Kinston

Local offices in Kinston

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Housing help · 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.
  Call 252-523-1195DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on khanc.org

• Utilities · City office

  Kinston Public Services Customer Service

  207 E King Street, Kinston, NC 28502

  Help here

  • Utility billing and payment helpAsk about city utility bills, service, and payment arrangements.
  • Utility bill financial assistance referralsFind local agencies that may help pay a residential utility bill.
  Call 252-939-3282DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kinstonnc.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Kinston Community Center

  2602 W Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28504

  Help here

  • Recreation and wellnessUse the pools, gym, walking track, fitness areas, and community programs.
  Call 252-939-1330DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kinstonnc.gov

• Local office · City office

  Kinston City Hall

  207 E King Street, Kinston, NC 28502

  Help here

  • City government servicesContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and elected officials.
  Call 252-939-3282DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kinstonnc.gov

• State office

  NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Kinston Office

  1003-B Hardee Road, Kinston, NC 28504

  Help here

  • Vocational rehabilitationGet help with employment services if a disability makes it harder to find or keep a job.
  Call 252-775-6460DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library

  510 N Queen Street, Kinston, NC 28501

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and use books, learning resources, and library programs.
  Call 252-527-7066DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on neuselibrary.org

City of Kinston website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Kinston

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Lenoir County

Kinston is in Lenoir County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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.
  Call 252-559-6400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lenoircountync.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.
  Call 252-526-4300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.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
  Call 252-526-4200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lenoircountync.gov

• 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.
  Call 1-877-685-2415Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trilliumhealthresources.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.
  Call 252-638-3185DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eccog.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.
  Call 919-664-1030DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on milvets.nc.gov

Everything 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.
• 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