Spring Lake

Local offices in Spring Lake

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Spring Lake Water Department

  300 Ruth Street, Spring Lake, NC 28390

  Help here

  • Water billing and collectionsContact the Water Department to ask about water bills and payments.
  Call 910-703-8912DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofspringlake.com

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Spring Lake Multipurpose Community Center

  245 Ruth Street, Spring Lake, NC 28390

  Help here

  • Community recreationResidents can use the fitness room, gym, and community spaces with a membership.
  Call 910-433-1121DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofspringlake.com

• Local office · City office

  Spring Lake Town Hall

  300 Ruth Street, Spring Lake, NC 28390

  Help here

  • Town services and public recordsVisit Town Hall for help with town services or to request public records.
  Call 910-605-1634DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofspringlake.com

• Older adults · City office

  Spring Lake Senior Enrichment Center

  301 Ruth Street, Spring Lake, NC 28390

  Help here

  • Senior activities and resource helpOlder adults can visit for activities, health screenings, and information about local services.
  Call 910-433-1121DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofspringlake.com

• Library · County office

  Spring Lake Community Library

  101 Laketree Boulevard, Spring Lake, NC 28390

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials or use its public services.Read more
  Call 910-483-7727DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountync.gov

Town of Spring Lake website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Spring Lake first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  With Love From Jesus

  43 miles from the center of Spring Lake

  421 Chapanoke Road, Raleigh, NC 27603

  Hours

  • Tue9:30 AM to 10 AM. Food only; 10 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Wed9:30 AM to 10 AM. Food only; 10 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Fri9:30 AM to 10 AM. Food only; 10 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Sat9:30 AM to 10 AM. Food only; 10 AM to 11:30 AM

  Who can come: Anyone

  What to bring: No ID, referral, proof of income, or proof of residence required.

  Call 919-233-8010DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on withlovefromjesus.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Faith Missionary Baptist Church

  43 miles from the center of Spring Lake

  908 Suffolk Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27603

  Hours

  • Wed10:30 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
  Call 919-779-2509DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  Hope Community Church Food Pantry

  Hope Community Church

  43 miles from the center of Spring Lake

  821 Buck Jones Road, Raleigh, NC 27606

  Hours

  • Wed12 PM to 6 PM

  Who can come: Anyone; the pantry is open to the public

  What to bring: Register for a visit. Food pantry visits are available once every 30 days.

  Call 919-532-0620DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on gethope.net, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Oak City Cares Weekend Meals

  Oak City Cares, Inc.

  44 miles from the center of Spring Lake

  1430 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 6 PM. Meals at 09:00, 12:30, and 15:00
  • Sun9 AM to 6 PM. Meals at 09:00, 12:30, and 15:00
  Call 984-344-9599DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on oakcitycares.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  First Cosmopolitan Baptist Church

  45 miles from the center of Spring Lake

  1515 Cross Link Road, Raleigh, NC 27610

  Hours

  • Tue1 PM to 4 PM (2nd and 3rd and 4th of the month)
  Call 919-691-7528DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Emmanuel Hispanic Pentecostal

  45 miles from the center of Spring Lake

  4119 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610

  Hours

  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month)
  Call 919-523-4167Directions

  Listed on foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Spring Lake

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Spring Lake

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 Spring Lake. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Cumberland County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  8 miles away

  490 N. McPherson Church Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303

  Hours: Monday -Thursday 8:30a.m. -4:30p.m. Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, except closes at 2PM on the 3rd Friday of the month.

  Call 910-912-2400DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  NCWorks Career Center - Harnett County Lillington

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  18 miles away

  900 S. 9th St., Lillington, NC 27546

  Hours: Monday- Thursday 8:00 am-5:00pm & and Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

  Call 910-893-2191DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 17, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center Hartnett County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  18 miles away

  900 South 9th Street, Lillington, NC 27546

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 910-893-2191DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 2026

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 Cumberland County

Spring Lake is in Cumberland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Cumberland County Department of Social Services

  1225 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for Food and Nutrition Services, Medicaid, and Work First assistance.
  • Adult and child servicesGet help with adult protection, child welfare, and family support services.
  Call 910-323-1540DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountync.gov

• Public health · County office

  Cumberland County WIC

  1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals for eligible families.
  Call 910-433-3730DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountync.gov

• Child support · County office

  Cumberland County Child Support

  109 Bradford Avenue, Fayetteville, NC 28301

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help applying for child support services, making payments, or enforcing an order.
  Call 910-486-1092DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountync.gov

• Community action · County office

  Cumberland County Community Development

  707 Executive Place, Fayetteville, NC 28305

  Help here

  • Housing and community programsFind county housing and community development programs for residents.
  Call 910-323-6112DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountync.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority

  1000 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301

  Help here

  • Public housing and Housing Choice VouchersApply for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher if you meet the program rules.
  Call 910-483-3648DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fmhanc.org

• Public health · County office

  Cumberland County Department of Public Health

  1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health care, immunizations, family planning, and health records.
  Call 910-433-3600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountync.gov

Everything in Cumberland 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