Lincoln
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Local offices in Lincoln
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Water & Sewer Utilities
150 Magnolia Street, Lincoln, AL 35096
Help here
- Water and sewer accountsVisit or call City Hall to start or change water, sewer, or sanitation service.
- Utility bill paymentPay a city utility bill online or contact the utility office for help with an account.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lincolnalabama.com
Local office · City office
Lincoln City Hall
150 Magnolia Street, Lincoln, AL 35096
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help finding the right city department or service.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lincolnalabama.com
Older adults · City office
Lincoln Senior Center
Help here
- Senior centerThe Senior Center next to the City Center has a dining area and a meeting area.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lincolnalabama.com
Library · City office
Lincoln Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesVisit or call the library for public library services and community programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lincolnalabama.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Lincoln City Center
Help here
- Indoor activities and community useThe City Center hosts indoor activities and has a public meeting area.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lincolnalabama.com
City of Lincoln, Alabama website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lincoln
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
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
4336 Turin Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020
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 Talladega County
Lincoln is in Talladega County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Talladega County Department of Human Resources
1010 Ashland Hwy, Talladega, AL 35160
Help here
- Food and family assistanceVisit or call the office to ask about food assistance, family services, or TANF.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
State office · State office
Talladega County Health Department WIC
1004 South Street E, Talladega, AL 35160
Help here
- WIC nutrition helpEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Calhoun, and Cleburne Counties
136 North Court Street, Talladega, AL 35160
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about assistance and programs for people with low incomes.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on communityactiontcrcc.com
Housing authority · Regional office
Talladega Housing Authority
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersContact the Housing Authority to ask about public housing and housing voucher programs.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on talladegaha.com
Housing authority · City office
Sylacauga Housing Authority
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about public housing and housing assistance for eligible families in the area.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sylacaugaha.com
Local office · Nonprofit
211 / First Call for Help
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local services that may help with basic needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uwoec.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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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.
Call 988Text 988