Harrisburg

Local offices in Harrisburg

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

• Utilities · City office

  Harrisburg Utility Billing

  4100 Main Street, Suite 101, Harrisburg, NC 28075

  Help here

  • Water and sewer service and billsApply for town water and sewer service, manage your account, or get help with a utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 704-455-5614DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on harrisburgnc.municipalonlinepayments.com

• Library · County office

  Cabarrus County Library, Harrisburg Branch

  201 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg, NC 28075

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books and use library services and programs.
  Call 704-920-2080DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cabarruscounty.us

• Local office · City office

  Harrisburg Town Hall

  4100 Main Street, Suite 101, Harrisburg, NC 28075

  Help here

  • Town services and informationContact Town Hall for help finding town services and information.
  Call 704-455-5614DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Harrisburg Parks and Recreation

  4100 Main Street, Suite 103, Harrisburg, NC 28075

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and park reservationsFind town recreation programs and ask about reserving a park shelter or sports field.Read more
  Call 704-455-7275DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Harrisburg, North Carolina website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Champion House of Care Project One

  8.6 miles from the center of Harrisburg

  2230 West Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 11 AM. Food box; 1 PM to 3 PM. Produce pickup
  • Tue11:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed1 PM to 3 PM. Produce pickup
  • Thu1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Seniors only
  • Fri2 PM to 3 PM

  What to bring: Registration is required for each distribution.

  Call 980-415-8113DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Saint Paul Emergency Food Pantry

  St. Paul Baptist Church

  11 miles from the center of Harrisburg

  1401 Allen St, Charlotte, NC 28205

  Hours

  • Wed8 AM to 12 PM (2nd of the month)

  Who can come: People in need who meet the pantry's financial criteria

  What to bring: Meet the pantry's financial criteria and provide identification or a utility bill.

  Call 704-334-5309DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stpaulbaptist.church, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  HUG Food Pantry

  Hearts United for Good (HUGCLT)

  11 miles from the center of Harrisburg

  1124 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.

  Call 704-870-4901DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Care Ring's Client Choice Food Pantry

  Care Ring

  12 miles from the center of Harrisburg

  1514 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.

  Call 704-375-0172DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mobile pantry

  The Bulb at Care Ring

  The Bulb

  12 miles from the center of Harrisburg

  1514 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.

  Call 704-375-0172DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Roof Above Day Services Center

  Roof Above

  12 miles from the center of Harrisburg

  945 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

  Call 704-347-0278DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Harrisburg

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

Job help near Harrisburg

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 Harrisburg. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Cabarrus County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  9 miles away

  845 North Church Street, Suite 201, Concord, NC 28025

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am 4:30pm; Closes the 2nd Friday of each month 8am-12pm

  Call 980-407-6075DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Charlotte

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  12 miles away

  8601 McAlpine Park Drive, Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28211

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; Closed the 3rd Friday each month

  Call 704-566-2870DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Union County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  22 miles away

  1125 Skyway Drive, Monroe, NC 28110

  Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm;Closed 12pm-1pm Closes the 3rd Friday of each month at 12 noon

  Call 704-283-7541DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 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 Cabarrus County

Harrisburg is in Cabarrus County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Cabarrus County Social Services

  1303 S Cannon Boulevard, Kannapolis, NC 28083

  Help here

  • Food, Medicaid, and financial assistanceApply for food assistance, Medicaid, special assistance, and other family support programs.Apply online
  • Child and adult protectionContact the county to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child or adult.
  • Child supportGet help applying for child support services and managing a case.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 704-920-1400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cabarruscounty.us

• Public health · County office

  Cabarrus Health Alliance WIC

  300 Mooresville Road, Kannapolis, NC 28081

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides nutrition help for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 704-920-1204DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  City of Concord Community Housing

  283 Harold Goodman Circle SW, Concord, NC 28025

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing, rental assistance, and housing support programs.Apply online
  Call 704-920-6100DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

  Cabarrus Health Alliance

  300 Mooresville Road, Kannapolis, NC 28081

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health and clinic services.
  Call 704-920-1000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Centralina Area Agency on Aging

  10735 David Taylor Drive, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28262

  Help here

  • Regional aging resourcesGet connected to programs and resources for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Anson County.
  Call 704-372-2416DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Cabarrus 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