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Local offices in Statesville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Statesville Housing Authority
110 W. Allison St., Statesville, NC 28677
Help here
- Public housingAsk about applying for income-based public housing.
- Section 8 rental assistanceAsk about rental assistance for eligible households.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on statesvillehousing.org
Utilities · City office
City Customer Service Office
301 S. Center St., Statesville, NC
Help here
- Utility bills and account helpPay electric, water, or sewer bills and get help with city utility accounts.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on statesvillenc.net
Utilities · City office
Statesville Connects Payment Assistance Program
Help here
- Emergency utility bill assistanceEligible Statesville utility customers can ask the Salvation Army about emergency help with their bills.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on statesvillenc.net
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center, Statesville
133 Island Ford Road, Statesville, NC 28625
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help finding work and using career services at the Statesville career center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncworks.gov
State office
NCDMV Driver License Office, Statesville
905 Carolina Avenue North, Statesville, NC 28677
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a North Carolina driver license or identification card.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Library · County office
Iredell County Public Library, Statesville Main Library
201 N. Tradd St., Statesville, NC 28677
Help here
- Library services and programsBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and attend programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iredell.lib.nc.us
Local office · City office
City of Statesville
227 S. Center St., Statesville, NC 28677
Help here
- City information and resident requestsContact the city for help finding city services or submitting a question.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on statesvillenc.net
Parks and recreation · City office
Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality
1875 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28677
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city recreation programs, activities, and facilities for residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on recreation.statesvillenc.net
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Statesville first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Angels & Sparrows Community Table
Angels & Sparrows
25 miles from the center of Statesville15016 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
Champion House of Care Project One
34 miles from the center of Statesville2230 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
Hearts and Hands Food Pantry
Hearts and Hands Foundation Inc.
35 miles from the center of Statesville4040 Chesapeake Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216
Hours
- Tue2 PM to 5:30 PM
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM. Spanish only
- Thu12 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: Anyone who needs emergency food assistance
Languages: Spanish
Listed on heartsandhandsfoodpantry.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Freedom Fridge & Pantry
QC Family Tree
38 miles from the center of Statesville2916 Parkway Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28208
Hours
- Mon12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
- Tue12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
- Wed12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
- Thu12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
- Fri12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
- Sat12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
- Sun12 AM to 11:59 PM. Open 24 hours
Who can come: Anyone in need
What to bring: No sign-up or other requirements.
Listed on qcfamilytree.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Care Ring's Client Choice Food Pantry
Care Ring
38 miles from the center of Statesville1514 N Graham Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Operates two to three times weekly
Who can come: Care Ring patients and clients, and other community members facing food insecurity
What to bring: Community members need a referral and appointment through Nourish Up. Care Ring patients and clients should ask their provider or coordinator for a referral.
Listed on careringnc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
The Bulb at Care Ring
The Bulb
38 miles from the center of Statesville1514 N Graham Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
Hours
- Thu11 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Charlotte neighbors
What to bring: No referral or appointment needed.
Listed on careringnc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Statesville
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
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina
3330 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
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
Iredell Community Action Research and Evaluation, Inc.
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Statesville
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.
American Job Center
NCWorks Career Center- Iredell County/ Statesville
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
1 mile away
307 N Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm; Closed for lunch 1pm-2pm for lunch. Closes the 2nd Friday of each month at noon.
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026
Youth program
I-Care, Inc.
1.5 miles away
1415 Shelton Avenue, Statesville, NC 28677
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
Centralina Workforce Development Consortium
10735 David Taylor Drive, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28262
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 Iredell County
Statesville is in Iredell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Iredell County Department of Social Services
549 Eastside Drive, Statesville, NC 28625
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits and get help with an application.Apply online
- MedicaidApply for health coverage and get help with Medicaid services.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iredellcountync.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
I-CARE, Inc.
1415 Shelton Avenue, Statesville, NC 28677
Help here
- Community Action ServicesContact the community action agency serving Alexander County to ask about help for low-income households.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on icare-inc.org
Public health · County office
Iredell County WIC, Statesville
318 Turnersburg Highway, Statesville, NC 28625
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iredellcountync.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Statesville Housing Authority
110 W Allison Street, Statesville, NC 28677
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or housing assistance through available programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on statesvillehousing.org
Public health · County office
Iredell County Public Health Department
318 Turnersburg Highway, Statesville, NC 28625
Help here
- Clinical health servicesGet information about county health clinics, immunizations, and other public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iredellcountync.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Iredell Council on Aging
344 East Front Street, Statesville, NC 28677
Help here
- Older adult servicesFind transportation, meals, in-home help, caregiver support, and health insurance counseling for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iredellcoa.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.
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