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Local offices in Fuquay-Varina
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Utility Customer Service
134 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage serviceStart or stop town water, sewer, and garbage service, ask about a bill, or learn how to pay it.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fuquay-varina.org
Local office · City office
Public Works Department
Help here
- Garbage, recycling, and yard debrisFind garbage and recycling collection information or learn about yard debris pickup.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fuquay-varina.org
Local office · City office
Town of Fuquay-Varina
134 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Help here
- Town information and helpCall the Town to ask about its services or get help finding the right department.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fuquay-varina.org
State office
Fuquay-Varina Municipal Building Driver License Office
131 S. Fuquay Avenue, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the office for driver license services and state ID cards.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Library · County office
Fuquay-Varina Community Library
271 Bramblehill Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use library resources and programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on catalog.wake.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources
405 Spring Ave, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Help here
- Parks, recreation, and programsFind town parks, community centers, classes, and recreation programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fuquay-varina.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Fuquay-Varina first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
With Love From Jesus
12 miles from the center of Fuquay-Varina421 Chapanoke Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
Hours
- Tue9:30 AM to 10 AM. Food only; 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- Wed9:30 AM to 10 AM. Food only; 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- Fri9:30 AM to 10 AM. Food only; 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- Sat9:30 AM to 10 AM. Food only; 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: Anyone
What to bring: No ID, referral, proof of income, or proof of residence required.
Listed on withlovefromjesus.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Faith Missionary Baptist Church
12 miles from the center of Fuquay-Varina908 Suffolk Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27603
Hours
- Wed10:30 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Hope Community Church Food Pantry
Hope Community Church
12 miles from the center of Fuquay-Varina821 Buck Jones Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
Hours
- Wed12 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: Anyone; the pantry is open to the public
What to bring: Register for a visit. Food pantry visits are available once every 30 days.
Listed on gethope.net, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Oak City Cares Weekend Meals
Oak City Cares, Inc.
14 miles from the center of Fuquay-Varina1430 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 6 PM. Meals at 09:00, 12:30, and 15:00
- Sun9 AM to 6 PM. Meals at 09:00, 12:30, and 15:00
Listed on oakcitycares.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First Cosmopolitan Baptist Church
14 miles from the center of Fuquay-Varina1515 Cross Link Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
Hours
- Tue1 PM to 4 PM (2nd and 3rd and 4th of the month)
Listed on foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
A Place at the Table
15 miles from the center of Fuquay-Varina300 W. Hargett Street, Suite 50, Raleigh, NC 27601
Hours
- Tue8 AM to 2 PM
- Wed8 AM to 2 PM
- Thu8 AM to 2 PM
- Fri8 AM to 2 PM
- Sat8 AM to 2 PM
- Sun8 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: Anyone, regardless of means
Listed on tableraleigh.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fuquay-Varina
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
Nonprofit
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
1001 Blair Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
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
Passage Home, Inc.
PO Box 28165, Raleigh, NC 27611
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Fuquay-Varina
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- Capital Area(Fuquay-Varina)
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
0.9 miles away
130 N Judd Parkway NE, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Hours: Monday - Thurs 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Fri 8:30am-2Pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 5, 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
Capital Area Workforce Development Board
5942 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609
Workforce board
NCWorks Commission
4348 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4348
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 Wake County
Fuquay-Varina is in Wake County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Wake County Division of Social Services
220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh, NC 27620
Help here
- Economic and family assistanceApply for food, Medicaid, child care, energy, and family assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Public health · County office
Wake County WIC
200 Swinburne Street, Raleigh, NC 27610
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wake.gov
Housing help · County office
Wake County Housing Authority
100 Shannon Drive, Zebulon, NC 27597
Help here
- Housing assistanceGet information about housing assistance and housing programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wakecountyha.org
Public health · County office
Wake County Public Health
10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet health clinic services, including testing, treatment, and vaccines.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wake.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Wake County Courts
316 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Help here
- Court and legal informationFind court contacts and information about cases, hearings, and court services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Triangle J Area Agency on Aging
4307 Emperor Boulevard, Suite 110, Durham, NC 27703
Help here
- Aging and caregiver resourcesFind information and referrals for older adults and family caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tjaaa.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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