Eden
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Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Eden and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Eden
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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
Older adults · City office
Garden of Eden Senior Center
508 Orchard Drive, Eden, NC 27288
Help here
- Senior activities and supportAdults age 50 and older can take part in social, educational, and recreation activities and ask for senior assistance and referrals.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on edennc.us
Local office · City office
Eden City Hall / Customer Service
308 E. Stadium Drive, Eden, NC 27288
Help here
- City services and resident requestsContact the city or report a non-emergency problem such as a pothole, streetlight issue, or illegal dumping.
- Utility billingContact the city about billing and collections for city utility services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on edennc.us
Library · County office
Eden Library Branch
598 S. Pierce Street, Eden, NC 27288
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to use the library and ask staff for help with its services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rockinghamcountync.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Bridge Street Recreation Center
319 Bridge Street, Eden, NC
Help here
- Recreation center programsResidents can use the recreation center and take part in sports and other recreation activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on edennc.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Eden first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Meal Ministry
Unity Christian Church
27 miles from the center of Eden3232 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, NC 27405
Hours
- Fri4 PM to 5 PM (1st of the month)
Who can come: The community
Listed on unity-christian-church.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Unity Christian Church Food Pantry
Unity Christian Church
27 miles from the center of Eden3232 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, NC 27405
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: The surrounding community
Listed on unity-christian-church.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Paul's Food Pantry
St. Paul the Apostle Parish
28 miles from the center of Eden2715 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro, NC 27410
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: People in the Greensboro community who need food
What to bring: The pantry describes grocery assistance as being for people referred to it.
Listed on stpaulcc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Genesis Baptist Church Food Pantry
Genesis Baptist Church
29 miles from the center of Eden2812 East Bessemer Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Food Pantry is available for emergencies on Tuesdays, and Food distribution on the 4th Thursday of the month at 10:00 am.
Listed on genesisbaptistchurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Hot Dish & Hope
First Presbyterian Church Greensboro
29 miles from the center of Eden707 N. Greene St., Greensboro, NC 27401
Hours
- Tue4 PM to 6 PM
- Thu4 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: People who are hungry
Listed on fpcgreensboro.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Potter's House Community Kitchen
Greensboro Urban Ministry
31 miles from the center of Eden1002 S. Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC 27406
Hours
- Mon10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Tue10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Wed10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Thu10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Fri10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Sat10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Sun10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: Everyone
Listed on greensborourbanministry.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Eden
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 Northwest North Carolina
3330 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
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
Alamance County Community Services Action, Inc.
142 South Lexington Avenue, Burlington, NC 27215
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Rockingham County
Eden is in Rockingham County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Rockingham County Social Services
411 NC Hwy 65, Reidsville, NC 27320
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for food, Medicaid, child care, and other assistance for your household.
- Child supportGet help establishing or enforcing a child support order.
- Adult and child welfareGet help with concerns about the safety or care of a child or vulnerable adult.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rockinghamcountync.gov
Public health · County office
Rockingham County WIC
371 NC Hwy 65, Reidsville, NC 27320
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rockinghamcountync.gov
Housing help · Regional office
The New Reidsville Housing Authority
924 Third Avenue, Reidsville, NC 27320
Help here
- Public housingApply for income-based public housing when applications are being accepted.Apply onlineRead more
- Housing Choice VouchersAsk about rental vouchers; the authority says its voucher waiting list is currently closed.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newrha.org
Public health · County office
Rockingham County Division of Public Health
371 NC Hwy 65, Reidsville, NC 27320
Help here
- Health clinics and immunizationsGet health screenings, clinic care, dental services, immunizations, and other public health services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rockinghamcountync.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Rockingham County Integrated Healthcare
150 Justice Center Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320
Help here
- Care coordination and behavioral health referralsGet help coordinating medical care, mental health care, substance use treatment, and related support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rockinghamcountync.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Rockingham County Judicial Center
170 NC Hwy 65, Reidsville, NC 27320
Help here
- Court information and self-help resourcesFind county court contacts, local forms, court dates, and information about court services.
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