Tarboro
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Local offices in Tarboro
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Edgecombe County Department of Social Services
122 E St James Street, Tarboro, NC 27886
Help here
- Social services and benefitsContact the county office to ask about social services and benefit programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Housing authority · City office
Tarboro Redevelopment Commission
947 Simmons Street, Tarboro, NC 27886
Help here
- Public housingAsk the commission about affordable public housing and how to apply.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tarborohousing.com
Utilities · City office
Town of Tarboro Utility Billing
500 North Main St, Tarboro, NC 27886
Help here
- Utility billsPay your town utility bill or contact the billing office with a question about your account.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tarboronc.municipalonlinepayments.com
Local office · City office
Town of Tarboro
500 N Main Street, Tarboro, NC 27886
Help here
- Town government servicesContact the town office for help with town government services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tarboro-nc.com
Older adults · City office
E.L. Roberson Center
305 W Baker Street, Tarboro, NC 27886
Help here
- Senior center programsOlder adults can visit for educational, cultural, recreation, and community activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tarboro.recdesk.com
State office · State office
NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Tarboro Office
201 St Andrews Street, Tarboro, NC 27886
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationPeople with disabilities can contact the office for help with vocational rehabilitation services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
State office · State office
NCDMV Driver License Office
100 E Hope Lodge St, Tarboro, NC 27886
Help here
- Driver licenses and state IDsVisit for a driver license, state ID, REAL ID, renewal, or duplicate.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Library · County office
Edgecombe County Memorial Library
909 Main St, Tarboro, NC 27886
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on edgecombelibrary.libguides.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Tarboro
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
Nonprofit
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
1001 Blair Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
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
Nash Edgecombe Wilson Community Action
200 N Church St, Rocky Mount, NC 27802-2346
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Edgecombe County
Tarboro is in Edgecombe County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Edgecombe County WIC Clinic, Tarboro
122 East Saint James Street, Tarboro, NC 27886
Help here
- WICApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Public health · County office
Edgecombe County Health Department
155 Atlantic Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Help here
- Public health servicesGet county health services and information about local health programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on edgecombecountync.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Mid-East Commission Area Agency on Aging
1502 N. Market Street, Suite A, Washington, NC 27889
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information about aging services, caregiver support, and long-term care help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mideastcom.org
Veterans · County office
Edgecombe County Veterans Service Office
201 Saint Andrew Street, Tarboro, NC 27886
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help filing claims for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on milvets.nc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Edgecombe County Emergency Services
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet county emergency updates and information about preparing for disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on edgecombecountync.gov
Library · Regional office
Edgecombe County Memorial Library
909 Main Street, Tarboro, NC 27886
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections and get help finding information and learning resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on edgecombelibrary.libguides.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.
- 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 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