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Local offices in Goldsboro
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Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro
700 N. Jefferson Avenue, Goldsboro, NC 27530
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hacg.org
Utilities · City office
City of Goldsboro Utility Customer Service
200 N. Center Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530
Help here
- City water and sewer accountsContact the city about starting or managing water and sewer service, bills, and payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on goldsboronc.gov
Local office · City office
City of Goldsboro 311
Help here
- Report a local issueSend the city a service request about a local problem such as a pothole or graffiti.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on goldsboronc.citysourced.com
State office
N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles Driver License Office, Goldsboro
701 W. Grantham Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530
Help here
- Driver license and identification servicesVisit the state office for driver license, learner permit, road test, and identification card services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Goldsboro Parks and Recreation
1601 Peachtree Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530
Help here
- Recreation programsFind city recreation programs and activities for children and adults.Apply onlineRead more
- Programs for adults age 50 and olderFind recreation classes, events, trips, and other programs for adults age 50 and older.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on goldsboroparksandrec.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Goldsboro
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 Central & Eastern North Carolina
1924 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27604
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
Wayne Action Group for Economic Solvency, Inc.
601 E. Royall Ave., Goldsboro, NC 27534
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wayne County
Goldsboro is in Wayne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Wayne County Department of Social Services
301 N. Herman Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530
Help here
- Food, cash, and health benefitsApply for food assistance, Medicaid, Work First, and other public benefits.
- Child supportGet help establishing child support and arranging payments.
- Child and adult servicesAsk for help with child protection, foster care, or adult services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynegov.com
Public health · County office
Wayne County Health Department WIC Clinic
809 Simmons Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy foods, nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Child support · County office
Wayne County Child Support Services
1560 Clingman Street, Goldsboro, NC 27534
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing child support and arranging payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynegov.com
Public health · County office
Wayne County Health Department
1560 Clingman Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530
Help here
- Health department servicesGet help with immunizations, family health, disease prevention, and environmental health.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynegov.com
Older adults · County office
Wayne County Services on Aging
2001 E. Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530
Help here
- Senior and caregiver supportGet information about meals, in-home help, transportation, and support for caregivers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynegov.com
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eccog.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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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