Garland
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Local offices in Garland
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Town of Garland Utility Billing
190 South Church Avenue, Garland, NC 28441
Help here
- Water, sewer, and refuse billsPay utility bills or ask the town about starting service or disputing a water bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofgarlandnc.com
Local office · City office
Town of Garland Town Hall
190 South Church Avenue, Garland, NC 28441
Help here
- Town services and resident helpContact the town office for help with town services and local government questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofgarlandnc.com
Older adults · County office
Garland Senior Center
91 North Church Avenue, Garland, NC 28441
Help here
- Senior activities and supportAdults age 60 and older can come for meals, activities, wellness programs, and transportation.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sampsoncountync.gov
Library · County office
Miriam Lamb Memorial Public Library
144 South Church Avenue, Garland, NC 28441
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials at the Garland branch of the Sampson County Public Library.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sampsoncountync.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Garland
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
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina
406 Deep Creek Road, PO Box 2009, Fayetteville, NC 28302
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
Action Pathways, Inc.
316 Green St, Fayetteville, NC 28301-5028
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Sampson County
Garland is in Sampson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Sampson County Department of Social Services
360 County Complex Rd, Building E, Suite 100, Clinton, NC 28328
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits in person or get help with an application.
- MedicaidApply for Medicaid or get help with an application.
- Child supportGet help with child support services for a child in your care.
- Energy assistance and Work FirstAsk about energy assistance or Work First support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sampsoncountync.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Eastern Carolina Regional Housing Authority, Clinton Office
313 Barden Street, Clinton, NC 28329
Help here
- Public housingContact the Clinton office to ask about public housing and how to apply.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ecrha.org
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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Public health · County office
Sampson County Health Department
360 County Complex Rd, Building E, Suite 200, Clinton, NC 28328
Help here
- Public health careGet health services and information for people of all ages.
- WICEligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children can get food benefits, nutrition education, and referrals.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sampsoncountync.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Mid-Carolina Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportFind information and support for older adults, caregivers, and people who need help to live independently.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mccog.org
Veterans · County office
Sampson County Veterans Service Office
405 County Complex Rd, Building B, Clinton, NC 28328
Help here
- Veterans benefitsGet help understanding benefits and preparing claims for veterans and their dependents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sampsoncountync.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 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