Find Local Food Pantries
Locate food pantries and community food assistance programs in the Raleigh, NC area.
Visit FoodPantries.org (opens in a new tab)Helpful Links
Resources for Seniors
We've gathered trusted resources to help you and your family navigate benefits, assistance programs, and community services.
These links go to outside organizations. Medicare Mentors does not run these sites and is not responsible for their content.
Social Security Office Locator
Find your nearest Social Security office to apply for benefits, replace your card, or get in-person assistance.
Visit SSA.gov (opens in a new tab)Apply for Extra Help with Prescription Drug Costs
The Extra Help program helps people with limited income and resources lower Medicare Part D prescription drug costs including premiums, deductibles, and copays.
Visit SSA.gov (opens in a new tab)Medicare IRMAA Brackets & Premium Estimator
Estimate your Medicare Part B and Part D premiums based on your income, and see if Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts (IRMAA) apply to you.
Visit Medicare.gov (opens in a new tab)Apply for NC Medicaid
North Carolina residents can apply for Medicaid at any time of year. Find eligibility guidelines and submit your application online.
Visit NC DHHS (opens in a new tab)Medicare.gov Official Site
The official U.S. government site for Medicare. Compare plans, estimate costs, and learn about coverage options.
Visit Medicare.gov (opens in a new tab)Benefits Check-Up for Seniors
The National Council on Aging's tool to find benefits programs for seniors including help with medications, food, housing, and more.
Visit NCOA (opens in a new tab)NC Division of Aging & Adult Services
Find aging services in North Carolina including in-home aide, adult day care, nutrition programs, and caregiver support.
Visit NC DHHS (opens in a new tab)Eldercare Locator
Connect with local services for older adults and their caregivers, including transportation, meals, home care, and more through the U.S. Administration on Aging.
Visit ACL.gov (opens in a new tab)FindHelp.org
Search for free or reduced-cost programs near you, including help with food, housing, utilities, healthcare, and other essential needs.
Visit FindHelp.org (opens in a new tab)DukeWELL
Duke Health’s program that helps you manage your health and healthcare needs — care management, preventive wellness, pharmacy support, and more, by phone or in person.
Visit DukeWELL (opens in a new tab)Holly Senior Advisors
No-cost senior-living guidance that helps older adults and their loved ones find and transition into senior-living communities that fit their health, lifestyle, and budget.
Visit Holly Senior Advisors (opens in a new tab)Aging in Place North Carolina
Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists (CAPS) in the Raleigh-Durham area who assess, design, and modify homes so seniors can live safely and independently — bathroom and entry modifications, mobility-friendly design, and more.
Visit Aging in Place NC (opens in a new tab)Want to talk it through?
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Educational information only, not a recommendation of any specific plan. Plans, benefits, and availability vary by area and by year.