Lumberton

Local offices in Lumberton

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

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Housing Authority of the City of Lumberton

  307 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing assistanceAsk about the authority's housing programs and apply to join a waiting list.Apply online
  Call 910-671-8200DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lumbertonhousing.org

• Utilities · City office

  Public Services and Utility Billing

  500 N Cedar Street, Lumberton, NC 28358

  Help here

  • Utility bills and payment plansGet help with city utility bills, payments, and payment plans.Apply online
  Call 910-671-1579DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lumbertonnc.gov

• Local office · City office

  Lumberton City Hall

  500 N Cedar Street, Lumberton, NC 28358

  Help here

  • City government helpContact City Hall for help with city government services and questions.
  Call 910-671-3800DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lumbertonnc.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Pine Street Senior Center

  801 N Pine Street, Lumberton, NC 28358

  Help here

  • Senior center programsContact the center about programs and activities for older adults.
  Call 910-671-3881DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lumbertonnc.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  NCWorks Career Center - Robeson County

  289 Corporate Drive, Suite B, Lumberton, NC 28358

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with training.
  Call 910-887-6950DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lumberrivercog.org

• State office · State office

  Lumberton Driver License Office

  4650 Kahn Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358

  Help here

  • Driver licensesVisit the office for driver license services such as renewals.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov

• Library · County office

  Robeson County Public Library

  101 N Chestnut Street, Lumberton, NC 28358

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital resources, and research help.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 910-738-4859DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on robesoncountylibrary.org

City of Lumberton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lumberton

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

Offices for all of Robeson County

Lumberton is in Robeson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Robeson County Department of Social Services

  120 Glen Cowan Road, Lumberton, NC 28360

  Help here

  • Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits for eligible households.Apply online
  • Work First and energy assistanceAsk about cash and energy assistance for eligible households.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and cases.
  • Medicaid and adult servicesGet help with Medicaid and services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  • Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care.
  Call 910-671-3500DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on robesoncountync.gov

• Public health · County office

  Robeson County Health Department WIC Clinic

  460 Country Club Road, Lumberton, NC 28360

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get nutrition support and food benefits.Apply online
  Call 910-671-6109DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on robesoncountyhealthdepartment.com

• Housing authority · County office

  Robeson County Housing Authority

  100 Oxendine Circle, Lumberton, NC 28360

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for public housing or ask about housing assistance for eligible households.Apply online
  Call 910-738-4866DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on robesonha.org

• 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.
  Call 888-892-1162Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org

• Public health · County office

  Robeson County Health Department

  460 Country Club Road, Lumberton, NC 28360

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet help with health screenings, immunizations, maternal and child health, and disease prevention.
  Call 910-671-3200DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on robesoncountyhealthdepartment.com

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Robeson County Courthouse

  500 North Elm Street, Room 101, Lumberton, NC 28359

  Help here

  • Court information and formsFind court contacts, forms, and information about preparing for court.Apply online
  Call 910-272-5900DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.gov

Everything in Robeson 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