Lee County

Local offices in Lee County

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

• Human services · County office

  Lee County Department of Social Services

  530 Carthage St., Sanford, NC 27330

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for food benefits, Work First cash assistance, and help with energy costs.
  • Medicaid and medical transportationGet help applying for Medicaid and arranging transportation to medical visits.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
  • Adult and child protective servicesReport concerns about abuse, neglect, or safety involving a child or vulnerable adult.
  Call 919-718-4690DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Lee County Health Department WIC Clinic

  106 Hillcrest Drive, Sanford, NC 27330

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 919-718-4640DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Sanford Housing Authority

  504 First Street, Sanford, NC 27330

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher if you qualify.Apply online
  Call 919-776-7655DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sha-nc.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

  Lee County Health Department

  106 Hillcrest Drive, Sanford, NC 27330

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the department for county health programs and services.
  Call 919-718-4640DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Lee County Senior Services at the Enrichment Center

  1615 South Third Street, Sanford, NC 27330

  Help here

  • Aging services and informationOlder adults and caregivers can ask about local services, programs, and support.
  • Meals and transportation for older adultsContact Senior Services to ask about meal programs and transportation help.
  Call 919-776-0501DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Lee County Veterans Services

  1615 South Third Street, Sanford, NC 27330

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits claimsVeterans and their families can get help with claims for benefits, health care, education, and burial.
  Call 919-776-0501DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  NCWorks Career Center, Lee County

  1909 Lee Avenue, Sanford, NC 27330

  Help here

  • Job search and employment servicesGet help searching for jobs, improving work skills, and connecting with employers.Read more
  Call 919-775-2241DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jetzero.ncworks.gov

• State office

  Sanford Driver License Office

  2210 Carthage Street, Sanford, NC 27330

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a North Carolina driver license or identification card.
  Call 919-776-1113DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Lee County Libraries

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and find programs for the community.
  Call 919-718-4665Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on library.leecountync.gov

Lee County, North Carolina website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free grocery market

  Hope Community Church Food Pantry

  Hope Community Church

  31 miles from the center of Sanford

  821 Buck Jones Road, Raleigh, NC 27606

  Hours

  • Wed12 PM to 6 PM

  Who can come: Anyone; the pantry is open to the public

  What to bring: Register for a visit. Food pantry visits are available once every 30 days.

  Call 919-532-0620DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on gethope.net, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Parktown Food Hub

  31 miles from the center of Sanford

  5123 Revere Rd, Durham, NC 27713

  Hours

  • Thu4:30 PM to 5:30 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  Call 984-484-8475DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Faith Missionary Baptist Church

  34 miles from the center of Sanford

  908 Suffolk Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27603

  Hours

  • Wed10:30 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
  Call 919-779-2509DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  With Love From Jesus

  34 miles from the center of Sanford

  421 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.

  Call 919-233-8010DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Oak City Cares Weekend Meals

  Oak City Cares, Inc.

  35 miles from the center of Sanford

  1430 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
  Call 984-344-9599DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  A Place at the Table

  36 miles from the center of Sanford

  300 W. Hargett Street, Suite 50, Raleigh, NC 27601

  Hours

  • Tue8 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed8 AM to 2 PM
  • Thu8 AM to 2 PM
  • Fri8 AM to 2 PM
  • Sat8 AM to 2 PM
  • Sun8 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: Anyone, regardless of means

  Call 919-307-8914DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Lee County

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

Job help near Lee 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

  NCWorks Career Center -Capital Lee County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  2.4 miles away

  1909 Lee Avenue, Sanford, NC 27330

  Hours: Mon - Thurs. 8:30am - 4:30pm; Fri 8:30 - 2:00 PM

  Call 919-775-2241DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 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.

Cities and towns in Lee County

• Broadway
• Sanford

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