Faison
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Local offices in Faison
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Parks and recreation · City office
Faison Recreation & Wellness Center
184 Park Circle, Faison, NC 28341
Help here
- Fitness room and recreationUse the fitness room, walking paths, and social room; 24-hour fitness room access requires paid membership.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on faisonnc.org
Local office · City office
Faison Town Hall
110 North East Center Street, Faison, NC 28341
Help here
- Town services and informationAsk town staff questions, request town services, or get help with town records and services.Read more
- Utility bill paymentsPay water and sewer bills or ask the town utility clerk for help with your bill.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on faisonnc.org
Library · County office
Emily Hill Library
106 Park Circle, Faison, NC 28341
Help here
- Public libraryVisit the public library to use its books and other library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on duplincountync.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Faison
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
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
1924 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27604
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina
406 Deep Creek Road, PO Box 2009, Fayetteville, NC 28302
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
Eastern Carolina Human Services Agency, Inc.
237 New River Dr. #1, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Duplin County
Faison 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eccog.org
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988