Pelham
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Local offices in Pelham
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Southwest Georgia 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with basic needs, jobs, health care, and other services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayswga.org
Utilities · City office
Pelham Water, Gas, and Sewer Department
380 Glausier Street, Pelham, GA 31779
Help here
- Utility service and billingContact the city about water, gas, sewer, and sanitation service or utility bills.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpelhamga.com
Local office · City office
Pelham City Hall
108 Hand Avenue W, Pelham, GA 31779
Help here
- City administrationVisit City Hall for help with city records, forms, and other city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpelhamga.com
Library · Regional office
Pelham Carnegie Library
308 W. Railroad Street SW, Pelham, GA 31779
Help here
- Public library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, and use library services at the Pelham branch.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on desototrail.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pelham
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
Second Harvest of South Georgia
1836 Piedmont Place, Valdosta, GA 31601
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
Southwest Georgia Community Action Council, Inc.
P.O. Box 3728, Moultrie, GA 31776-3728
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Mitchell County
Pelham is in Mitchell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Mitchell County Division of Family and Children Services
90 West Oakland Avenue, Camilla, GA 31730
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsApply for food assistance and other benefits through the state office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
South Georgia Camilla Child Support Office
12 W Broad St, Camilla, GA 31730
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services at the office serving Mitchell County.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211
Help here
- Local resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211.org
Public health · State office
Mitchell County Health Department
88 West Oakland Avenue, Camilla, GA 31730
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health services from the county health department.
- WICAsk the health department about food and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Sowega Council on Aging Southwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging
335 W. Society Ave., Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportCall for information and referrals to aging and caregiver services serving Mitchell County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Moultrie Veterans Field Service Office
101 East Central Ave, Moultrie, GA
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help with veterans benefits through the office serving Mitchell County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
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
- United Way of Southwest 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.
Call 988Text 988