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Local offices in Wilson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Wilson
301 East Nash Street, Wilson, NC 27893
Help here
- Public housing and housing applicationsApply for public housing or check on an existing housing application.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilsonha.org
Utilities · City office
Customer Service and Business Operations
208 Nash Street NE, Wilson, NC 27893
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsGet help starting or managing city electric, gas, water, sewer, trash, and stormwater service.
- Utility bill assistanceAsk the city about help with a utility bill if you are an eligible Wilson Energy customer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilsonnc.org
State office
North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Wilson Office
306 W Nash Street, Wilson, NC 27893
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitation servicesGet help with services that support people with disabilities in preparing for or finding work.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation Department
1800 Herring Avenue E, Wilson, NC 27893
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city recreation programs, sports, pools, and community centers for residents of all ages.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilsonnc.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Wilson first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Mobile pantry
Abundant Life Cathedral COGIC
36 miles from the center of Wilson4400 Old Poole Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
Hours
- Sat8 AM to 9 AM (4th of the month). Drive-through
Who can come: Anyone
What to bring: Drive-through distribution
Listed on foodshuttle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Abundant Life Cathedral COGIC, Building B
Abundant Life Cathedral COGIC
36 miles from the center of Wilson4400 Old Poole Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 12 PM
- Wed11 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Anyone
What to bring: Indoor service
Listed on foodshuttle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Emmanuel Hispanic Pentecostal
36 miles from the center of Wilson4119 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
Hours
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month)
Listed on foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
North Raleigh Ministries Food Pantry
North Raleigh Ministries
38 miles from the center of Wilson2809 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
Listed on northraleighministries.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Catholic Parish Outreach Food Pantry
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh
38 miles from the center of Wilson2013 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
Listed on catholiccharitiesraleigh.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
The Women’s Center of Wake County
38 miles from the center of Wilson3211 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
Listed on wcwc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wilson
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
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
1924 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27604
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
Nash Edgecombe Wilson Community Action
200 N Church St, Rocky Mount, NC 27802-2346
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Wilson
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 · Affiliate center
Wilson Workforce Center
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
2 miles away
902 Herring Avenue, Wilson Community College, Wilson, NC 27893
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 7, 2026
Youth and reentry program
Opportunity & Industrialization Center of Wilson County
For young people
1.9 miles away
801 Reid Street East, Wilson, NC 27893
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
Turning Point Workforce Development Board
PO Box 7516, 1151 Falls Road Suite 2004, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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 Wilson County
Wilson is in Wilson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Wilson County Department of Social Services
100 NE Gold St., Wilson, NC 27894
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food assistance and get help with an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
- MedicaidApply for Medicaid and get help with coverage or case changes.Apply onlineRead more
- Energy and utility crisis helpAsk about help with energy bills and utility emergencies.Read more
- Child supportGet help with child support services and an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilsoncountync.gov
Public health · County office
Wilson County WIC Program
1801 Glendale Drive, Wilson, NC 27893
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportAsk about food and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilsoncountync.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Wilson
301 E. Nash St., Wilson, NC 27893
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing and housing assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilsonha.org
Public health · County office
Wilson County Health Department
1801 Glendale Drive, Wilson, NC 27893
Help here
- Public health and clinical servicesGet information about health services, prevention, and community health concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilsoncountync.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Eastpointe
509 W. Nash St., Wilson, NC 27893
Help here
- Behavioral health and crisis referralsGet help finding mental health, substance use, or intellectual and developmental disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mco.eastpointe.net
Older adults · Regional office
Upper Coastal Plain Area Agency on Aging
121 W. Nash St., Wilson, NC 27893
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information about services and support for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ucpcog.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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