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Explore MyHousingSearch and NC Housing Search for rental options by location, price, accessibility and other needs.
Explore Housing Search ↗Food Bank: Find Food & Resources
Search by ZIP code for food pantries and other assistance in the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina network. The site also shares information about pop-up markets, SNAP, and food programs for children and older adults. Check with the provider for current details.
Find food and resources ↗Source reviewed October 30, 2026 · External websiteFindhelp: search for support near you
Search by ZIP code for free or reduced-cost programs that may help with food, housing, health care, financial needs and more. Contact the organization to confirm availability, eligibility and hours.
Search Findhelp ↗NC MedAssist
NC MedAssist helps eligible North Carolina residents access free prescription medication through its Free Pharmacy Program. Applicants generally must be uninsured and meet household income requirements; some Medicare recipients may qualify on a case-by-case basis. Available medicines are mailed at no cost.
Its Mobile Free Pharmacy events also offer free over-the-counter items for adults age 18 and older, subject to availability. No identification or income eligibility is required for these events.
For help applying, call 866-331-1348.
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Legal Aid of North Carolina
Free help with civil legal issues for eligible low-income North Carolinians, including matters involving housing, safety, income and other basic needs.
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Kramden Institute
Kramden offers free refurbished desktop computers for eligible K–12 students and low-cost computers for eligible adults, along with computer skills classes. Requirements and availability vary by program.
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USPS Operation Santa
Families can write and mail a letter to Santa, and people who want to help can adopt letters and send gifts through the USPS Operation Santa program.
2026: Letters must be sent by December 5. Letter adoption begins November 16 and ends December 12.
Sending a letter does not guarantee it will be posted, adopted, or that a gift will be received. See USPS for instructions and current dates.
How to Write a Letter ↗ · Explore Operation Santa ↗Family nutrition · All North Carolina counties
WIC: a starting point for families.
Find out who may qualify, what WIC offers, and how to connect with a clinic in your county.
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Help with food, healthcare, and energy bills. Understand the programs, learn what to have ready, and take the next step.
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ePASS — Apply for DSS Benefits
Learn how to apply for food assistance, Medicaid, help with light and heating bills, and Work First cash assistance. Our guide explains LIEAP, CIP, and the steps to get started.
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A statewide starting point for finding help with food, housing, utilities, and other basic needs.
Visit Resource ↗External websiteTrulia
Search rental homes and apartments. Choose Rent, then enter your city or ZIP code.
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Explore apartments and rental homes by location and search preferences.
Visit Resource ↗External websitePregnancy Education · MedlinePlus
Explore pregnancy and prenatal care information from the National Library of Medicine.
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Explore child development information and developmental milestone resources.
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Explore health topics and prepare questions for your healthcare professional. Search for mental health and emotional wellbeing topics, too.
Visit Resource ↗External websiteNCWorks — Jobs & Career Support
Search job listings and explore career tools through the state’s NCWorks Online portal. NCWorks Career Centers also help with résumés, interviews, job searches and training connections.
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Open NCWorks ↗Vocational Rehabilitation — Disability & Employment
For people with disabilities who want to find, keep or advance in employment. Eligible participants can work with a counselor on training, career planning, job placement and assistive technology. There is no cost to apply or find out if you qualify.
Call EIPD for a referral: 1-800-215-7227.
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Learn about WIC foods, nutrition education and breastfeeding support, who may qualify, and how to contact a clinic in your county.
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