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Local offices in Raleigh
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Human services · City office
Raleigh CARES Care Navigation
Help here
- Help during a crisis or risk of homelessnessGet help connecting with housing and community resources during a crisis.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on raleighnc.gov
Housing help · City office
Housing and Community Development
421 Fayetteville St., Suite 1200, Raleigh, NC 27601
Help here
- Affordable housing and homebuyer helpFind city help for affordable housing, home repairs, homeownership, and housing crises.Apply online
- Report a housing code problemReport unsafe housing conditions or other suspected code violations to the city.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on raleighnc.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Raleigh Housing Authority
900 Haynes St., Raleigh, NC 27604
Help here
- Public housing and rental vouchersFind information about public housing and rental voucher programs; check whether applications are being accepted.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rhanc.gov
Utilities · City office
Raleigh Water Customer Care
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- Water and sewer account helpGet help with water and sewer service, billing, and customer accounts.
- Utility bill assistanceApply for city utility bill help if you meet the program requirements.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on raleighnc.gov
Utilities · City office
Solid Waste Services
630 Beacon Lake Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610
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- Garbage, recycling, and yard waste helpGet information about city garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection or report a missed pickup.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on raleighnc.gov
Local office · City office
Planning and Development Customer Service Center
1 Exchange Plaza, Suite 400, Raleigh, NC 27602
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- Permit, inspection, and zoning assistanceGet help with residential permits, inspections, zoning, and development questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on raleighnc.gov
Local office · City office
Ask Raleigh Customer Service
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- Report a city issue or request helpReport a city problem or request a service, then track the request online.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on raleighnc.gov
Immigrant services · City office
Economic and Social Advancement
900 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
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- Community resources and resident supportFind city community resources and information about immigrant and Hispanic community engagement.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on raleighnc.gov
Jobs and training · City office
Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Help here
- Youth career and job programsExplore career training and work programs for young adults in Raleigh.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on raleighnc.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Capital Area NCWorks Career Center
1830-B Tillery Place, Raleigh, NC 27604
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, training, referrals, and unemployment reemployment requirements.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncworksforyou.org
State office
NCDMV Raleigh Driver License Offices
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- Driver license and identification servicesVisit an NCDMV driver license office for driver license and identification services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Library · County office
Wake County Public Libraries
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- Library servicesUse library collections, programs, research help, and other public services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on catalog.wake.gov
Local office · City office
GoRaleigh Transit
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- Local bus service and fare informationGet bus schedules and information about reduced fares for eligible riders.Read more
- GoRaleigh Access paratransitApply for accessible door-to-door rides if you meet paratransit eligibility rules.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on goraleigh.org
Local office · City office
Community Engagement
900 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
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- Neighborhood servicesGet help connecting with neighborhood groups, city programs, and funding for neighborhood projects.Apply onlineRead more
- Youth services and programsFind city youth programs, including employment and community partnership opportunities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on raleighnc.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
222 W. Hargett St., 6th Floor, Raleigh, NC 27601
Help here
- Recreation programs and classesFind and register for city recreation programs and classes for children and adults.Apply online
- Financial help for recreation feesApply for reduced fees or a payment plan for eligible city recreation programs.Apply onlineRead more
- Active adult programsFind clubs, classes, and activities for adults age 50 and older.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on raleighnc.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Raleigh first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
The Women’s Center of Wake County
2 miles from the center of Raleigh3211 Bramer Dr., Raleigh, NC 27604
Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
- Tue11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
- Wed11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
- Thu11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
- Fri11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
Who can come: Unhoused women
Listed on wcwc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Urban Ministries of Wake County Food Pantry
Urban Ministries of Wake County
2.2 miles from the center of Raleigh1390 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27603
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Monday through Thursday, starting at 8:30am and finishing when we reach capacity for the day.
Who can come: Wake County residents experiencing food insecurity
What to bring: No referral is required. One food box per household each week.
Listed on urbanmin.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Millbrook United Methodist
Millbrook United Methodist Church
2.3 miles from the center of Raleigh1712 E. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Catholic Parish Outreach Food Pantry
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh
2.7 miles from the center of Raleigh2013 Raleigh Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 3rd of the month)
Who can come: People in need in Wake, Johnston, and Franklin counties
What to bring: No referral needed. Groceries are available once every 30 days.
Languages: Spanish
Listed on catholiccharitiesraleigh.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
North Raleigh Ministries Food Pantry
North Raleigh Ministries
3.3 miles from the center of Raleigh2809 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
Hours
- Mon10:30 AM to 2 PM
- Tue10:30 AM to 2 PM
- Wed3:30 PM to 7 PM
- Thu10:30 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: Residents of ZIP codes 27604, 27609, 27612, 27613, 27614, 27615, and 27616
What to bring: Bring a government-issued photo ID showing your current address in the service area, or an ID plus a lease or utility bill in your name.
Languages: Spanish
Listed on northraleighministries.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Wake Relief
3.6 miles from the center of Raleigh4 N. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Hours
- Mon1 PM to 3 PM
- Tue1 PM to 3 PM
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (4th of the month)
Who can come: Wake County residents facing food insecurity
What to bring: Receive food once every 30 days.
Listed on wakerelief.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Raleigh
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 Central & Eastern North Carolina
1924 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27604
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
1001 Blair Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
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
Passage Home, Inc.
PO Box 28165, Raleigh, NC 27611
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wake County
Raleigh is in Wake County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Wake County Division of Social Services
220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh, NC 27620
Help here
- Economic and family assistanceApply for food, Medicaid, child care, energy, and family assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Public health · County office
Wake County WIC
200 Swinburne Street, Raleigh, NC 27610
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wake.gov
Housing help · County office
Wake County Housing Authority
100 Shannon Drive, Zebulon, NC 27597
Help here
- Housing assistanceGet information about housing assistance and housing programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wakecountyha.org
Public health · County office
Wake County Public Health
10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet health clinic services, including testing, treatment, and vaccines.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wake.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Wake County Courts
316 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Help here
- Court and legal informationFind court contacts and information about cases, hearings, and court services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Triangle J Area Agency on Aging
4307 Emperor Boulevard, Suite 110, Durham, NC 27703
Help here
- Aging and caregiver resourcesFind information and referrals for older adults and family caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tjaaa.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.
Call 988Text 988