Calypso

Local offices in Calypso

We have not checked Calypso on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Emmanuel Hispanic Pentecostal

  49 miles from the center of Calypso

  4119 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610

  Hours

  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month)
  Call 919-523-4167Directions

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

• Mobile pantry

  Abundant Life Cathedral COGIC

  49 miles from the center of Calypso

  4400 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

  Call 919-231-4388DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Abundant Life Cathedral COGIC, Building B

  Abundant Life Cathedral COGIC

  49 miles from the center of Calypso

  4400 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

  Call 919-231-4388DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  First Cosmopolitan Baptist Church

  50 miles from the center of Calypso

  1515 Cross Link Road, Raleigh, NC 27610

  Hours

  • Tue1 PM to 4 PM (2nd and 3rd and 4th of the month)
  Call 919-691-7528DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  With Love From Jesus

  51 miles from the center of Calypso

  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

• Food pantry

  Faith Missionary Baptist Church

  51 miles from the center of Calypso

  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

Nonprofits that serve Calypso

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

Offices for all of Duplin County

Calypso is in Duplin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Duplin County Department of Social Services

  423 North Main Street, Kenansville, NC 28349

  Help here

  • Food, cash, health, and utility assistanceAsk about food benefits, cash assistance, Medicaid, and help with energy bills.
  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services, including help with support orders.
  • Child and adult safety servicesGet help when a child or vulnerable adult may be unsafe or needs protection.
  Call 910-296-2200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Duplin County Health Department WIC

  340 Seminary Street, Kenansville, NC 28349

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy foods, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support through WIC.
  Call 910-296-2130DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Coastal Community Action, Inc.

  303 McQueen Avenue, Newport, NC 28570

  Help here

  • Housing and family supportAsk about housing assistance, weatherization, home repair, and family services.
  Call 252-223-1630DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Duplin County Health Department

  340 Seminary Street, Kenansville, NC 28349

  Help here

  • Health department servicesGet public health care, immunizations, screenings, and health information.
  Call 910-296-2130DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Duplin County Senior Services

  156 Duplin Commons Drive, Kenansville, NC 28349

  Help here

  • Senior center and aging supportOlder adults can take part in activities, get referrals, and ask about support services.
  • Home delivered mealsHomebound older adults can ask about meal delivery and wellness calls.
  Call 910-296-2140DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on duplinnc.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging

  233 Middle Street, Suite 300, New Bern, NC 28560

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get guidance on local support and services.
  Call 252-638-3185DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Duplin 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