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Local offices in Rowan County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Rowan County Department of Social Services
1813 E Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28146
Help here
- Benefits and family supportGet help applying for public benefits and finding support for your family.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rowancountync.gov
Public health · County office
Rowan County WIC Program
1811 E Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28146
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get nutrition support and food benefits for women, infants, and children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rowancountync.gov
Housing help · County office
Rowan County Housing Authority
310 Long Meadow Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147
Help here
- Housing choice vouchersAsk about housing voucher availability, requirements, and wait lists.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rowancountync.gov
Housing help · City office
City of Salisbury Housing Authority
200 S Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28146
Help here
- Housing choice vouchersAsk about housing voucher availability, requirements, and wait lists.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rowancountync.gov
Housing help · City office
Town of East Spencer Housing Authority
East Spencer, NC 28039
Help here
- Housing choice vouchersAsk about housing voucher availability, requirements, and wait lists.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rowancountync.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
Rowan County Health Department
1811 E Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28146
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services such as immunizations, clinic care, and health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rowancountync.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Rowan County Courthouse
Help here
- Court information and formsFind local court contacts, schedules, rules, and forms for Rowan County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Centralina Area Agency on Aging
10735 David Taylor Drive, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28262
Help here
- Regional aging resourcesGet connected to programs and resources for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Anson County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on centralinaaging.org
Veterans · County office
Rowan County Veterans Services
1955 Jake Alexander Boulevard W, Salisbury, NC 28147
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for benefits and filing claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rowancountync.gov
Emergency help · County office
Rowan County Emergency Services
2727 Old Concord Road, Suite A, Salisbury, NC 28146
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for emergencies and county response plans.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rowancountync.gov
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center Rowan County
1904 South Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rowancountync.gov
State office
NCDMV Driver License Office, Salisbury
5780 South Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28147
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a North Carolina driver license or identification card.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Library · County office
Rowan Public Library
201 W Fisher Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, programs, and information services across the county library system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rowancountync.gov
Rowan County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Rowan County, closest to the center of Salisbury first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Angels & Sparrows Community Table
Angels & Sparrows
26 miles from the center of Salisbury15016 N Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 1 PM
- Tue11 AM to 1 PM
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM
- Thu11 AM to 1 PM
- Fri11 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Anyone who needs help
Listed on angelsandsparrows.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
We Care House Food Pantry
St. Peter's World Outreach Center
30 miles from the center of Salisbury3683 Old Lexington Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Who can come: Members, visitors and the community
Listed on spwoc.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Champion House of Care Project One
31 miles from the center of Salisbury2230 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
Sunnyside Ministry
32 miles from the center of Salisbury319 Haled Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 11 AM; 1 PM to 3 PM
- Tue9 AM to 11 AM; 1 PM to 3 PM
- Wed9 AM to 11 AM; 1 PM to 3 PM
- Thu9 AM to 11 AM; 1 PM to 3 PM
- Fri9 AM to 11 AM
Listed on co.davidson.nc.us, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Impact Food Pantry
Central Triad Church
32 miles from the center of Salisbury2925 Cole Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (4th of the month). Or until supplies last
Who can come: Anyone in need throughout Winston-Salem and the Piedmont Triad
What to bring: Bring a Second Harvest Food Bank card if you have one, or a valid ID or driver's license. No registration is needed.
Listed on centraltriadchurch.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
The Dwelling Community Meal
The Dwelling
33 miles from the center of Salisbury502 N Broad Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Sunday mornings: 10:00am(ish) fellowship with light breakfast; 12:00pm(ish) community meal
Who can come: The community
Listed on thedwellingws.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Rowan County
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
Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency, Inc
1300 W. Bank Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Rowan 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
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.
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