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Local offices in Edenton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
The New Edenton Housing Authority
115 Blades Street, Edenton, NC 27932
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and eligibility.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofedenton.com
Older adults · County office
Chowan County Senior Center
204 East Church Street, Edenton, NC 27932
Help here
- Senior programs and activitiesAdults age 55 and older can register for activities, fitness programs, and trips.
- Meals for older adultsOlder adults can ask the center about its nutrition site and meal services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on chowancounty-nc.gov
Utilities · City office
Town Hall Customer Service and Utilities
400 South Broad Street, Edenton, NC 27932
Help here
- Town servicesContact Town Hall for help with town services and information.Read more
- Utility service and billsApply for town utility service, pay a bill, or ask about billing options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofedentonnc.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
NCWorks Career Center: Edenton-Chowan
118 Blades Street, Building 3, Edenton, NC 27932
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help looking for work, building job skills, and connecting with employers.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nwdbworks.com
Library · Regional office
Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library
106 West Water Street, Edenton, NC 27932
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other items, use computers, or join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pettigrewlibraries.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Edenton
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
Economic Improvement Council, Inc.
PO Box 549, Edenton, NC 27932-0549
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Chowan County
Edenton is in Chowan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Chowan County Department of Social Services
100 W. Freemason Circle, Edenton, NC 27932
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesApply for food, cash, child care, and health coverage programs, and ask about family support services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and cases through the county social services office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Public health · Regional office
Albemarle Regional Health Services WIC
202 Hicks St., Edenton, NC 27932
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families get healthy foods, nutrition information, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arhs-nc.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 · Regional office
Chowan County Health Department, Albemarle Regional Health Services
202 Hicks St., Edenton, NC 27932
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the county health department for local public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arhs-nc.org
Older adults · County office
Chowan County Senior Center and Nutrition Site
204 E. Church St., Edenton, NC 27932
Help here
- Senior programs and mealsResidents age 55 and older can register for activities, wellness programs, and weekday meals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chowancounty-nc.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging
512 S. Church St., Hertford, NC 27944
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesGet information and referrals for services that support older adults and family caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on albemarlecommission.org
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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