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Local offices in Fountain
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
Needs Center
6742 East Wilson Street, Fountain, NC 27829
Help here
- Community assistanceContact the Needs Center to ask about local assistance for residents.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townoffountainnc.com
Utilities · City office
Town of Fountain Utility Billing
6777 West Wilson Street, Fountain, NC 27829
Help here
- Utility bills and payment helpContact the utility clerk about town utility bills and collections.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townoffountainnc.com
Utilities · City office
Public Works
6777 West Wilson Street, Fountain, NC 27829
Help here
- Public works service requestsCall Public Works for help with town utility and public works issues.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townoffountainnc.com
Local office · Nonprofit
Fountain Wellness Center
6743 East Wilson Street, Fountain, NC 27829
Help here
- Wellness center servicesContact the center to ask about its local wellness services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townoffountainnc.com
Local office · City office
Town Hall
6777 West Wilson Street, Fountain, NC 27829
Help here
- Town services and administrationVisit or call Town Hall for help with town government services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townoffountainnc.com
Library · Regional office
Fountain Library
6740 East Wilson Street, Fountain, NC 27829
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for local library services and resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townoffountainnc.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fountain
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 Central & Eastern North Carolina
1924 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27604
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
Greene Lamp, Inc.
309 Summit Avenue, Kinston, NC 28501
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Fountain
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 Fountain. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
NCWorks Access Point- Greene County
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
14 miles away
618 Highway 91 North, Snow Hill, NC 28580
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026
American Job Center
NCWorks Career Center- Pitt County
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
15 miles away
3101 Bismarck Street, Greenville, NC 27834
Hours: Monday-Thurs 8:30sm-6:30pm Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Wilson Workforce Center
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
15 miles away
902 Herring Avenue, Wilson Community College, Wilson, NC 27893
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 7, 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
Offices for all of Pitt County
Fountain is in Pitt County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Pitt County Social Services
1717 W 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27834
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for food assistance, Medicaid, child care help, and other family support programs.Apply online
- Child supportGet help establishing and enforcing child support orders.
- Housing and utility crisis helpAsk about emergency help with rent, heating, or cooling bills.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pittcountync.gov
Housing help · City office
Greenville Housing Authority
1103 Broad Street, Greenville, NC 27834
Help here
- Public housing and rental helpAsk about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ghanc.net
Housing help · Regional office
Mid-East Regional Housing Authority
2995 Radio Station Road, Greenville, NC 27834
Help here
- Public housing and rental helpAsk about public housing and rental assistance for residents in its service area.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pittcountync.gov
Public health · County office
Pitt County Public Health Department
201 Government Circle, Greenville, NC 27834
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services, including clinical care, family planning, and health programs.
- WICApply for nutrition support and services through the WIC clinic.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pittcountync.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Pitt County Courthouse
100 W Third Street, Greenville, NC 27834
Help here
- Court information and self-helpFind courthouse information, local court rules, and forms for court matters.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Mid-East Commission Area Agency on Aging
1502 N Market Street, Suite A, Washington, NC 27889
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the regional aging agency for caregiver support and long-term care help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mideastcom.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 or 1-888-892-1162 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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