Southern Pines
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Local offices in Southern Pines
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Southern Pines Housing Authority
801 S Mechanic St, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority for information about its housing services and applications.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on southernpinesha.org
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing & Collections
180 SW Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with water and sewer bills, payments, and utility service accounts.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on southernpines.net
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
Local office · City office
Town Hall
300 SW Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Help here
- Town administration and resident servicesVisit Town Hall to reach town administration and ask for help with town services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on southernpines.net
Older adults · City office
E.S. Douglass Community Center Senior Center
1185 W Pennsylvania Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Help here
- Senior activitiesAdults age 55 and older can take part in senior activities at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on southernpines.net
Library · City office
Southern Pines Public Library
170 W Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library computers, and attend programs for all ages.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on southernpines.net
Town of Southern Pines website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Southern Pines
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
Sandhills Community Action Program, Inc.
340 Commerce Avenue, Suite 20, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Moore County
Southern Pines is in Moore County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Moore County Department of Social Services
1036 Carriage Oaks Drive, Carthage, NC 28327
Help here
- Benefits and family assistanceApply for food, medical, energy, and family assistance programs.Apply online
- Adult and child protective servicesContact the department to report suspected abuse or neglect or ask for help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on moorecountync.gov
Child support · County office
Moore County Child Support
202 S Ray Street, Carthage, NC 28327
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage and child support orders or enforcing an order.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on moorecountync.gov
Public health · County office
Moore County Health Department
705 Pinehurst Avenue, Carthage, NC 28327
Help here
- Public health servicesGet county health services and information from the Health Department.
- WICCall the Health Department's WIC line to ask about nutrition help for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on moorecountync.gov
Older adults · County office
Moore County Department of Aging
8040 US Highway 15-501, Carthage, NC 28327
Help here
- Aging servicesGet information and referrals for services that help older adults and their families.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on moorecountync.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Pines Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Regional aging servicesThe agency coordinates regional programs and information for older adults and caregivers in Moore County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on centralpinesnc.gov
Veterans · County office
Moore County Veterans Services
707 Pinehurst Avenue, Agriculture Building, Carthage, NC 28327
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help filing veterans disability and pension claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on moorecountync.gov
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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988