Matthews

Local offices in Matthews

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

• Utilities · City office

  Public Works Department

  1600 Tank Town Road, Matthews, NC 28105

  Help here

  • Trash and recyclingContact Public Works about town trash and recycling collection.
  • Stormwater and street maintenanceReport a town stormwater, sidewalk, pothole, or street maintenance issue.
  Call 704-708-1240DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Matthews Office

  10801 Monroe Road, Suite B, Matthews, NC 28105

  Help here

  • Vocational rehabilitationPeople with disabilities can contact this office for help with vocational rehabilitation services.
  Call 704-844-8038DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Matthews Town Hall

  232 Matthews Station Street, Matthews, NC 28105

  Help here

  • Town information and resident concernsCall Town Hall for help finding the right town department or reporting a concern.
  Call 704-847-4411DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resource Department

  100 McDowell Street, Matthews, NC 28105

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsFind town recreation classes, sports programs, events, parks, and facility information.Apply online
  Call 704-321-7275DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Matthews website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  HUG Food Pantry

  Hearts United for Good (HUGCLT)

  9.4 miles from the center of Matthews

  1124 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.

  Call 704-870-4901DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Saint Paul Emergency Food Pantry

  St. Paul Baptist Church

  9.8 miles from the center of Matthews

  1401 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.

  Call 704-334-5309DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stpaulbaptist.church, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Roof Above Day Services Center

  Roof Above

  10 miles from the center of Matthews

  945 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

  Call 704-347-0278DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Care Ring's Client Choice Food Pantry

  Care Ring

  11 miles from the center of Matthews

  1514 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.

  Call 704-375-0172DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mobile pantry

  The Bulb at Care Ring

  The Bulb

  11 miles from the center of Matthews

  1514 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.

  Call 704-375-0172DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  Freedom Fridge & Pantry

  QC Family Tree

  13 miles from the center of Matthews

  2916 Parkway Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28208

  Hours

  • Mon12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
  • Tue12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
  • Wed12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
  • Thu12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
  • Fri12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
  • Sat12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
  • Sun12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  What to bring: No sign-up or other requirements.

  Call 980-505-7147DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Matthews

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

Job help near Matthews

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 Matthews. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Charlotte

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  3.2 miles away

  8601 McAlpine Park Drive, Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28211

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; Closed the 3rd Friday each month

  Call 704-566-2870DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Union County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  13 miles away

  1125 Skyway Drive, Monroe, NC 28110

  Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm;Closed 12pm-1pm Closes the 3rd Friday of each month at 12 noon

  Call 704-283-7541DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Cabarrus County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  22 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

  Call 980-407-6075DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 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 Mecklenburg County

Matthews is in Mecklenburg County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Valerie C. Woodard Community Resource Center

  3205 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208

  Help here

  • Food and Nutrition ServicesGet help applying for food benefits and other support for your household.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child Support ServicesGet help with child support services for your family.Read more
  • Women, Infants and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children can get nutrition services.Read more
  • Housing and financial supportFind county programs and referrals for housing and financial support.Read more
  Call 704-336-3000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcr.mecknc.gov

• 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

• Public health · County office

  Mecklenburg County Public Health

  249 Billingsley Road, Charlotte, NC 28211

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesGet information about county health clinics, testing, immunizations, and family planning.
  Call 704-336-6500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.mecknc.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Mecklenburg County Courthouse

  832 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

  Help here

  • Court information and public recordsVisit the courthouse for court information and help accessing court records.
  Call 704-686-0400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Centralina Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver resourcesConnect with services and resources for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Gaston County.
  Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Mecklenburg County Veterans Services

  3205 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and filing claims for veterans benefits.
  Call 704-336-2102DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on css.mecknc.gov

Everything in Mecklenburg 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