Auburn
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Local offices in Auburn
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Utilities · City office
City of Auburn Utility Billing
1 Auburn Way, Auburn, GA 30011
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsGet help with city water and trash accounts, payments, and billing questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofauburn-ga.org
Older adults · City office
Auburn O.W.L.S. Senior Program
Perry Rainey Center, 10 College St, Auburn, GA 30011
Help here
- Senior activitiesResidents age 50 and older can join monthly lunches, games, social events, and trips.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofauburn-ga.org
Library · Regional office
Auburn Public Library
24 5th Street, Auburn, GA 30011
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, computers, printing, study rooms, and public programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on prlib.org
Local office · City office
Auburn City Hall
1369 4th Ave, Auburn, GA 30011
Help here
- City information and resident assistanceContact City Hall for help finding city services and the right department.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofauburn-ga.org
City of Auburn, Georgia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Auburn
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
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
890 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30607
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
Georgia Legal Services Program
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Area Committee to Improve Opportunities Now, Inc.
2440 West Broad Street, Suite 9, Athens, GA 30606
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Barrow County
Auburn is in Barrow County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Barrow County Division of Family and Children Services
63 Lays Drive, Suite 200, Winder, GA 30680
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFApply for food assistance, Medicaid, or cash help through the county DFCS office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Older adults · County office
Barrow County Senior Citizens Center
80 Lee Street, Winder, GA 30680
Help here
- Senior center and home delivered mealsOlder county residents can join activities, have a daily lunch, or ask about meal delivery at home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barrowga.org
Child support · State office
Piedmont Winder Child Support Office
63 Lays Drive, Suite 100, Winder, GA 30680
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, including setting up or managing support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Area Committee to Improve Opportunities Now (ACTION)
2440 West Broad Street, Suite 9, Athens, GA 30606
Help here
- Community action assistanceContact ACTION to ask about community assistance and programs serving Barrow County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gefa.georgia.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Winder Housing Authority
163 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winder, GA 30680
Help here
- Affordable housingFind information about affordable housing and apply when a housing list is open.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winderhousing.com
Public health · Regional office
Barrow County Health Department
15 Porter Street East, Winder, GA 30680
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, screenings, and other clinic services.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on northeasthealthdistrict.org
Georgia programs by kind of help
These are run by Georgia 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 - 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
- Georgia 2-1-1
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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