Mebane
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Local offices in Mebane
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Utilities · City office
Mebane Utility Billing
106 E Washington St, Mebane, NC 27302
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with water and sewer billing or pay a city utility bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmebanenc.gov
Local office · City office
Glendel Stephenson Municipal Building (City Hall)
106 E Washington St, Mebane, NC 27302
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and officials.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmebanenc.gov
Library · County office
Mebane Public Library
101 South First Street, Mebane, NC 27302
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use computers, and join library programs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on library.alamancecountync.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Mebane Arts and Community Center
633 Corregidor St, Mebane, NC 27302
Help here
- Recreation and community programsFind city recreation activities, events, and programs held at the community center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmebanenc.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Mebane first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Mobile pantry
Saturday Distribution: the Walk-Up Table
BaggingIt4Kids
20 miles from the center of Mebane1925 Yearby Ave, Durham, NC 27705
Hours
- Sat: times not listed, call first
Listed on baggingit4kids.wixsite.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Hannah's Community Kitchen
20 miles from the center of Mebane5524 N Roxboro Rd, Durham, NC 27712
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Individual pickup starts at 9:30 AM, until 200 are served. 2026 dates: January 6, 14, 28; February 3, 11, 25; March 3, 11, 25; April 7, 8, 22; May 5, 13, 27; June 2, 10, 24; July 7, 8, 22; August 4, 12, 26; September 1, 9, 23; October 6, 14, 28; November 3, 11, 25; December 1, 9. Fourth Wednesday in December closed.
Who can come: All people
What to bring: Write down your name, race, date, address, and number of people in your home.
Listed on meals2many.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Community Breakfast
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church
21 miles from the center of Mebane1902 West Main St, Durham, NC 27705
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Monday through Friday at 8:00 am. Coffee hour begins at 7:00 am.
Who can come: Anyone in the Durham community
Listed on stjosephsdurham.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
West End Free Thursday Market at Lyon Park
West End Community Foundation, Inc.
21 miles from the center of Mebane1309 Halley St, Durham, NC 27707
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Bi-weekly Thursdays. Market doors open at 2:00 p.m.; shopping begins at 3:00 p.m. and continues until 4:00 p.m. Adults aged 65 and older can shop at 2:30 p.m.
Listed on thewecf.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
West End Community Collaboration Mobile Market
West End Community Foundation, Inc.
21 miles from the center of Mebane504 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Hours
- Sat10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (3rd of the month). Plan to arrive by 9:00 a.m. to get a place in line
Who can come: Anyone in need
Listed on thewecf.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Saturday Distribution: the Walk-Up Table
BaggingIt4Kids
22 miles from the center of Mebane406 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701
Hours
- Sat: times not listed, call first
Listed on baggingit4kids.wixsite.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mebane
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina
3330 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
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
Alamance County Community Services Action, Inc.
142 South Lexington Avenue, Burlington, NC 27215
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Alamance County
Mebane is in Alamance County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Alamance County Department of Social Services
319 N. Graham-Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC 27217
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesApply for food, medical, child care, energy, and cash assistance, and ask for help with family services.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help with child support services and your child support case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.alamancecountync.gov
Public health · County office
Alamance County Health Department WIC Program
Help here
- WICApply for WIC food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alamancecountync.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Alamance County Services Agency
236 N. Mebane Street, Suite 103, Burlington, NC 27217
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about local programs that help eligible residents with basic needs and self-sufficiency.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alamanceservices.org
Local office · Regional office
NC 211
Help here
- Community service referralsCall or search online to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and utilities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Public health · County office
Alamance County Health Department
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services such as immunizations, family planning, child health, and communicable disease care.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alamancecountync.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Family Justice Center of Alamance County
1950 Martin Street, Burlington, NC 27217
Help here
- Safety and legal support for victimsGet help with safety planning, protective orders, legal questions, and connections to local support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fjc.alamancecountync.gov
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