Concord
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Local offices in Concord
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
City of Concord Community Housing Department
283 Harold Goodman Circle SW, Concord, NC 28025
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersAsk about public housing, housing choice vouchers, and other affordable housing programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on concordnc.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Concord Customer Care
35 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord, NC 28025
Help here
- City services and utility questionsCall Customer Care about utility bills, service problems, outages, or other city service requests.
- Neighbor Helping Neighbor utility bill assistanceAsk about help with a Concord utility bill through the Neighbor Helping Neighbor program.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on concordnc.gov
Older adults · County office
Concord Active Living Center
331 Corban Avenue SE, Concord, NC 28025
Help here
- Programs and support for older adultsOlder adults can visit for activities, classes, wellness programs, and help connecting with services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cabarruscounty.us
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center - Cabarrus County
845 Church Street North, Suite 201, Concord, NC 28025
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help looking for work, improving job skills, and finding career training.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on commerce.nc.gov
Library · County office
Cabarrus County Library - Concord Branch
27 Union Street N, Concord, NC 28025
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to use library materials, programs, and other public library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cabarruscounty.us
Parks and recreation · City office
City of Concord Parks and Recreation
Help here
- Parks, recreation, and activitiesFind city parks, recreation facilities, classes, sports, camps, and activities.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on concordnc.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Concord
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
500 B Spratt St., Charlotte, NC 28206
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
Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency, Inc
1300 W. Bank Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cabarrus County
Concord is in Cabarrus County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Cabarrus County Social Services
1303 S Cannon Boulevard, Kannapolis, NC 28083
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and financial assistanceApply for food assistance, Medicaid, special assistance, and other family support programs.Apply online
- Child and adult protectionContact the county to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child or adult.
- Child supportGet help applying for child support services and managing a case.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cabarruscounty.us
Public health · County office
Cabarrus Health Alliance WIC
300 Mooresville Road, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides nutrition help for eligible women, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cabarrushealth.org
Housing authority · City office
City of Concord Community Housing
283 Harold Goodman Circle SW, Concord, NC 28025
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing, rental assistance, and housing support programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on concordnc.gov
Local office · Regional office
NC 211
Help here
- Community service referralsCall or search online to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and utilities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Public health · County office
Cabarrus Health Alliance
300 Mooresville Road, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health and clinic services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cabarrushealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Centralina Area Agency on Aging
10735 David Taylor Drive, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28262
Help here
- Regional aging resourcesGet connected to programs and resources for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Anson County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on centralinaaging.org
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