Princeton
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Local offices in Princeton
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Local office · City office
Princeton Town Hall
503 Doctor Donnie H. Jones, Jr. Blvd. W, Princeton, NC 27569
Help here
- Town services and informationVisit or call Town Hall for help with town services, forms, and questions.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on myprincetonnc.com
Utilities · City office
Princeton Public Works and Utility Billing
503 Doctor Donnie H. Jones, Jr. Blvd. W, Princeton, NC 27569
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsApply for town water service, pay water and sewer bills, or report a water or sewer problem.Apply onlineRead more
- Trash and recyclingFind the town's trash and recycling schedules or report a missed pickup.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on myprincetonnc.com
Library · Regional office
Princeton Public Library
106 N. Center St., Princeton, NC 27569
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use free Wi-Fi, and join library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on princetonlibrarync.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Princeton Community Center
107 N. Pearl St., Princeton, NC 27569
Help here
- Community center useContact Town Hall to ask about renting the community center for a meeting or gathering.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on myprincetonnc.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Princeton Senior Dining Center
412 W. Third Street, Princeton, NC 27569
Help here
- Senior mealsAdults age 60 and older can ask about congregate meals and meal delivery for eligible homebound seniors.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cssjohnston.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Johnston County
Princeton is in Johnston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Johnston County Department of Social Services
714 North Street, Smithfield, NC 27577
Help here
- Food, health, and cash benefitsApply for food assistance, Medicaid, and cash assistance, or get help with a benefits case.
- Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care if your family meets the program rules.
- Child and adult protectionReport abuse or neglect and ask for help protecting a child or vulnerable adult.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on johnstonnc.gov
Public health · County office
Johnston County Public Health Department
517 N. Brightleaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC 27577
Help here
- Public health clinics and servicesGet public health information and ask about clinic services, including family planning and child health.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on johnstonnc.gov
Public health · County office
Johnston County WIC Clinic
517 N. Brightleaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC 27577
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportAsk about food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on johnstonnc.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Johnston County Public Health Behavioral Health Division
521 N. Brightleaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC 27577
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesCall or visit to ask about mental health and substance use services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on johnstonnc.com
Housing authority · County office
Johnston County Housing Assistance Payments Program
107 Johnston Street, Smithfield, NC 27577
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about rental assistance vouchers and the program's application process.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on johnstonnc.gov
Veterans · County office
Johnston County Veterans Services
309 E. Market St., Smithfield, NC 27577
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and services for veterans, dependents, and survivors.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on johnstonnc.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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988