Rockwell

Local offices in Rockwell

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

• Utilities · Regional office

  Salisbury-Rowan Utilities

  Help here

  • Water and sewer serviceContact the utility for water or sewer service and questions about your bill.
  Website

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

• Library · County office

  Rowan Public Library East Branch

  110 Broad Street, Rockwell, NC 28138

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use public computers, and get help finding information.Read more
  Call 704-216-7838DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Rockwell Administration Office

  202 East Main Street, Rockwell, NC 28138

  Help here

  • Town services and administrationVisit the Town Clerk’s office for help with town business, records, and town board matters.
  Call 704-279-2180DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Rockwell Civic Center

  114 South Cherry Street, Rockwell, NC 28138

  Help here

  • Community center rentalContact Town Hall to ask about reserving the Civic Center for a community gathering.
  Call 704-279-2180DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Rockwell, NC website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Rockwell first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Free meals

  Angels & Sparrows Community Table

  Angels & Sparrows

  26 miles from the center of Rockwell

  15016 N Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue11 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu11 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri11 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Anyone who needs help

  Call 704-918-0122DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on angelsandsparrows.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Champion House of Care Project One

  28 miles from the center of Rockwell

  2230 West Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 11 AM. Food box; 1 PM to 3 PM. Produce pickup
  • Tue11:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed1 PM to 3 PM. Produce pickup
  • Thu1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Seniors only
  • Fri2 PM to 3 PM

  What to bring: Registration is required for each distribution.

  Call 980-415-8113DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on championhouseofcareprojectone.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Saint Paul Emergency Food Pantry

  St. Paul Baptist Church

  32 miles from the center of Rockwell

  1401 Allen St, Charlotte, NC 28205

  Hours

  • Wed8 AM to 12 PM (2nd of the month)

  Who can come: People in need who meet the pantry's financial criteria

  What to bring: Meet the pantry's financial criteria and provide identification or a utility bill.

  Call 704-334-5309DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stpaulbaptist.church, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Care Ring's Client Choice Food Pantry

  Care Ring

  32 miles from the center of Rockwell

  1514 N Graham Street, Charlotte, NC 28206

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Operates two to three times weekly

  Who can come: Care Ring patients and clients, and other community members facing food insecurity

  What to bring: Community members need a referral and appointment through Nourish Up. Care Ring patients and clients should ask their provider or coordinator for a referral.

  Call 704-375-0172DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on careringnc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Mobile pantry

  The Bulb at Care Ring

  The Bulb

  32 miles from the center of Rockwell

  1514 N Graham Street, Charlotte, NC 28206

  Hours

  • Thu11 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Charlotte neighbors

  What to bring: No referral or appointment needed.

  Call 704-375-0172DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on careringnc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Hearts and Hands Food Pantry

  Hearts and Hands Foundation Inc.

  32 miles from the center of Rockwell

  4040 Chesapeake Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216

  Hours

  • Tue2 PM to 5:30 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM. Spanish only
  • Thu12 PM to 3 PM

  Who can come: Anyone who needs emergency food assistance

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 980-292-0357DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on heartsandhandsfoodpantry.com, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Rockwell

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

Offices for all of Rowan County

Rockwell is in Rowan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Rowan County Department of Social Services

  1813 E Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28146

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportGet help applying for public benefits and finding support for your family.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.
  Call 704-216-8330DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Rowan County WIC Program

  1811 E Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28146

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get nutrition support and food benefits for women, infants, and children.Apply online
  Call 704-216-8797DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Rowan County Housing Authority

  310 Long Meadow Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147

  Help here

  • Housing choice vouchersAsk about housing voucher availability, requirements, and wait lists.
  Call 704-633-8380DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  City of Salisbury Housing Authority

  200 S Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28146

  Help here

  • Housing choice vouchersAsk about housing voucher availability, requirements, and wait lists.
  Call 704-636-1410DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Town of East Spencer Housing Authority

  East Spencer, NC 28039

  Help here

  • Housing choice vouchersAsk about housing voucher availability, requirements, and wait lists.
  Call 704-637-2284DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rowancountync.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

Everything in Rowan 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