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Local offices in Oak City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Oak City Town Hall
Help here
- Town services and utility billingCall Town Hall for information about town services and utility billing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lgreports.nctreasurer.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Oak City
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 the Albemarle
109 Tidewater Way, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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
Choanoke Area Development Association of NC, Inc.
120 Sessoms, P.O. Box 530, Rich Square, NC 27869
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Oak City
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 Oak City. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Bertie County Career Center -Satellite Office
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
21 miles away
409 Granville Street, Windsor, NC 27983
Hours: Tuesdays 8:30am-4:30pm Closes 1:00pm-1:30pm for lunch
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 31, 2026
American Job Center
NCWorks Career Center- Pitt County
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
27 miles away
3101 Bismarck Street, Greenville, NC 27834
Hours: Monday-Thurs 8:30sm-6:30pm Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
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
Region Q Workforce Development Board
1502 N. Market Street, Suite A, Washington, NC 27889
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 Martin County
Oak City is in Martin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Martin County Department of Social Services
305 E. Main St., Williamston, NC 27892
Help here
- Food, cash, and family assistanceAsk about food assistance, family support, and other benefits through the county social services office.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county social services office.Apply online
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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Public health · County office
Martin County Health Department
210 W. Liberty St., Williamston, NC 27892
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services and information from the local health department.
- WICAsk the health department about nutrition support for women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mtwdistricthealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Mid-East Commission Area Agency on Aging
1502 N. Market St., Suite A, Washington, NC 27889
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information about aging services, caregiver support, and long-term care concerns in the region.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mideastcom.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Martin County Community Action, Inc.
314 E. Ray St., Williamston, NC 27892
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on martincountync.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Martin County NCWorks Career Center
1161 Kehukee Park Rd., Building 1, Room 12, Williamston, NC 27892
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help finding work and learn about workforce services at the local career center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nencpathways.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.
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