Hobgood

Local offices in Hobgood

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

• Utilities · City office

  Town of Hobgood Town Office

  207 West Commerce Street, Hobgood, NC 27843

  Help here

  • Town services and utilitiesContact the town office about electric, water, and sewer service and town matters.
  • Utility rates and billing helpAsk the town office about utility rates, bills, and payment questions.Read more
  Call 252-826-4573DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on thetownofhobgood.com

Town of Hobgood website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hobgood

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

Job help near Hobgood

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 Hobgood. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Martin County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  21 miles away

  1161 Kehukee Park Rd, Bldg 1, Room 12, Williamston, NC 27892

  Hours: Mon and Wed , 8:30am-4:30pm Closed 1:00pm-1:30pm for lunch

  Call 252-792-7816DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Edgecombe/Nash County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  24 miles away

  793 Country Club Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

  Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:30 am-5:00pm,

  Call 252-467-9300DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Bertie County Career Center -Satellite Office

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  27 miles away

  409 Granville Street, Windsor, NC 27983

  Hours: Tuesdays 8:30am-4:30pm Closes 1:00pm-1:30pm for lunch

  Call 252-794-4861 Ext. 175Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 31, 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 Halifax County

Hobgood is in Halifax County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Halifax County Department of Social Services

  4421 U.S. 301, Halifax, NC 27839

  Help here

  • Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food assistance and get help with other financial and family support programs.
  • Child Support ServicesGet help with child support services for your family.
  • MedicaidGet help applying for Medicaid and related health coverage services.
  • Energy and Water AssistanceAsk about help with energy and water costs.
  Call 252-536-2511DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on halifaxnc.com

• Public health · County office

  Halifax County Health Department WIC Clinic

  19 N Dobbs Street, Halifax, NC 27839

  Help here

  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy foods and nutrition support.
  Call 252-583-5021DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Roanoke-Chowan Regional Housing Authority

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing vouchersThe authority provides public housing and housing choice voucher programs in communities it serves in Halifax County.
  Call 252-537-1051Website

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

• 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

• Public health · County office

  Halifax County Health Department

  19 N Dobbs Street, Halifax, NC 27839

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local health services and help with health concerns.
  Call 252-583-5021DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on halifaxnc.com

• Older adults · County office

  Halifax County Council on Aging

  4421 US Hwy 301, Halifax, NC 27823

  Help here

  • Older adult servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, health services, and help to stay at home.
  Call 252-538-6755DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on halifaxnc.com

Everything in Halifax 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