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Local offices in Locust
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Locust Business Office
186 Ray Kennedy Drive, Locust, NC 28097
Help here
- Sewer utility accounts and billsGet help with sewer bills, payments, service applications, and utility account questions.Apply online
- Trash and recycling cartsAsk the business office about trash and recycling service or request carts for your home.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on locustnc.com
Library · County office
Stanly County Public Library – Locust Branch
186 Ray Kennedy Drive, Locust, NC 28097
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to use library services and ask staff for help finding books and other resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on locustnc.com
Local office · City office
Locust City Hall
186 Ray Kennedy Drive, Locust, NC 28097
Help here
- City office helpVisit or call City Hall for help reaching city staff and offices.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on locustnc.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Locust Parks and Recreation
2884 Park Drive, Locust, NC 28097
Help here
- Parks, sports, and community buildingFind city sports programs, park facilities, and information about using the community building.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on locustnc.com
City of Locust, North Carolina website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Locust first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Champion House of Care Project One
20 miles from the center of Locust2230 West Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 11 AM. Food box; 1 PM to 3 PM. Produce pickup
- Tue11:30 AM to 2 PM
- Wed1 PM to 3 PM. Produce pickup
- Thu1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Seniors only
- Fri2 PM to 3 PM
What to bring: Registration is required for each distribution.
Listed on championhouseofcareprojectone.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Saint Paul Emergency Food Pantry
St. Paul Baptist Church
22 miles from the center of Locust1401 Allen St, Charlotte, NC 28205
Hours
- Wed8 AM to 12 PM (2nd of the month)
Who can come: People in need who meet the pantry's financial criteria
What to bring: Meet the pantry's financial criteria and provide identification or a utility bill.
Listed on stpaulbaptist.church, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
HUG Food Pantry
Hearts United for Good (HUGCLT)
22 miles from the center of Locust1124 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 3 PM; 4 PM to 7 PM
- Wed12 PM to 3 PM
- Thu12 PM to 3 PM; 4 PM to 7 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need of food assistance
What to bring: Make an appointment, complete a short application, and get a pantry membership card. No ID or proof of income required.
Listed on hugclt.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Roof Above Day Services Center
Roof Above
22 miles from the center of Locust945 North College Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
Hours
- Mon11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Tue11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Wed11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Thu11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Fri11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Sat11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- Sun11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Who can come: Anyone, including people experiencing homelessness or unstable housing
Listed on roofabove.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Care Ring's Client Choice Food Pantry
Care Ring
22 miles from the center of Locust1514 N Graham Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Operates two to three times weekly
Who can come: Care Ring patients and clients, and other community members facing food insecurity
What to bring: Community members need a referral and appointment through Nourish Up. Care Ring patients and clients should ask their provider or coordinator for a referral.
Listed on careringnc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
The Bulb at Care Ring
The Bulb
22 miles from the center of Locust1514 N Graham Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
Hours
- Thu11 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Charlotte neighbors
What to bring: No referral or appointment needed.
Listed on careringnc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Locust
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
500 B Spratt St., Charlotte, NC 28206
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
Gaston Community Action, Inc.
223 N Morris St, P.O. Box 1653, Gastonia, NC 28052-2244
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Locust
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 Locust. These are the closest.
American Job Center
NCWorks Career Center- Cabarrus County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
15 miles away
845 North Church Street, Suite 201, Concord, NC 28025
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am 4:30pm; Closes the 2nd Friday of each month 8am-12pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 2026
American Job Center
NCWorks Career Center- Stanly County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
15 miles away
944 N. First Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; (Closed for lunch 12pm-1pm (Closes the 3rd Friday of each month at 12 noon
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 2026
American Job Center
NCWorks Career Center- Charlotte
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
19 miles away
8601 McAlpine Park Drive, Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28211
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; Closed the 3rd Friday each month
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026
Unemployment benefits in North Carolina
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Centralina Workforce Development Consortium
10735 David Taylor Drive, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28262
Workforce board
NCWorks Commission
4348 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4348
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 Stanly County
Locust is in Stanly County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Stanly County Department of Social Services
1000 North First Street, Suite 2, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits and get help with food assistance.Read more
- MedicaidApply for Medicaid and get help with health coverage.Read more
- Child care assistanceApply for help paying for child care while you work or train.Read more
- Child supportGet help setting up, collecting, or enforcing child support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stanlycountync.gov
Public health · County office
Stanly County WIC Clinic
1000 N First Street, Suite 3, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.stanlycountync.gov
Housing help · City office
Albemarle Public Housing Department
144 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- Public housingAsk about public housing and housing assistance in Albemarle.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on albemarlenc.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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Public health · County office
Stanly County Health Department
1000 N First Street, Suite 3, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- Public health clinicsGet health care, immunizations, family planning, and other clinic services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.stanlycountync.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Stanly County Courthouse
201 S 2nd Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- Court information and self-help resourcesFind courthouse contacts, court information, and online help for preparing some court forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.gov
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.
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