Elon

Local offices in Elon

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

• Utilities · City office

  Town of Elon Water and Sewer Billing

  104 S Williamson Ave, Elon, NC 27244

  Help here

  • Water and sewer service and billsApply for water or sewer service, ask about a bill, or get help with a utility account.Apply online
  Call 336-584-0282DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Elon Municipal Building

  104 S Williamson Ave, Elon, NC 27244

  Help here

  • Town services and informationVisit or call the town office with questions about town services and local government.
  Call 336-584-3601DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Town of Elon Recreation and Parks

  2150 Elon Park Drive, Elon, NC 27244

  Help here

  • Heritage Place Community CenterAsk about using the community center and town recreation programs.Read more
  Call 336-449-9255DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on elonnc.myrec.com

Town of Elon website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Genesis Baptist Church Food Pantry

  Genesis Baptist Church

  13 miles from the center of Elon

  2812 East Bessemer Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Food Pantry is available for emergencies on Tuesdays, and Food distribution on the 4th Thursday of the month at 10:00 am.

  Call 336-379-1133DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Meal Ministry

  Unity Christian Church

  15 miles from the center of Elon

  3232 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, NC 27405

  Hours

  • Fri4 PM to 5 PM (1st of the month)

  Who can come: The community

  Call 336-621-5226DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on unity-christian-church.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Unity Christian Church Food Pantry

  Unity Christian Church

  15 miles from the center of Elon

  3232 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, NC 27405

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: The surrounding community

  Call 336-621-5226DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on unity-christian-church.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Hot Dish & Hope

  First Presbyterian Church Greensboro

  16 miles from the center of Elon

  707 N. Greene St., Greensboro, NC 27401

  Hours

  • Tue4 PM to 6 PM
  • Thu4 PM to 6 PM

  Who can come: People who are hungry

  Call 336-373-0445DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Potter's House Community Kitchen

  Greensboro Urban Ministry

  16 miles from the center of Elon

  1002 S. Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC 27406

  Hours

  • Mon10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Tue10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Wed10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Thu10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Fri10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Sat10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Sun10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

  Who can come: Everyone

  Call 336-271-5959DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Gate City Vineyard Church Grocery Giveaway

  Gate City Vineyard Church

  20 miles from the center of Elon

  204 S Westgate Dr, Greensboro, NC 27407

  Hours

  • Wed9 AM to 10:30 AM. The third week of the month is served on Saturday instead.
  • Sat9 AM to 10:30 AM (3rd of the month). For 2026, this Saturday visit replaces the Wednesday visit.

  Who can come: People in need in Greensboro

  What to bring: Appointment required. Register for each visit.

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 336-323-1288DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on gatecityvineyard.com, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Elon

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

Job help near Elon

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 Elon. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Alamance County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  3.2 miles away

  2640 S Columbine Lane, Burlington, NC 27215

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am 5:00pm Closed for Lunch 11:45am-1:15pm

  Call 336-570-6800DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Guilford /Greensboro County

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  19 miles away

  2301 W. Meadowview Road, Greensboro, NC 27407

  Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm Friday 8:00am-1200pm

  Call 336-297-3101DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  NCWorks Career Center at the Salvation Army

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  25 miles away

  126 Village Lake Road, Siler City, NC 27344

  Call 919-715-0111DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 14, 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 Alamance County

Elon is in Alamance County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Alamance County Department of Social Services

  319 N. Graham-Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC 27217

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesApply for food, medical, child care, energy, and cash assistance, and ask for help with family services.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and your child support case.
  Call 336-570-6532DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.alamancecountync.gov

• Public health · County office

  Alamance County Health Department WIC Program

  Help here

  • WICApply for WIC food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
  Call 336-570-6745Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alamancecountync.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Alamance County Services Agency

  236 N. Mebane Street, Suite 103, Burlington, NC 27217

  Help here

  • Community assistanceAsk about local programs that help eligible residents with basic needs and self-sufficiency.
  Call 336-229-7031DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

  Alamance County Health Department

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health services such as immunizations, family planning, child health, and communicable disease care.Read more
  Call 336-227-0101Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alamancecountync.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Family Justice Center of Alamance County

  1950 Martin Street, Burlington, NC 27217

  Help here

  • Safety and legal support for victimsGet help with safety planning, protective orders, legal questions, and connections to local support.Read more
  Call 336-570-6019DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fjc.alamancecountync.gov

Everything in Alamance 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