Franklinton

Local offices in Franklinton

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

• Utilities · City office

  Franklinton Public Works Department

  101 North Main Street, Franklinton, NC 27525

  Help here

  • Trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulk pickupTown residents can request trash and recycling service and schedule yard waste or bulk item pickup.
  Call 919-494-2520DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on franklintonnc.gov

• 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
  Call 211Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Town Hall

  101 North Main Street, Franklinton, NC 27525

  Help here

  • Town services and resident helpVisit or call Town Hall for help finding the right town department or service.
  Call 919-494-2520DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on franklintonnc.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Franklinton Senior Center

  602 East Mason Street, Franklinton, NC 27525

  Help here

  • Senior programs and servicesOlder adults can visit for meals, activities, health information, and help finding support services.
  Call 919-494-5611DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on franklincountync.gov

• Library · County office

  Franklinton Branch Library

  9 W Mason Street, Franklinton, NC 27525

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use public computers, or access free Wi-Fi.
  Call 919-494-2736DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on franklincountync.gov

Town of Franklinton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  North Raleigh Ministries Food Pantry

  North Raleigh Ministries

  19 miles from the center of Franklinton

  2809 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27604

  Hours

  • Mon10:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Tue10:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed3:30 PM to 7 PM
  • Thu10:30 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: Residents of ZIP codes 27604, 27609, 27612, 27613, 27614, 27615, and 27616

  What to bring: Bring a government-issued photo ID showing your current address in the service area, or an ID plus a lease or utility bill in your name.

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 919-844-6676DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Millbrook United Methodist

  Millbrook United Methodist Church

  19 miles from the center of Franklinton

  1712 E. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 919-876-0865DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  The Women’s Center of Wake County

  21 miles from the center of Franklinton

  3211 Bramer Dr., Raleigh, NC 27604

  Hours

  • Mon11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
  • Tue11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
  • Wed11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
  • Thu11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
  • Fri11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch

  Who can come: Unhoused women

  Call 919-829-3711DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  Life Harvest Food Pantry

  Baptist Grove Church

  21 miles from the center of Franklinton

  7109 Leesville Rd., Raleigh, NC 27613

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 11 AM (2nd and 4th of the month). January to October; 10 AM to 11 AM (1st and 3rd of the month). November to December

  Who can come: Anyone

  What to bring: No ID is required. Guests are asked to register with their name; first-time guests are asked for address, demographic, and household information.

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Catholic Parish Outreach Food Pantry

  Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh

  22 miles from the center of Franklinton

  2013 Raleigh Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM
  • Sat9 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 3rd of the month)

  Who can come: People in need in Wake, Johnston, and Franklin counties

  What to bring: No referral needed. Groceries are available once every 30 days.

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 919-873-0245DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Urban Ministries of Wake County Food Pantry

  Urban Ministries of Wake County

  23 miles from the center of Franklinton

  1390 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27603

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Monday through Thursday, starting at 8:30am and finishing when we reach capacity for the day.

  Who can come: Wake County residents experiencing food insecurity

  What to bring: No referral is required. One food box per household each week.

  Call 919-746-0088DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Franklinton

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

Job help near Franklinton

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 Franklinton. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  NCWorks Career Center- Capital Area (Wake Forest)

  9.6 miles away

  350 E. Holding Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587

  Hours: Mon -Thurs 8:30am -5:00pm Fri 8:30am-2:00pm

  Call 919-562-6379DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Vance County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  16 miles away

  826 S Garnett Street, Henderson, NC 27536

  Hours: Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm; Thursday, 8:30am - 12:00pm

  Call 252-598-5200DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center Durham County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  22 miles away

  1105 South Briggs Avenue, Durham, NC 27703

  Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am until 4:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am -1:00 pm CLOSES TO PUBLIC AT 4:30

  Call 984-278-3000DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 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 Franklin County

Franklinton is in Franklin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Franklin County Department of Social Services

  107-A Industrial Drive, Louisburg, NC 27549

  Help here

  • Social services and benefitsContact the county office to ask about social services and benefit programs.
  Call 919-496-5721DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov

• Public health · County office

  Franklin County WIC Program

  107 Industrial Drive, Suite C, Louisburg, NC 27549

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 919-496-6454DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Franklin County Health Department

  107 Industrial Drive, Suite C, Louisburg, NC 27549

  Help here

  • Health clinicsGet health care, family planning, vaccines, and health screenings.Read more
  Call 919-496-2533DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Franklin County Department of Aging Services

  279 S. Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg, NC 27549

  Help here

  • Senior servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, Medicare counseling, activities, and caregiver support.
  Call 919-496-1131DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Kerr-Tar Area Agency on Aging

  1724 Graham Avenue, Henderson, NC 27536

  Help here

  • Regional aging services and referralsOlder adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities can get information about local support, transportation, nutrition, and in-home services.
  Call 252-436-2040DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Franklin County Veterans Services

  279 S. Bickett Boulevard, Room 200, Louisburg, NC 27549

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, health care, pensions, and burial benefits.
  Call 919-496-1939DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Franklin 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