Wake County

Local offices in Wake County

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

• Human services · County office

  Wake County Division of Social Services

  220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh, NC 27620

  Help here

  • Economic and family assistanceApply for food, Medicaid, child care, energy, and family assistance programs.
  Call 919-212-7000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Wake County WIC

  200 Swinburne Street, Raleigh, NC 27610

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 919-250-4720DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Wake County Housing Authority

  100 Shannon Drive, Zebulon, NC 27597

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceGet information about housing assistance and housing programs.
  Call 919-269-6404DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Wake County Public Health

  10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27610

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesGet health clinic services, including testing, treatment, and vaccines.
  Call 919-250-4410DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Wake County Courts

  316 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

  Help here

  • Court and legal informationFind court contacts and information about cases, hearings, and court services.
  Call 919-792-4000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Triangle J Area Agency on Aging

  4307 Emperor Boulevard, Suite 110, Durham, NC 27703

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver resourcesFind information and referrals for older adults and family caregivers.
  Call 919-558-9391DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Wake County Veterans Service Division

  3000 Falstaff Road, Raleigh, NC 27610

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, health care, housing, and other services.Read more
  Call 919-212-8387DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on milvets.nc.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Wake County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet emergency preparedness information and sign up for local alerts.
  Call 919-856-6480Website

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  NCWorks Career Center, Wake County Human Services

  220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh, NC 27610

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet help finding a job, preparing for work, and using career services.
  Call 919-250-3770DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  NCDMV Driver License Offices in Wake County

  Help here

  • Driver license and identification servicesVisit a driver license office for driver license and identification card services.
  Call 919-715-7000Website

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

• Library · County office

  Wake County Public Libraries

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library collections, programs, research help, and other public services.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on catalog.wake.gov

Wake County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals in Wake County, closest to the center of Raleigh first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Free meals

  The Women’s Center of Wake County

  2 miles from the center of Raleigh

  3211 Bramer Dr., Raleigh, NC 27604

  Hours

  • Mon11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
  • Tue11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
  • Wed11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
  • Thu11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
  • Fri11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch

  Who can come: Unhoused women

  Call 919-829-3711DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Urban Ministries of Wake County Food Pantry

  Urban Ministries of Wake County

  2.2 miles from the center of Raleigh

  1390 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27603

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Monday through Thursday, starting at 8:30am and finishing when we reach capacity for the day.

  Who can come: Wake County residents experiencing food insecurity

  What to bring: No referral is required. One food box per household each week.

  Call 919-746-0088DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Millbrook United Methodist

  Millbrook United Methodist Church

  2.3 miles from the center of Raleigh

  1712 E. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 919-876-0865DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Catholic Parish Outreach Food Pantry

  Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh

  2.7 miles from the center of Raleigh

  2013 Raleigh Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM
  • Sat9 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 3rd of the month)

  Who can come: People in need in Wake, Johnston, and Franklin counties

  What to bring: No referral needed. Groceries are available once every 30 days.

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 919-873-0245DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  North Raleigh Ministries Food Pantry

  North Raleigh Ministries

  3.3 miles from the center of Raleigh

  2809 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27604

  Hours

  • Mon10:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Tue10:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed3:30 PM to 7 PM
  • Thu10:30 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: Residents of ZIP codes 27604, 27609, 27612, 27613, 27614, 27615, and 27616

  What to bring: Bring a government-issued photo ID showing your current address in the service area, or an ID plus a lease or utility bill in your name.

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 919-844-6676DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on northraleighministries.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Wake Relief

  3.6 miles from the center of Raleigh

  4 N. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

  Hours

  • Mon1 PM to 3 PM
  • Tue1 PM to 3 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 12 PM
  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM (4th of the month)

  Who can come: Wake County residents facing food insecurity

  What to bring: Receive food once every 30 days.

  Call 919-307-8748DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Wake County

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

Job help near Wake County

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- Capital Area (Raleigh)

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  2.2 miles away

  1830-B Tillery Place, Raleigh, NC 27604

  Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Fri 8:30am-2:00pm

  Call 919-715-0111DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  NCWorks Career Center- Capital Area (Raleigh-Swinburne)

  4.7 miles away

  220 Swinburne St, Raleigh, NC 27610

  Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30am - 5:00pm Fri 8:30am-2:00pm

  Call 919-212-7104DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 18, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  NCWorks Career Center- Capital Area (Swinburne Street)

  4.7 miles away

  220 Swinburne Street, PO Box 46833, Raleigh, NC 27610

  Hours: Mon-Thurs. 8:30am -5:00pm Fri 8:30am-2:00pm

  Call 919-250-3770DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  NCWorks Career Center- Capital Area (Wake Forest)

  12 miles away

  350 E. Holding Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587

  Hours: Mon -Thurs 8:30am -5:00pm Fri 8:30am-2:00pm

  Call 919-562-6379DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Capital Area(Fuquay-Varina)

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  19 miles away

  130 N Judd Parkway NE, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

  Hours: Monday - Thurs 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Fri 8:30am-2Pm

  Call 919-557-1121DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 5, 2026

• Youth program

  Passage Home - REACH Program

  0 miles away

  PO Box 28165, Raleigh, NC 27611

  Call 919-834-0666DirectionsWebsite

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.

Cities and towns in Wake County

• Apex
• Cary
• Fuquay-Varina
• Garner
• Holly Springs
• Knightdale
• Morrisville
• Raleigh
• Rolesville
• Wake Forest
• Wendell
• Zebulon

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