Granite Falls
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Local offices in Granite Falls
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Local office · City office
Town of Granite Falls Town Office
30 Park Square, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Help here
- Town services and administrationGet help with town services, records, questions, and local government matters.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on granitefallsnc.gov
Utilities · City office
Town of Granite Falls Utility Billing
30 Park Square, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsStart or close water, wastewater, or electric service and get help with your bill.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on granitefallsnc.gov
Library · County office
Granite Falls Branch Library
63 North Main Street, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch for library materials and public library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on caldwellcountync.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Granite Falls Parks and Recreation Department
56 Pinewood Road, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Help here
- Recreation and senior activitiesJoin recreation programs, use the fitness rooms and pool, or take part in senior card games.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on granitefallsnc.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Caldwell County
Granite Falls is in Caldwell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Caldwell County Department of Social Services
2345 Morganton Boulevard SW, Suite A, Lenoir, NC 28645
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits and get help with program questions.
- NC MedicaidGet help applying for Medicaid and managing your local case.Read more
- Child Support ServicesGet help with child support services and payments.
- Energy AssistanceAsk about help paying energy bills.
- Protective ServicesReport concerns about abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child or vulnerable adult.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on caldwellcountync.org
Public health · County office
Caldwell County Health Department
2345 Morganton Boulevard SW, Suite B, Lenoir, NC 28645
Help here
- Public health servicesCall the health department to ask about clinic and preventive health services.
- WICCall to make an appointment for WIC nutrition services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on caldwellcountync.org
Emergency help · County office
Caldwell County Office of Emergency Services
240 Pleasant Hill Road, Hudson, NC 28638
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recovery informationGet county information about preparing for emergencies and recovering from hazards.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on caldwellcountync.org
Veterans · County office
Caldwell County Veterans Services
905 West Avenue NW, Lenoir, NC 28645
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet information and help with claims for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on caldwellcountync.org
Library · County office
Caldwell County Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the county library system for public library services and resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on caldwellcountync.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Caldwell County Courthouse
216 Main Street NW, Lenoir, NC 28645
Help here
- Court information and helpGet courthouse contact information and find state court services and forms.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.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.
- 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 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