, Ahoskie, NC 27910
Help here
- Public housingAsk about affordable public housing and apply at the local office.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ahoskieha.org
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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Public health · County office
Hertford County Public Health Authority
801 King Street, Winton, NC 27986
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about local health services, immunizations, and environmental health.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hertfordpublichealth.com
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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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