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Local offices in Grover
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Town of Grover Utility Clerk
207 Mulberry Road, Grover, NC 28073
Help here
- Utility bill paymentsPay a town bill in person, online, or by mail.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on grover.municipalimpact.com
Local office · City office
Town of Grover Business Office
207 Mulberry Road, Grover, NC 28073
Help here
- Town services and informationContact the town office for help with town services, schedules, and general questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on grover.municipalimpact.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Grover first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free grocery market
Freedom Fridge & Pantry
QC Family Tree
33 miles from the center of Grover2916 Parkway Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28208
Hours
- Mon12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
- Tue12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
- Wed12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
- Thu12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
- Fri12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
- Sat12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
- Sun12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
Who can come: Anyone in need
What to bring: No sign-up or other requirements.
Listed on qcfamilytree.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Hearts and Hands Food Pantry
Hearts and Hands Foundation Inc.
34 miles from the center of Grover4040 Chesapeake Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216
Hours
- Tue2 PM to 5:30 PM
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM. Spanish only
- Thu12 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: Anyone who needs emergency food assistance
Languages: Spanish
Listed on heartsandhandsfoodpantry.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Care Ring's Client Choice Food Pantry
Care Ring
36 miles from the center of Grover1514 N Graham Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Operates two to three times weekly
Who can come: Care Ring patients and clients, and other community members facing food insecurity
What to bring: Community members need a referral and appointment through Nourish Up. Care Ring patients and clients should ask their provider or coordinator for a referral.
Listed on careringnc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
The Bulb at Care Ring
The Bulb
36 miles from the center of Grover1514 N Graham Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
Hours
- Thu11 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Charlotte neighbors
What to bring: No referral or appointment needed.
Listed on careringnc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Roof Above Day Services Center
Roof Above
36 miles from the center of Grover945 North College Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
Hours
- Mon11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Tue11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Wed11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Thu11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Fri11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Sat11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Sun11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Who can come: Anyone, including people experiencing homelessness or unstable housing
Listed on roofabove.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
HUG Food Pantry
Hearts United for Good (HUGCLT)
36 miles from the center of Grover1124 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 3 PM; 4 PM to 7 PM
- Wed12 PM to 3 PM
- Thu12 PM to 3 PM; 4 PM to 7 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need of food assistance
What to bring: Make an appointment, complete a short application, and get a pantry membership card. No ID or proof of income required.
Listed on hugclt.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Grover
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
500 B Spratt St., Charlotte, NC 28206
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
Gaston Community Action, Inc.
223 N Morris St, P.O. Box 1653, Gastonia, NC 28052-2244
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Grover
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 Grover. These are the closest.
American Job Center
NCWorks Career Center- Cleveland County
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
9.3 miles away
404 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30am 5:00pm; Fri 8:30am-12:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026
American Job Center
NCWorks Career Center- Gaston County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
16 miles away
300 S. Firestone Street, Suite 100A, Gastonia, NC 28052
Hours: In-person and Virtual Services, M-TH 8:00am-4:30pm; F 8:00am-1pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 6, 2026
American Job Center
NCWorks Career Center- Lincoln County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
24 miles away
529 North Aspen Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Hours: Friday 8am-4:30pm; Closes the 2nd Friday of each month at 12 noon.
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 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
Foothills Workforce Development Board
111 West Court Street, PO Box 841, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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 Cleveland County
Grover is in Cleveland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Cleveland County Department of Social Services
200 S. Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits and get help with your application.Apply online
- Medicaid and family servicesApply for Medicaid, child care help, energy assistance, or Work First benefits.Apply online
- Child Support ServicesGet help with child support cases and payments.Apply online
- Protective ServicesReport concerns about child abuse, neglect, or harm to a disabled adult.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clevelandcounty.com
Public health · County office
Cleveland County Health Department WIC Clinic
200 South Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programAsk about food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Public health · County office
Cleveland County Health Department
200 South Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the health department for local public health services and health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clevelandcountyhdnc.clevelandcountync.us
Older adults · Regional office
Isothermal Planning and Development Commission Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services and referralsContact the regional agency for information and support for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on regionc.org
Veterans · County office
Cleveland County Veterans Services
311 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clevelandcounty.com
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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