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Local offices in Spindale
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Spindale Finance Department
125 Reveley Street, Spindale, NC 28160
Help here
- Utility billing questionsContact the Finance Department with questions about utility billing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on spindalenc.net
Utilities · Regional office
Broad River Water Authority
112 N Main Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Help here
- Water service and billsContact the Authority to start water service, pay a water bill, or ask about your account.Apply online
- Sewer and sanitation billingSpindale sewer and sanitation charges appear on the Broad River Water Authority water bill.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncbrwa.com
Local office · City office
Spindale Town Hall
125 Reveley Street, Spindale, NC 28160
Help here
- Town services and informationVisit or call Town Hall for help reaching town departments and getting information about local services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on spindalenc.net
State office
Spindale License Plate Agency
1639 US Highway 74A Bypass, Spindale, NC 28160
Help here
- Vehicle registration and license platesVisit the agency for vehicle title and license plate services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Library · City office
Spindale Public Library
131 Tanner Street, Spindale, NC 28160
Help here
- Library materials and public computersBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on spindalenc.net
Parks and recreation · City office
Spindale House
119 Tanner Street, Spindale, NC 28160
Help here
- Community recreation and gathering spaceUse the community center for recreation, fitness, activities, and meeting space.
- Senior activitiesOlder adults can join morning walks and spend time in the Senior Room.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on spindalenc.net
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Spindale
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
Blue Ridge Community Action, Inc.
800 North Green Street, Morganton, NC 28655
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Spindale
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 Spindale. These are the closest.
American Job Center
NCWorks Career Center- Rutherford County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
1.8 miles away
223 Charlotte Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am 4:30pm Closed 12pm-1pm for lunch Friday 8am-12pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026
American Job Center
NCWorks Career Center- McDowell County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
22 miles away
316 Baldwin Avenue, Suite 1, Marion, NC 28752
Hours: Mon-Thur 8:30am-5pm Closed 12pm-1pm for lunch, Fri 8:30am-noon
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026
American Job Center
NCWorks Career Center- Cleveland County
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
22 miles away
404 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30am 5:00pm; Fri 8:30am-12:00pm
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
Foothills Workforce Development Board
111 West Court Street, PO Box 841, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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 Rutherford County
Spindale is in Rutherford County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Rutherford County Department of Social Services
389 Fairground Road, Spindale, NC 28160
Help here
- Benefits and family supportAsk about food, medical, child care, and cash assistance programs.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Public health · Regional office
Foothills Health District WIC, Rutherford County
221 Callahan Koon Road, Spindale, NC 28160
Help here
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on foothillshd.org
Housing help · Regional office
Foothills Regional Commission Housing Programs
111 W Court Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the regional housing office about rental assistance and housing programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on frcnc.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Public health · Regional office
Foothills Health District, Rutherford County
221 Callahan Koon Road, Spindale, NC 28160
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department about local clinic and public health services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on foothillshd.org
Older adults · Regional office
Foothills Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging
111 W Court Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Help here
- Aging information and referralsOlder adults and their caregivers can get information and referrals to local services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on frcnc.gov
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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