Jones County
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Local offices in Jones County
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Human services · County office
Jones County Department of Social Services
418 NC Hwy 58 N, Unit D, Trenton, NC 28585
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for help buying food through the Food and Nutrition Services program.Apply online
- Child care subsidyAsk about help paying for child care if your family meets the income rules.
- Child supportGet help locating a parent, establishing paternity, or enforcing a child support order.Apply online
- Energy assistanceAsk about help paying energy bills through LIHEAP or the Crisis Intervention Program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jonescountync.gov
Older adults · County office
Jones County Senior Services
147 Francks Field Road, Trenton, NC 28585
Help here
- Senior mealsAdults age 60 and older can sign up for meals at senior sites or ask about home-delivered meals.
- Medicare counselingAsk the senior center about free Medicare counseling through SHIIP.
- Caregiver supportFamily caregivers can contact the senior center for information about support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jonescountync.gov
Public health · County office
Jones County Health Department
418 Hwy 58 N, Unit C, Trenton, NC 28585
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department about its clinic, health education, and environmental health services.
- WICWIC offers eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jonescountync.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging
233 Middle Street, Suite 300, New Bern, NC 28563
Help here
- Aging and caregiver informationGet information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eccog.org
Veterans · County office
Jones County Veterans Services
145 Francks Field Road, Trenton, NC 28585
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claimsGet help applying for or appealing federal, state, and county veterans benefits.
- Veteran transportationAsk about transportation to VA medical centers in North Carolina.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jonescountync.gov
Emergency help · County office
Jones County Emergency Services
794 Hwy 58 S, Trenton, NC 28585
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet county emergency information, including alerts, evacuation routes, and shelter details.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jonescountync.gov
Jones County, North Carolina website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Jones 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
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
Coastal Community Action, Inc
303 McQueen Avenue, Newport, NC 28570
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Jones 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 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