Apex

Local offices in Apex

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

• Utilities · City office

  Apex Utility Billing / Customer Service

  73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502

  Help here

  • Utility bills and account helpAsk about your utility bill, start or stop service, and available payment plans.Apply online
  Call 919-249-3311DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Apex Senior Center

  63 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502

  Help here

  • Programs for adults age 55 and olderFind activities, classes, and events for adults age 55 and older.Apply online
  Call 919-249-3354DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Apex Town Hall

  73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502

  Help here

  • Town customer serviceCall the town with general questions or concerns about local services.
  Call 919-249-3400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Eva Perry Regional Library

  2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Drive, Apex, NC 27502

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit for books, library programs, and other public library services.Read more
  Call 919-387-2100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Apex Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources

  53 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and activitiesFind and register for town recreation, sports, arts, and other community programs.Apply online
  Call 919-249-3402DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Apex Official Website website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free grocery market

  Hope Community Church Food Pantry

  Hope Community Church

  8.6 miles from the center of Apex

  821 Buck Jones Road, Raleigh, NC 27606

  Hours

  • Wed12 PM to 6 PM

  Who can come: Anyone; the pantry is open to the public

  What to bring: Register for a visit. Food pantry visits are available once every 30 days.

  Call 919-532-0620DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on gethope.net, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Parktown Food Hub

  12 miles from the center of Apex

  5123 Revere Rd, Durham, NC 27713

  Hours

  • Thu4:30 PM to 5:30 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  Call 984-484-8475DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Faith Missionary Baptist Church

  13 miles from the center of Apex

  908 Suffolk Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27603

  Hours

  • Wed10:30 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
  Call 919-779-2509DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  With Love From Jesus

  13 miles from the center of Apex

  421 Chapanoke Road, Raleigh, NC 27603

  Hours

  • Tue9:30 AM to 10 AM. Food only; 10 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Wed9:30 AM to 10 AM. Food only; 10 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Fri9:30 AM to 10 AM. Food only; 10 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Sat9:30 AM to 10 AM. Food only; 10 AM to 11:30 AM

  Who can come: Anyone

  What to bring: No ID, referral, proof of income, or proof of residence required.

  Call 919-233-8010DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Oak City Cares Weekend Meals

  Oak City Cares, Inc.

  14 miles from the center of Apex

  1430 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 6 PM. Meals at 09:00, 12:30, and 15:00
  • Sun9 AM to 6 PM. Meals at 09:00, 12:30, and 15:00
  Call 984-344-9599DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  A Place at the Table

  14 miles from the center of Apex

  300 W. Hargett Street, Suite 50, Raleigh, NC 27601

  Hours

  • Tue8 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed8 AM to 2 PM
  • Thu8 AM to 2 PM
  • Fri8 AM to 2 PM
  • Sat8 AM to 2 PM
  • Sun8 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: Anyone, regardless of means

  Call 919-307-8914DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Apex

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

Offices for all of Wake County

Apex is in Wake County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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

Everything in Wake 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