Person County
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Local offices in Person County
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Human services · County office
Person County Department of Social Services
355-B S. Madison Blvd., Roxboro, NC 27573
Help here
- Food and nutrition assistanceApply for food and nutrition assistance through the county social services office.
- Medicaid and other benefitsGet help applying for Medicaid and other public benefits.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and enforcement.
- Child and adult servicesContact the office for help with child welfare or adult services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on personcountync.gov
Public health · County office
Person County WIC Clinic
355 South Madison Blvd., Suite A, Roxboro, NC 27573
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC provides food benefits and nutrition education to eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on personcountync.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc.
180 South Beckford Drive, Henderson, NC 27536
Help here
- Housing and weatherization assistanceAsk about housing assistance, home weatherization, and other community programs serving Franklin County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fvwopp.com
Housing help · Regional office
Roxboro Housing Authority
500 Mount Bethel Church St., Roxboro, NC 27573
Help here
- Public housing applicationsApply for public housing and ask about eligibility or the waiting list.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on roxboroha.com
Public health · County office
Person County Health Department
355-A South Madison Blvd., Roxboro, NC 27573
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information and help with health programs at the county health department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on personcountync.gov
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Roxboro Behavioral Health Office, RHA Health Services
145 Weeks Drive, Roxboro, NC 27573
Help here
- Behavioral health careContact this office about outpatient mental health and substance use treatment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rhahealthservices.org
Older adults · Regional office
Kerr-Tar Area Agency on Aging
1724 Graham Avenue, Henderson, NC 27536
Help here
- Regional aging services and referralsOlder adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities can get information about local support, transportation, nutrition, and in-home services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kerrtarcog.org
Veterans · County office
Person County Veterans Services
304 S. Morgan Street, Room 110, Roxboro, NC 27573
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for benefits earned through military service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on personcountync.gov
Emergency help · County office
Person County Office of Emergency Management
216 W. Barden Street, Roxboro, NC 27573
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information to prepare for emergencies and receive county emergency alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on personcountync.gov
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center, Person County
145 Weeks Drive, Roxboro, NC 27573
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help finding work and accessing employment services at the local job center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on commerce.nc.gov
State office
NCDMV Driver License Office, Roxboro
3434 Burlington Road, Roxboro, NC 27573
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationVisit the driver license office for driver license and state identification services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Library · County office
Person County Public Library
319 S. Main Street, Roxboro, NC 27573
Help here
- Library servicesUse library resources and programs for learning, reading, and community activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on personcountync.gov
Person County, North Carolina website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Person County, closest to the center of Roxboro first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Hannah's Community Kitchen
21 miles from the center of Roxboro5524 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
Food pantry
Greater Waltown UHC Food and Clothing Pantry
Greater Waltown UHC
25 miles from the center of Roxboro706 Belvin Avenue, Durham, NC 27704
Hours
- Wed12:30 PM to 2 PM
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on greaterwaltownuhc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Emanuel Food Pantry
26 miles from the center of Roxboro2504 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
Hours
- Wed2 PM to 4 PM. Register for a reserved time slot
Who can come: Anyone who needs assistance
What to bring: Register online Wednesday morning for a reserved time slot. No ID or documentation is required. Provide your name and household size.
Listed on emanuelfoodpantry.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Community Breakfast
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church
27 miles from the center of Roxboro1902 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
Mobile pantry
Saturday Distribution: the Walk-Up Table
BaggingIt4Kids
27 miles from the center of Roxboro1925 Yearby Ave, Durham, NC 27705
Hours
- Sat: times not listed, call first
Listed on baggingit4kids.wixsite.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Saturday Distribution: the Walk-Up Table
BaggingIt4Kids
28 miles from the center of Roxboro406 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 Person 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
Alamance County Community Services Action, Inc.
142 South Lexington Avenue, Burlington, NC 27215
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Person 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 or 1-888-892-1162 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988