Jones County

Local offices in Jones County

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

• Human services · County office

  Jones County Department of Social Services

  418 NC Hwy 58 N., Unit D, Trenton, NC 28585

  Help here

  • Food and Nutrition ServicesAsk about applying for food assistance through Food and Nutrition Services.
  • MedicaidContact the office for help with Medicaid services.
  • Work First and child care subsidyAsk about Work First or help paying for child care.
  • Child supportContact the office for help with child support services.
  Call 252-448-2581DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Jones County Health Department

  418 Hwy 58 N, Unit C, Trenton, NC 28585

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department about its clinic, health education, and environmental health services.
  • WICWIC offers eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 252-448-9111DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Jones County Senior Services

  147 Francks Field Road, Trenton, NC 28585

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesAdults age 60 and older can sign up for weekday meals and senior activities.
  • Home-delivered mealsHomebound residents who cannot prepare meals can ask for an assessment for meal delivery.
  • Medicare counselingAsk the center about free help understanding Medicare choices.
  Call 252-448-1001DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging

  233 Middle Street, Suite 300, New Bern, NC 28563

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver informationGet information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 252-638-3185DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Jones County Veterans Services

  145 Francks Field Road, Trenton, NC 28585

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and claimsGet help applying for or appealing federal, state, and county veterans benefits.
  • Veteran transportationAsk about transportation to VA medical centers in North Carolina.
  Call 252-448-1121DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Jones County Emergency Services

  794 Hwy 58 S, Trenton, NC 28585

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet county emergency information, including alerts, evacuation routes, and shelter details.
  Call 252-448-1697DirectionsWebsite

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

Jones County, North Carolina website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Jones County

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

Job help near Jones County

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 · Affiliate center

  NCWorks Access Point- Jones Count

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  13 miles away

  509 Highway 58 North, Trenton, NC 28585

  Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 252-448-5021 ext, 790Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026

• Youth program

  Jones County Public Schools

  13 miles away

  320 W Jones Street, Trenton, NC 28555

  Call 252-448-2531DirectionsWebsite

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.

Cities and towns in Jones County

• Maysville
• Pollocksville
• Trenton

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