La Fayette
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Local offices in La Fayette
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Chambers County Department of Human Resources
410 9th Ave. SW, LaFayette, AL 36862
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for food assistance and ask about your case.Apply online
- Family assistance and child supportAsk about family assistance, JOBS services, or child support.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Housing help · Regional office
LaFayette Housing Authority
301 First Avenue SW, LaFayette, AL
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and housing choice voucher assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on auburnhousingauth.org
Local office · City office
LaFayette City Hall and Clerk's Office
50 Alabama Avenue West, LaFayette, AL 36862
Help here
- City records and requestsAsk for city records or information about city services.
- Utility payments and requestsPay a city utility bill or ask for help with a utility request.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lafayetteal.com
Older adults · Regional office
LaFayette Community Center
312 4th Ave. Southeast, LaFayette, AL
Help here
- Senior center servicesAsk about senior activities, meals, and health and nutrition information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eastalabamaaging.org
State office
Chambers County Driver License Office
9 Jane Place, LaFayette, AL 36862
Help here
- Driver licensesApply for or renew an Alabama driver license in person.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
Library · County office
LaFayette Library
198 1st Street SE, LaFayette, AL 36862
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library programs and learning resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on chamberscountylibrary.org
City of LaFayette, Alabama website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve La Fayette
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Heart of Alabama Food Bank
521 Trade Center Street, Montgomery, AL 36108
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Services Alabama, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Offices for all of Chambers County
La Fayette is in Chambers County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
Chambers-Tallapoosa-Coosa Community Action Committee
Help here
- Community action assistanceContact the agency to ask about assistance and services for low-income residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamaimpacthub.org
Public health · State office
Chambers County Health Department
Help here
- Public health servicesGet clinical care, vaccines, family planning, home care, and environmental health services.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Alabama
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search 211 for referrals to local health, housing, food, and other support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211alabamawebsiteprod.azurewebsites.net
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of East Alabama
1130 Quintard Avenue, Suite 300, Anniston, AL 36202
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information and counseling about aging, disability, caregiver, food, and transportation services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eastalabamaaging.org
Emergency help · County office
Chambers County 911 and Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about emergency preparedness and county emergency management services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chamberscounty911.org
Library · County office
Chambers County Library
Help here
- Library servicesUse the county library system for books, learning resources, and programs for all ages.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chamberscountylibrary.org
Alabama programs by kind of help
These are run by Alabama and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Connects Alabama
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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