Roanoke Rapids
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Local offices in Roanoke Rapids
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Roanoke Rapids Housing Authority
949 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceContact the Housing Authority about low-income housing and rental assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Older adults · City office
Jo Story Senior Center
701 Jackson Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
Help here
- Senior programs and mealsOlder adults can join activities, exercise classes, meals, and transportation services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on roanokerapidsnc.gov
Local office · City office
J. Reuben Daniel City Hall
1040 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall to reach city departments and get help with city services.
- Utility billingContact the Finance Department about utility bills and city payments.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on roanokerapidsnc.gov
State office
Roanoke Rapids Driver License Office
Help here
- Driver license servicesVisit for driver license and identification card services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Library · City office
Roanoke Rapids Public Library
319 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
Help here
- Library materials and digital resourcesGet a library card to borrow materials and use the library’s digital collection.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on roanokerapidslibrary.org
City of Roanoke Rapids, NC website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Roanoke Rapids
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
Choanoke Area Development Association of NC, Inc.
120 Sessoms, P.O. Box 530, Rich Square, NC 27869
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Halifax County
Roanoke Rapids is in Halifax County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Halifax County Department of Social Services
4421 U.S. 301, Halifax, NC 27839
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food assistance and get help with other financial and family support programs.
- Child Support ServicesGet help with child support services for your family.
- MedicaidGet help applying for Medicaid and related health coverage services.
- Energy and Water AssistanceAsk about help with energy and water costs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on halifaxnc.com
Public health · County office
Halifax County Health Department WIC Clinic
19 N Dobbs Street, Halifax, NC 27839
Help here
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy foods and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Roanoke-Chowan Regional Housing Authority
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersThe authority provides public housing and housing choice voucher programs in communities it serves in Halifax County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rcrha.org
Local office · Nonprofit
NC 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs such as housing, food, utilities, and health care.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Public health · County office
Halifax County Health Department
19 N Dobbs Street, Halifax, NC 27839
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local health services and help with health concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on halifaxnc.com
Older adults · County office
Halifax County Council on Aging
4421 US Hwy 301, Halifax, NC 27823
Help here
- Older adult servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, health services, and help to stay at home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on halifaxnc.com
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