Concord

Local offices in Concord

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

• Housing help · City office

  City of Concord Community Housing Department

  283 Harold Goodman Circle SW, Concord, NC 28025

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing vouchersAsk about public housing, housing choice vouchers, and other affordable housing programs.
  Call 704-920-6100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Concord Customer Care

  35 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord, NC 28025

  Help here

  • City services and utility questionsCall Customer Care about utility bills, service problems, outages, or other city service requests.
  • Neighbor Helping Neighbor utility bill assistanceAsk about help with a Concord utility bill through the Neighbor Helping Neighbor program.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 704-920-5555DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Concord Active Living Center

  331 Corban Avenue SE, Concord, NC 28025

  Help here

  • Programs and support for older adultsOlder adults can visit for activities, classes, wellness programs, and help connecting with services.
  Call 704-920-3484DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cabarruscounty.us

• Jobs and training · State office

  NCWorks Career Center - Cabarrus County

  845 Church Street North, Suite 201, Concord, NC 28025

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help looking for work, improving job skills, and finding career training.Apply online
  Call 980-407-6075DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on commerce.nc.gov

• Library · County office

  Cabarrus County Library - Concord Branch

  27 Union Street N, Concord, NC 28025

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to use library materials, programs, and other public library services.
  Call 704-920-2050DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cabarruscounty.us

• Parks and recreation · City office

  City of Concord Parks and Recreation

  Help here

  • Parks, recreation, and activitiesFind city parks, recreation facilities, classes, sports, camps, and activities.Apply online
  Call 704-920-5600Website

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

City of Concord website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Champion House of Care Project One

  11 miles from the center of Concord

  2230 West Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 11 AM. Food box; 1 PM to 3 PM. Produce pickup
  • Tue11:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed1 PM to 3 PM. Produce pickup
  • Thu1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Seniors only
  • Fri2 PM to 3 PM

  What to bring: Registration is required for each distribution.

  Call 980-415-8113DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Angels & Sparrows Community Table

  Angels & Sparrows

  12 miles from the center of Concord

  15016 N Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue11 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu11 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri11 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Anyone who needs help

  Call 704-918-0122DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Saint Paul Emergency Food Pantry

  St. Paul Baptist Church

  15 miles from the center of Concord

  1401 Allen St, Charlotte, NC 28205

  Hours

  • Wed8 AM to 12 PM (2nd of the month)

  Who can come: People in need who meet the pantry's financial criteria

  What to bring: Meet the pantry's financial criteria and provide identification or a utility bill.

  Call 704-334-5309DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stpaulbaptist.church, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Care Ring's Client Choice Food Pantry

  Care Ring

  15 miles from the center of Concord

  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

  15 miles from the center of Concord

  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

  16 miles from the center of Concord

  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

Nonprofits that serve Concord

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

Job help near Concord

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.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Cabarrus County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  3.4 miles away

  845 North Church Street, Suite 201, Concord, NC 28025

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am 4:30pm; Closes the 2nd Friday of each month 8am-12pm

  Call 980-407-6075DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 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 Cabarrus County

Concord is in Cabarrus County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Cabarrus County Social Services

  1303 S Cannon Boulevard, Kannapolis, NC 28083

  Help here

  • Food, Medicaid, and financial assistanceApply for food assistance, Medicaid, special assistance, and other family support programs.Apply online
  • Child and adult protectionContact the county to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child or adult.
  • Child supportGet help applying for child support services and managing a case.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 704-920-1400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cabarruscounty.us

• Public health · County office

  Cabarrus Health Alliance WIC

  300 Mooresville Road, Kannapolis, NC 28081

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides nutrition help for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 704-920-1204DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  City of Concord Community Housing

  283 Harold Goodman Circle SW, Concord, NC 28025

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing, rental assistance, and housing support programs.Apply online
  Call 704-920-6100DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 888-892-1162Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org

• Public health · County office

  Cabarrus Health Alliance

  300 Mooresville Road, Kannapolis, NC 28081

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health and clinic services.
  Call 704-920-1000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Centralina Area Agency on Aging

  10735 David Taylor Drive, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28262

  Help here

  • Regional aging resourcesGet connected to programs and resources for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Anson County.
  Call 704-372-2416DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Cabarrus 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