Oakboro

Local offices in Oakboro

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Oakboro Utilities Department

  109 North Main Street, #A, Oakboro, NC 28129

  Help here

  • Water and sewer service and billsContact the town about water or sewer service, utility bills, and payments.Apply online
  Call 704-485-3351DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oakboro.gov

• Local office · City office

  Oakboro Town Hall

  109 North Main Street, #A, Oakboro, NC 28129

  Help here

  • Town services and resident helpContact the town about local services, town records, and questions for town staff.
  Call 704-485-3351DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oakboro.gov

• Library · County office

  Oakboro Branch Library

  214 S Main Street, Oakboro, NC 28129

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to use library materials, public internet, and library services.
  Call 704-485-4310DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on stanlycountync.gov

Town of Oakboro website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Oakboro

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Stanly County

Oakboro is in Stanly County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Stanly County Department of Social Services

  1000 North First Street, Suite 2, Albemarle, NC 28001

  Help here

  • Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits and get help with food assistance.Read more
  • MedicaidApply for Medicaid and get help with health coverage.Read more
  • Child care assistanceApply for help paying for child care while you work or train.Read more
  • Child supportGet help setting up, collecting, or enforcing child support.Read more
  Call 704-982-6100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stanlycountync.gov

• Public health · County office

  Stanly County WIC Clinic

  1000 N First Street, Suite 3, Albemarle, NC 28001

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
  Call 704-986-3003DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.stanlycountync.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Albemarle Public Housing Department

  144 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC 28001

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about public housing and housing assistance in Albemarle.
  Call 704-984-9580DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on albemarlenc.gov

• 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
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org

• Public health · County office

  Stanly County Health Department

  1000 N First Street, Suite 3, Albemarle, NC 28001

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsGet health care, immunizations, family planning, and other clinic services.
  Call 704-982-9171DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.stanlycountync.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Stanly County Courthouse

  201 S 2nd Street, Albemarle, NC 28001

  Help here

  • Court information and self-help resourcesFind courthouse contacts, court information, and online help for preparing some court forms.
  Call 704-986-7012DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.gov

Everything in Stanly 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