Iredell County
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Local offices in Iredell County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Iredell County Department of Social Services
549 Eastside Drive, Statesville, NC 28625
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits and get help with an application.Apply online
- MedicaidApply for health coverage and get help with Medicaid services.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iredellcountync.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
I-CARE, Inc.
1415 Shelton Avenue, Statesville, NC 28677
Help here
- Community Action ServicesContact the community action agency serving Alexander County to ask about help for low-income households.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on icare-inc.org
Public health · County office
Iredell County WIC, Statesville
318 Turnersburg Highway, Statesville, NC 28625
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iredellcountync.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Statesville Housing Authority
110 W Allison Street, Statesville, NC 28677
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or housing assistance through available programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on statesvillehousing.org
Public health · County office
Iredell County Public Health Department
318 Turnersburg Highway, Statesville, NC 28625
Help here
- Clinical health servicesGet information about county health clinics, immunizations, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iredellcountync.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Iredell Council on Aging
344 East Front Street, Statesville, NC 28677
Help here
- Older adult servicesFind transportation, meals, in-home help, caregiver support, and health insurance counseling for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iredellcoa.org
Veterans · County office
Iredell County Veteran Services
200 S Center Street, Statesville, NC 28687
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet advice and help filing or tracking veterans benefits claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iredellcountync.gov
Emergency help · County office
Iredell County Emergency Management
404 Bristol Drive, Statesville, NC 28677
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet preparedness information and sign up for the county special needs registry.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iredellcountync.gov
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center-Statesville
307 N Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help finding a job, preparing for interviews, and connecting with training programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ncworks.gov
Library · County office
Iredell County Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use library collections, programs, and public resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iredellcountync.gov
Iredell County, North Carolina website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Iredell County
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
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina
3330 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
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
Iredell Community Action Research and Evaluation, Inc.
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Iredell 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