The American Legion

Community Services Non Profits

Rocky Mount, NC

The American Legion provides free VA benefits assistance through accredited service officers and operates more than 12,000 local posts.

  • Veterans applying for VA disability benefits
  • Veterans appealing VA benefits decisions
  • Military families seeking veteran advocacy

The REACH Center

Community Services Non Profits

Rocky Mount, NC

The REACH Center combines housing support, monthly food distribution, workforce coaching, and small-business mentorship in Rocky Mount.

  • Families experiencing housing instability or risk of homelessness
  • Individuals and families experiencing food insecurity
  • Unemployed or underemployed people seeking job-readiness support

Kitchen Goat

Community Services Non Profits

Nashville, NC

Kitchen Goat raises funds through barbecue events and other fundraisers to purchase grocery gift cards for cancer patients in Eastern North Carolina.

  • Supporting grocery costs for cancer patients in Eastern North Carolina
  • Participating in barbecue competitions
  • Donating supplies or funds to a community fundraiser

Loyal Order of Moose

Community Services Non Profits

Rocky Mount, NC

Loyal Order of Moose supports children, seniors and communities through Mooseheart, Moosehaven and local lodges across all 50 states.

  • Supporting children through Mooseheart programs
  • Supporting senior members through Moosehaven
  • Participating in local community service

Free Will Baptist Children's

Community Services Non Profits

Middlesex, NC

Free Will Baptist Children's Home has operated since 1920 and provides licensed residential care, foster care, adoptions, and independent-living coaching.

  • Children and youth needing residential care
  • Families seeking foster care or foster-to-adopt placements
  • Young adults aging out of foster care who need housing and independent-living coaching

Improved Order-Redmen Tawpaca

Community Services Non Profits

Rocky Mount, NC

Elks, founded in 1868, connects communities with local lodges and programs for children, veterans, and people with disabilities.

  • finding a local community lodge
  • veteran-oriented community meals and assistance
  • youth meals and homework support

Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce

Community Services Non Profits

Rocky Mount, NC

Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce offers a business directory, networking events, workshops, and minority-business economic empowerment resources.

  • Rocky Mount businesses seeking networking events and workshops
  • minority-owned businesses seeking economic empowerment resources
  • professionals aged 40 or younger seeking local connections and career opportunities

Abinchi International

Community Services Non Profits

Rocky Mount, NC

Abinchi International provides free farm-to-table nutrition programs for children in Edgecombe County and wellness workshops for educators.

  • Children needing farm-based food education in Edgecombe County
  • Educators seeking nutrition and wellness workshops
  • Communities needing nutrition education and sustainable food programs

Area L AHEC

Community Services Non Profits

Rocky Mount, NC

Area L AHEC provides RN refresher programming and continuing education across Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, and Wilson counties.

  • Healthcare professionals seeking continuing education credits
  • Registered nurses seeking an RN refresher program
  • Clinical preceptors seeking online training

BAC Scholarship Fund

Community Services Non Profits

Rocky Mount, NC

BAC Scholarship Fund provides Rocky Mount students with college scholarships, mentors, internships, and career-development training.

  • Students seeking college scholarship support
  • Students needing career planning, resume, or interview preparation
  • Students seeking professional mentors or internship opportunities

Concealed Handgun Carry

Community Services Non Profits

Elm City, NC

Concealed Handgun Carry provides North Carolina’s state-approved course in Elm City, taught by a retired lawman with over 40 years in law enforcement.

  • North Carolina residents needing the state-required concealed handgun permit course
  • Private groups of five or more seeking a scheduled class
  • Students near Elm City, Wilson, or Rocky Mount

Middlesex Childrens Home

Community Services Non Profits

Middlesex, NC

Free Will Baptist Children's Home has operated since 1920 and provides licensed residential care, foster care, adoptions, and independent-living coaching.

  • Children and youth needing residential care
  • Families seeking foster care or foster-to-adopt placements
  • Young adults aging out of foster care who need housing and independent-living coaching

Peacemakers of Rocky Mount

Community Services Non Profits

Rocky Mount, NC

Peacemakers of Rocky Mount offers free after-school support for 60 elementary students and monthly Book Parties with take-home books.

  • South Rocky Mount families seeking free after-school homework help and tutoring
  • Children needing access to free books and literacy activities
  • Young learners preparing for kindergarten

Community Services Non Profits in nearby counties

FAQ

Where can Nash County residents find food assistance?

The REACH Center operates a community pantry Monday through Wednesday from 11 AM to 4 PM and holds monthly food distributions at The Impact Center in Rocky Mount.

Is help with VA disability applications free?

The American Legion provides free assistance through accredited service officers for VA benefits applications and appeals.

Which local nonprofit helps with foster care or foster-to-adopt placements?

Free Will Baptist Children's provides family foster care and foster-to-adopt services, along with residential care for youth ages 5 and older.

Are these nonprofits emergency-response services?

The listed organizations provide ongoing benefits assistance, food, housing, youth, and community programs, but the available information does not document emergency response times.