Gates County
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Local offices in Gates County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Gates County Department of Social Services
122 Main Street, Gatesville, NC 27938
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and cash assistanceApply for food benefits, Medicaid, and cash assistance through the county office.Apply online
- Child and adult safety servicesContact the office to report concerns about a child or an adult who may need protection.
- Child care helpAsk the office about help paying for child care.
- Energy bill helpAsk about help with heating or cooling bills when you meet the program rules.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gatescountync.gov
Public health · Regional office
Albemarle Regional Health Services, Gates County Health Department
29 Medical Center Road, Gates, NC 27937
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit or call the health department for local public health services and clinic information.
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with young children, infants, and pregnant or breastfeeding people get healthy food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on arhs-nc.org
Older adults · Regional office
Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging
512 South Church Street, Hertford, NC 27944
Help here
- Aging services and referralsAsk about regional services and support for older adults and caregivers.
- Senior nutritionAsk about congregate meals and home-delivered meals for older adults.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on albemarlecommission.org
Veterans · County office
Gates County Veterans Service Office
25 Medical Center Road, Gates, NC 27937
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits for you or your family.
- Burial benefitsAsk about burial benefits, including markers, flags, and help with some funeral costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gatescountync.gov
Emergency help · County office
Gates County Emergency Management
308 US 158 West, Gatesville, NC 27938
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information about emergency preparedness and county emergency notifications.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gatescountync.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
NCWorks Career Center: Elizabeth City–Pasquotank
111 Jordan Plaza, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help finding work, planning a career, and connecting with job training.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nwdbworks.com
Library · Regional office
Albemarle Regional Library
14 Cypress Creek Drive, Gatesville, NC 27938
Help here
- Library cards and resourcesGet a library card and use books, computers, printing, and other library resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gatescountync.gov
Gates County, North Carolina website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Gates 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 the Albemarle
109 Tidewater Way, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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
Economic Improvement Council, Inc.
PO Box 549, Edenton, NC 27932-0549
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Gates 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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