Grifton
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Local offices in Grifton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Town of Grifton Finance Department
528 Queen St, Grifton, NC 28530
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with water and sewer bills and payments through the town Finance Department.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on grifton.com
Library · City office
Grifton Public Library
568 Queen Street, Grifton, NC 28530
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or get printing, copying, and fax services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on grifton.com
Local office · City office
Grifton Town Hall
528 Queen St, Grifton, NC 28530
Help here
- Town servicesCall or visit Town Hall for help with town services and requests such as an extra trash or recycling bin.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on grifton.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Grifton
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
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
Greene Lamp, Inc.
309 Summit Avenue, Kinston, NC 28501
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pitt County
Grifton is in Pitt County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Pitt County Social Services
1717 W 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27834
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for food assistance, Medicaid, child care help, and other family support programs.Apply online
- Child supportGet help establishing and enforcing child support orders.
- Housing and utility crisis helpAsk about emergency help with rent, heating, or cooling bills.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pittcountync.gov
Housing authority · City office
Greenville Housing Authority
1103 Broad Street, Greenville, NC 27834
Help here
- Public housing and rental helpAsk about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ghanc.net
Housing authority · Regional office
Mid-East Regional Housing Authority
2995 Radio Station Road, Greenville, NC 27834
Help here
- Public housing and rental helpAsk about public housing and rental assistance for residents in its service area.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pittcountync.gov
Public health · County office
Pitt County Public Health Department
201 Government Circle, Greenville, NC 27834
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services, including clinical care, family planning, and health programs.
- WICApply for nutrition support and services through the WIC clinic.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pittcountync.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Pitt County Courthouse
100 W Third Street, Greenville, NC 27834
Help here
- Court information and self-helpFind courthouse information, local court rules, and forms for court matters.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Mid-East Commission Area Agency on Aging
1502 N Market Street, Suite A, Washington, NC 27889
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the regional aging agency for caregiver support and long-term care help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mideastcom.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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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