Turkey

Local offices in Turkey

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

• Older adults · County office

  Turkey Nutrition Site

  30 Market Street, Turkey, NC 28393

  Help here

  • Senior mealsOlder adults can visit this site for meals and nutrition services.
  Call 910-592-9349DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sampsoncountync.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
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org

• Local office · City office

  Turkey Town Hall

  51 Market Street, Turkey, NC 28393

  Help here

  • Town government informationContact the town office with questions about town services and local government.
  • Water serviceContact the town office with questions about the town water system.Read more
  Call 910-592-7273DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Turkey website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Turkey

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

Job help near Turkey

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 Turkey. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Sampson County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  9.1 miles away

  115 North Boulevard, Clinton, NC 28328

  Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm and 3rd Friday of each month: 8:30am - 2:00pm

  Call 910-682-5080DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Duplin County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  12 miles away

  192 Magnolia Extension, PO Box 459, Kenansville, NC 28349

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am 5:00pm

  Call 910-275-6470DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Wayne County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  30 miles away

  2128 Wayne Memorial Dr., Goldsboro, NC 27534

  Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30 am - 4:30pm

  Call 919-988-6870DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 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 Sampson County

Turkey is in Sampson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Sampson County Department of Social Services

  360 County Complex Rd, Building E, Suite 100, Clinton, NC 28328

  Help here

  • Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits in person or get help with an application.
  • MedicaidApply for Medicaid or get help with an application.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services for a child in your care.
  • Energy assistance and Work FirstAsk about energy assistance or Work First support.
  Call 910-592-7131DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Eastern Carolina Regional Housing Authority, Clinton Office

  313 Barden Street, Clinton, NC 28329

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the Clinton office to ask about public housing and how to apply.Read more
  Call 910-592-3129DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Sampson County Health Department

  360 County Complex Rd, Building E, Suite 200, Clinton, NC 28328

  Help here

  • Public health careGet health services and information for people of all ages.
  • WICEligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children can get food benefits, nutrition education, and referrals.Apply online
  Call 910-592-1131DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Mid-Carolina Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportFind information and support for older adults, caregivers, and people who need help to live independently.
  Call 910-323-4191Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Sampson County Veterans Service Office

  405 County Complex Rd, Building B, Clinton, NC 28328

  Help here

  • Veterans benefitsGet help understanding benefits and preparing claims for veterans and their dependents.
  Call 910-592-2862DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Sampson County Emergency Management

  530 Commerce Street, Clinton, NC 28328

  Help here

  • Disaster preparedness and responseGet local information about preparing for emergencies and recovering after a disaster.
  Call 910-592-8996DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Sampson 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