Lenoir County
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Local offices in Lenoir County
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Human services · County office
Lenoir County Department of Social Services
130 W King Street, Kinston, NC 28501
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for help buying food through the Food and Nutrition Services program.
- MedicaidGet help applying for Medicaid and related health coverage.
- Energy assistanceAsk about help paying heating and cooling bills.
- Child care assistanceAsk about financial help for child care from an enrolled provider.
- Child supportGet help establishing paternity or starting and collecting a child support order.
- Adult and aging servicesAsk about services and protections for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lenoircountync.gov
Public health · County office
Lenoir County Health Department
201 N McLewean Street, Kinston, NC 28501
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about health services, immunizations, family planning, and communicable diseases.
- WICApply for nutrition support and breastfeeding help through the WIC clinic.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lenoircountync.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lenoir County Emergency Services Department
200 Rhodes Avenue, Kinston, NC 28502
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet emergency preparedness information and sign up for county emergency alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lenoircountync.gov
Library · Regional office
Neuse Regional Library System
510 N Queen Street, Kinston, NC 28501
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use the system's books, learning resources, and programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on neuselibrary.org
Housing authority · City office
Kinston Housing Authority
608 N Queen Street, Kinston, NC 28501
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable public housing if you meet the program rules.
- Housing Choice VoucherAsk about rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on khanc.org
Older adults · Regional office
Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging
233 Middle Street, Suite 300, New Bern, NC 28563
Help here
- Aging and caregiver informationGet information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eccog.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Greene Lamp, Inc.
309 Summit Avenue, Kinston, NC 28501
Help here
- Community action servicesContact Greene Lamp to ask about community action programs serving Greene County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greenelamp.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Trillium Health Resources
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesCall for help finding mental health, substance use, and related Medicaid services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on trilliumhealthresources.org
Veterans · State office
Kinston State Veterans Service Center
100 N Queen Street, Suite 209, Kinston, NC 28501
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on milvets.nc.gov
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center - Lenoir County
231 Highway 58 South, Kinston, NC 28501
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and workforce training programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lenoircc.edu
State office · State office
NCDMV Driver License Office - Kinston
2214 W Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28504
Help here
- Driver licenses and state IDsApply for or renew a driver license or state identification card in person.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Public health · County office
Lenoir County WIC Clinic
201 N McLewean Street, Kinston, NC 28502
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for WIC nutrition support and breastfeeding services at the county clinic.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Lenoir County, North Carolina website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Lenoir 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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988