Kure Beach

Local offices in Kure Beach

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

• Utilities · City office

  Kure Beach Utility Billing

  117 Settlers Lane, Kure Beach, NC 28449

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, garbage, recycling, and stormwater billsPay town utility bills or contact the Finance Department for help with a payment.Apply online
  Call 910-458-8216DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofkurebeach.org

• 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

• Local office · City office

  Kure Beach Town Hall

  117 Settlers Lane, Kure Beach, NC 28449

  Help here

  • Town services and informationContact Town Hall for help with town services, forms, and questions.Read more
  Call 910-458-8216DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofkurebeach.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Kure Beach Community Center

  118 N. Third Avenue, Kure Beach, NC 28449

  Help here

  • Community activities and programsResidents can attend community programs and activities at the center.Read more
  • Community Center rentalContact the Town to ask about reserving the Community Center for an event.
  Call 910-458-8216DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofkurebeach.org

Town of Kure Beach, NC website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Kure Beach

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

Job help near Kure Beach

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 Kure Beach. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- New Hanover County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  19 miles away

  1994 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

  Hours: M-F 8:30am-4:30pm

  Call 910-945-6900DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center - Pender County Outreach Locations

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  19 miles away

  1994 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

  Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

  Call 910-251-5777DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Brunswick County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  29 miles away

  5300-7 Main Street, Shallotte, NC 28470

  Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30 pm

  Call 910-754-6120DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 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 New Hanover County

Kure Beach is in New Hanover County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  New Hanover County Health and Human Services

  1650 Greenfield Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

  Help here

  • Social services and benefitsGet help with Food and Nutrition Services, Medicaid, and other county social services.Read more
  • Public health servicesContact the county health department for clinic appointments and public health services.
  Call 910-798-3500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  New Hanover County WIC Clinic

  1650 Greenfield Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 910-798-3500DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  New Hanover County Main Library and Law Library

  230 Grace Street, Suite A, Wilmington, NC 28401

  Help here

  • Law library resourcesUse the law library to find legal research materials and information for court matters.
  Call 910-798-6300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maps.nhcgov.com

• Courts and legal help · State office

  New Hanover County Courthouse

  Help here

  • Court information and self-help resourcesFind county court contacts, local court information, and links to forms and online services.
  Call 910-772-6600Website

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

• Older adults · County office

  New Hanover County Senior Resource Center

  2222 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403

  Help here

  • Older adult and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, transportation, in-home help, Medicare counseling, and activities.
  Call 910-798-6400DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in New Hanover 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