La Grange
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Local offices in La Grange
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
La Grange Town Hall
203 S Center Street, La Grange, NC 28551
Help here
- Town services and utility billsVisit or call Town Hall for town services, utility billing, and help with utility bills.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lagrangenc.com
Library · Regional office
La Grange Branch Library
119 E Washington Street, La Grange, NC 28551
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library computers and internet resources.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on neuselibrary.org
Town of La Grange Official Website website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of La Grange first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Emmanuel Hispanic Pentecostal
54 miles from the center of La Grange4119 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
Hours
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month)
Listed on foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Abundant Life Cathedral COGIC
54 miles from the center of La Grange4400 Old Poole Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
Hours
- Sat8 AM to 9 AM (4th of the month). Drive-through
Who can come: Anyone
What to bring: Drive-through distribution
Listed on foodshuttle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Abundant Life Cathedral COGIC, Building B
Abundant Life Cathedral COGIC
54 miles from the center of La Grange4400 Old Poole Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 12 PM
- Wed11 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Anyone
What to bring: Indoor service
Listed on foodshuttle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First Cosmopolitan Baptist Church
56 miles from the center of La Grange1515 Cross Link Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
Hours
- Tue1 PM to 4 PM (2nd and 3rd and 4th of the month)
Listed on foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
With Love From Jesus
57 miles from the center of La Grange421 Chapanoke Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
Hours
- Tue9:30 AM to 10 AM. Food only; 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- Wed9:30 AM to 10 AM. Food only; 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- Fri9:30 AM to 10 AM. Food only; 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- Sat9:30 AM to 10 AM. Food only; 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: Anyone
What to bring: No ID, referral, proof of income, or proof of residence required.
Listed on withlovefromjesus.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Oak City Cares Weekend Meals
Oak City Cares, Inc.
57 miles from the center of La Grange1430 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 6 PM. Meals at 09:00, 12:30, and 15:00
- Sun9 AM to 6 PM. Meals at 09:00, 12:30, and 15:00
Listed on oakcitycares.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve La Grange
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
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
1924 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27604
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
Greene Lamp, Inc.
309 Summit Avenue, Kinston, NC 28501
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lenoir County
La Grange is in Lenoir County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Lenoir County Department of Social Services
130 W King Street, Kinston, NC 28501
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for help buying food through the Food and Nutrition Services program.
- MedicaidGet help applying for Medicaid and related health coverage.
- Energy assistanceAsk about help paying heating and cooling bills.
- Child care assistanceAsk about financial help for child care from an enrolled provider.
- Child supportGet help establishing paternity or starting and collecting a child support order.
- Adult and aging servicesAsk about services and protections for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lenoircountync.gov
Public health · County office
Lenoir County WIC Clinic
201 N McLewean Street, Kinston, NC 28502
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for WIC nutrition support and breastfeeding services at the county clinic.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Housing help · City office
Kinston Housing Authority
608 N Queen Street, Kinston, NC 28501
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable public housing if you meet the program rules.
- Housing Choice VoucherAsk about rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on khanc.org
Public health · County office
Lenoir County Health Department
201 N McLewean Street, Kinston, NC 28501
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about health services, immunizations, family planning, and communicable diseases.
- WICApply for nutrition support and breastfeeding help through the WIC clinic.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lenoircountync.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Trillium Health Resources
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesCall for help finding mental health, substance use, and related Medicaid services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trilliumhealthresources.org
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eccog.org
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.
Call 988Text 988