Union County
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Local offices in Union County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Union County Department of Social Services
2330 Concord Avenue, Monroe, NC 28110
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for food, health, child care, and cash assistance, and get help with family or adult safety concerns.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help with child support applications, parentage, and changes to a support order.Read more
- Student behavioral health supportFamilies can ask about school based support for a student's social, emotional, or mental health needs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unioncountync.gov
Public health · County office
Union County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
2330 Concord Avenue, Monroe, NC 28110
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support for pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unioncountync.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Monroe Housing Authority
504 Hough Street, Monroe, NC 28112
Help here
- Affordable housing assistanceAsk about affordable housing programs and Housing Choice Vouchers serving Monroe and Union County.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on monroehousing-nc.com
Public health · County office
Union County Public Health
2330 Concord Avenue, Monroe, NC 28110
Help here
- Public health and clinical servicesGet information about county health services, clinics, and appointments.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unioncountync.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Centralina Area Agency on Aging
10735 David Taylor Drive, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28262
Help here
- Regional aging resourcesGet connected to programs and resources for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Anson County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on centralinaaging.org
Veterans · County office
Union County Veterans Services
407 N. Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help understanding and applying for benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unioncountync.gov
Emergency help · County office
Union County Emergency Management
2258 Concord Avenue, Monroe, NC 28110
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and responseGet county information about preparing for and responding to emergencies and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unioncountync.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
NCWorks Career Center - Union County
1125 Skyway Drive, Monroe, NC 28110
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help looking for work and connecting with employment and training services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncworks.gov
State office
North Carolina DMV Driver License Office - Monroe
3122 US 74 West, Monroe, NC 28110
Help here
- Driver license and identification servicesVisit the state office for driver license and state identification services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Library · County office
Union County Public Library
316 E. Windsor Street, Monroe, NC 28112
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, programs, computers, and learning resources at county libraries.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uclnc.org
Union County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Union 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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
500 B Spratt St., Charlotte, NC 28206
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
Union County Community Action, Inc.
1401 W Roosevelt Blvd., Suite J, PO Box 1029, Monroe, NC 28111-1029
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Union 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