Albemarle
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Local offices in Albemarle
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Stanly County Department of Social Services
1000 N. First Street, Suite 2, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- Food and nutrition assistanceAsk about applying for Food and Nutrition Services benefits.Apply onlineRead more
- Medicaid and child care assistanceAsk about Medicaid or child care assistance applications.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Housing help · City office
City of Albemarle Public Housing Department
300 S. Bell Avenue, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about applying for city public housing or a housing choice voucher.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on albemarlenc.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Albemarle Utilities and Payment Center
144 N. 2nd Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- Utility service and billing helpGet help starting or changing electric, water, or sewer service, or ask about a bill or payment options.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on albemarlenc.gov
Older adults · County office
Stanly County Senior Services
283 N. Third Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- Senior programs and supportAsk about activities, nutrition, transportation, or in-home help for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on stanlycountync.gov
State office
NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services - Albemarle
702 Henson Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationAsk about services that help people with disabilities prepare for or keep a job.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center - Stanly County
944 N. First Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help looking for work, building job skills, or connecting with employers.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nccareers.org
Library · County office
Albemarle Main Library
133 E Main Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books and other materials or use library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on stanlycountylibrary.org
Local office · City office
Albemarle City Hall
144 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall to ask about city services or find the right city department.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on albemarlenc.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Albemarle
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
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
Gaston Community Action, Inc.
223 N Morris St, P.O. Box 1653, Gastonia, NC 28052-2244
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Stanly County
Albemarle is in Stanly County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Stanly County Department of Social Services
1000 North First Street, Suite 2, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits and get help with food assistance.Read more
- MedicaidApply for Medicaid and get help with health coverage.Read more
- Child care assistanceApply for help paying for child care while you work or train.Read more
- Child supportGet help setting up, collecting, or enforcing child support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stanlycountync.gov
Public health · County office
Stanly County WIC Clinic
1000 N First Street, Suite 3, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.stanlycountync.gov
Housing help · City office
Albemarle Public Housing Department
144 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- Public housingAsk about public housing and housing assistance in Albemarle.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on albemarlenc.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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Public health · County office
Stanly County Health Department
1000 N First Street, Suite 3, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- Public health clinicsGet health care, immunizations, family planning, and other clinic services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.stanlycountync.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Stanly County Courthouse
201 S 2nd Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- Court information and self-help resourcesFind courthouse contacts, court information, and online help for preparing some court forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.gov
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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988