Assistance programs in North Carolina
Explore public benefits and assistance resources by the kind of help you need. Agencies decide eligibility and availability.
Find programs for your situationFood assistance
Food and Nutrition Services (North Carolina SNAP)
North Carolina Food and Nutrition Services provides grocery benefits through EBT. County DSS handles eligibility and interviews.
North Carolina WIC
North Carolina WIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant or postpartum participants, infants and young children.
Housing assistance
Legal Aid of North Carolina
Legal Aid of North Carolina offers civil legal assistance and a JusticeHub application portal. Intake does not guarantee representation.
Utility assistance
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (North Carolina LIEAP)
North Carolina LIEAP provides one annual vendor payment toward eligible heating costs. County DSS handles applications.
Weatherization Assistance Program (North Carolina)
North Carolina weatherization improves home efficiency for eligible households. Apply to the designated local provider.
Health coverage
NC Medicaid
NC Medicaid provides health coverage for eligible residents. ePASS calls the program Medical Assistance.
Cash and income support
Unemployment Benefits (North Carolina)
North Carolina unemployment benefits provide temporary payments to eligible workers. MyNCUIBenefits handles claims and weekly certifications.
Work First Family Assistance (North Carolina TANF)
Work First is North Carolina’s TANF family-assistance program. It combines temporary support with employment services.
Additional support
Crisis Intervention Program (North Carolina CIP)
North Carolina CIP assists qualifying households facing a health-related or life-threatening heating or cooling emergency.
NC 211
NC211 provides free, confidential information about community health and human services. It is operated through United Way.
Program names come from our existing directory. Funding and rules can change; confirm details with the administering agency before applying.