Parkton
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Local offices in Parkton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Local office · City office
Town Hall
28 W. David Parnell St., Parkton, NC 28371
Help here
- Town government servicesContact the town office about town records, meetings, and other local government matters.
- Water, sewer, and trash serviceStart or manage water, sewer, and trash service through the town office.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofparkton.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Parkton
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 Southeast North Carolina
406 Deep Creek Road, PO Box 2009, Fayetteville, NC 28302
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
Southeastern Community & Family Services, Inc.
PO Box 1025, Lumberton, NC 28359-1025
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Robeson County
Parkton is in Robeson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Robeson County Department of Social Services
120 Glen Cowan Road, Lumberton, NC 28360
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits for eligible households.Apply online
- Work First and energy assistanceAsk about cash and energy assistance for eligible households.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and cases.
- Medicaid and adult servicesGet help with Medicaid and services for older adults and people with disabilities.
- Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on robesoncountync.gov
Public health · County office
Robeson County Health Department WIC Clinic
460 Country Club Road, Lumberton, NC 28360
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get nutrition support and food benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on robesoncountyhealthdepartment.com
Housing help · County office
Robeson County Housing Authority
100 Oxendine Circle, Lumberton, NC 28360
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing or ask about housing assistance for eligible households.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on robesonha.org
Public health · County office
Robeson County Health Department
460 Country Club Road, Lumberton, NC 28360
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with health screenings, immunizations, maternal and child health, and disease prevention.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on robesoncountyhealthdepartment.com
Courts and legal help · State office
Robeson County Courthouse
500 North Elm Street, Room 101, Lumberton, NC 28359
Help here
- Court information and formsFind court contacts, forms, and information about preparing for court.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Lumber River Area Agency on Aging
30 C.J. Walker Road, COMtech Park, Pembroke, NC 28372
Help here
- Regional aging services and referralsOlder adults and their families can get information and connections to services in Bladen County and the region.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lumberrivercog.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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988