Harnett County
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Local offices in Harnett County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Harnett County Department of Social Services
311 W Cornelius Harnett Boulevard, Lillington, NC 27546
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food assistance through SNAP.
- Medicaid and family assistanceGet help applying for Medicaid and other family support services.
- Child supportGet help establishing, changing, or collecting child support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harnett.org
Housing help · Regional office
Dunn Housing Authority
817 Stewart Street, Dunn, NC 28334
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing options for eligible residents in Dunn and Harnett County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dunnhousing.com
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
Public health · County office
Harnett County Health Department
307 W Cornelius Harnett Boulevard, Lillington, NC 27546
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services, health information, and help preventing illness.
- WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harnett.org
Older adults · County office
Harnett County Department on Aging
309 W Cornelius Harnett Boulevard, Lillington, NC 27546
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet help with aging services, in-home support, meals, and caregiver resources.
- Medicare counselingGet help understanding Medicare and choosing coverage.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harnett.org
Older adults · Regional office
Mid-Carolina Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Regional aging servicesFind information and connections to aging services for Harnett County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mccog.org
Veterans · County office
Harnett County Veterans Services
455 McKinney Parkway, Suite 108, Lillington, NC 27546
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harnett.org
Emergency help · County office
Harnett County Emergency Management
1005 Edwards Brothers Drive, Lillington, NC 27546
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet emergency alerts and information to help prepare for disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harnett.org
Jobs and training · County office
NCWorks Career Center - Harnett County
900 S 9th Street, Lillington, NC 27546
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help finding work, improving your resume, and accessing job training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harnett.org
State office
NCDMV Driver License Office - Erwin
125 W Jackson Boulevard, Erwin, NC 28339
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a North Carolina driver license or identification card.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Library · County office
Harnett County Public Library System
455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, NC 27546
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, and use library programs and resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harnett.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Harnett County, closest to the center of Dunn first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
With Love From Jesus
29 miles from the center of Dunn421 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.
Listed on withlovefromjesus.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Emmanuel Hispanic Pentecostal
30 miles from the center of Dunn4119 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
Hours
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month)
Listed on foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Faith Missionary Baptist Church
30 miles from the center of Dunn908 Suffolk Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27603
Hours
- Wed10:30 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First Cosmopolitan Baptist Church
30 miles from the center of Dunn1515 Cross Link Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
Hours
- Tue1 PM to 4 PM (2nd and 3rd and 4th of the month)
Listed on foodfinder.foodbankcenc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Oak City Cares Weekend Meals
Oak City Cares, Inc.
31 miles from the center of Dunn1430 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 6 PM. Meals at 09:00, 12:30, and 15:00
- Sun9 AM to 6 PM. Meals at 09:00, 12:30, and 15:00
Listed on oakcitycares.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Abundant Life Cathedral COGIC
31 miles from the center of Dunn4400 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
Listed on foodshuttle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Harnett County
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
Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action, Inc.
P.O. Drawer 711, Smithfield, NC 27577
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Harnett 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
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