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Rocky Mount Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Rocky Mount, North Carolina that provide legal aid, food and social services. Rocky Mount sits in Nash and Edgecombe counties. Statewide programs are described on the North Carolina page.

Legal Aid of North Carolina, Rocky Mount OfficeFree civil legal help1
Websitelegalaidnc.org
Phone252-281-2536
Address101 Tarboro St, Ste 100, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
HoursMonday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, by appointment

The Rocky Mount office serves Edgecombe, Greene, Lenoir, Nash, Wayne and Wilson counties. Call the statewide helpline at 1-866-219-5262 if you cannot reach the office directly.

My Sister’s HouseFree shelter, safety planning and support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking2
Websitemshnc.org
Phone252-462-0366
AddressPO Box 7665, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Its 24-hour crisis line is 252-459-3094, and the toll-free crisis line is 888-465-9507. All services are free. The shelter address is not published; call the crisis line for help.

Food

United Community MinistriesEmergency shelter, hot meals and food assistance3
Websiteunitedcommunityministries.org
Phone252-985-1650
Address341 McDonald St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
HoursMonday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; soup kitchen daily 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

The food pantry asks for a voucher from the county Department of Social Services, and serves Nash and Edgecombe County residents. Call ahead to confirm hours before you go.

The Salvation Army, Rocky Mount NC CorpsFood pantry, rent and utility help, and other emergency help4
Websitesalvationarmyusa.org
Phone252-446-4496
Address1000 Hunter Hill Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
HoursMonday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; closed for lunch 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

The food pantry is by appointment, with a referral from Nash County Social Services. Call first to ask what is available and what to bring.

Social services

Edgecombe County Department of Social Services, Rocky Mount OfficeSNAP, Medicaid, Work First, energy assistance and child care help5
Websiteedgecombecountync.gov
Phone252-985-4101
Address301 S Fairview Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
HoursMonday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Apply for SNAP, Medicaid and other benefits here, or online at ePASS.

Nash County Health Department, Rocky Mount Branch OfficeWIC nutrition help, breastfeeding help and healthy foods for pregnant women, new mothers and young children6
Websitenashcountync.gov
Phone252-446-0027
Address322 S Franklin St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
HoursMonday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Call the WIC clinic line at 252-446-6042 to make an appointment. Bring proof of income, proof of residency and a photo ID.

Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid of North Carolina, Rocky Mount Office Moves to New Location for the address, phone, hours and counties served, and Rocky Mount for the by-appointment note. Both pages were checked from search-indexed copies; the live pages returned a rate-limit error during this check. ↩

  2. My Sister’s House, Domestic Violence Support Services for the crisis line, office phone and free services. The mailing address and toll-free crisis line come from listings: North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Get Help. The own-site page was checked from a search-indexed copy; the live page returned a rate-limit error during this check. ↩

  3. United Community Ministries, Our Programs And Services for the daily soup kitchen and services, and Donate for the address and phone. Pantry hours and the DSS voucher requirement come from Nash County Public Schools, Local Food Resources, compiled October 2025. The own-site pages were checked from search-indexed copies; the live pages returned a rate-limit error during this check. The own site gives the pantry address with both 27801 and 27804; listings use 27804. ↩

  4. The Salvation Army, Contact Us, Rocky Mount NC Corps for the address, phone and hours. The pantry appointment and Nash DSS referral note come from Nash County Public Schools, Local Food Resources, compiled October 2025. The own-site page was checked from a search-indexed copy; the live page returned a rate-limit error during this check. ↩

  5. Edgecombe County, Rocky Mount Department of Social Services for the address and phone. Hours come from United Way Tar River Region, Community Resource Guide, updated June 2024. The county page was checked from a search-indexed copy; the live page returned a rate-limit error during this check. ↩

  6. Nash County, 2026 Nash County Health Department Services Brochure for the Rocky Mount branch address, phone and hours, revised November 2025, and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Local WIC Agency Directory for the Rocky Mount WIC clinic phone, published October 22, 2026. Both were checked from search-indexed copies; the live pages returned a rate-limit error during this check. ↩

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