Edgecombe County

Local offices in Edgecombe County

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

• Human services · County office

  Edgecombe County Department of Social Services

  122 E St James Street, Tarboro, NC 27886

  Help here

  • Social services and benefitsContact the county office to ask about social services and benefit programs.
  Call 252-641-7611DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Edgecombe County WIC Clinic, Tarboro

  122 East Saint James Street, Tarboro, NC 27886

  Help here

  • WICApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
  Call 252-641-7550DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Edgecombe County Health Department

  155 Atlantic Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27801

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet county health services and information about local health programs.
  Call 252-985-4100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Mid-East Commission Area Agency on Aging

  1502 N. Market Street, Suite A, Washington, NC 27889

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information about aging services, caregiver support, and long-term care help.
  Call 252-946-8043DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Edgecombe County Veterans Service Office

  201 Saint Andrew Street, Tarboro, NC 27886

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help filing claims for veterans benefits.
  Call 252-641-6286DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on milvets.nc.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Edgecombe County Emergency Services

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet county emergency updates and information about preparing for disasters.
  Call 252-641-7816Website

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

• Library · Regional office

  Edgecombe County Memorial Library

  909 Main Street, Tarboro, NC 27886

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library collections and get help finding information and learning resources.
  Call 252-823-1141DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on edgecombelibrary.libguides.com

Edgecombe County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Edgecombe County

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

Cities and towns in Edgecombe County

• Conetoenot checked yet
• Leggettnot checked yet
• Macclesfieldnot checked yet
• Pinetops
• Princeville
• Speednot checked yet
• Tarboro

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