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Local offices in Macon
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Utilities · City office
Macon Electric and Water Department
2943 Jefferson Street, Macon, MS 39341
Help here
- Electric and water service and billsResidents can contact the department about electric or water service and pay utility bills online.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmacon.org
Library · County office
Ada S. Fant Memorial Library
145 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Macon, MS 39341
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can visit the library to use its public library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on noxubee.lib.ms.us
Local office · City office
City of Macon City Hall
339 Pulaski Street, Macon, MS 39341
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and getting information about city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmacon.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Macon Park and Recreation Department
339 Pulaski Street, Macon, MS 39341
Help here
- Youth sports programsThe department offers youth T-ball and flag football programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmacon.org
City of Macon, Mississippi website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Macon
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
Mississippi Food Network
440 W. Beatty Street, Jackson, MS 39201
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
Mississippi Center for Legal Services
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
Prairie Opportunity, Inc.
501 Highway 12 W, Ste. 11, Starkville, MS 39760-1526
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Noxubee County
Macon is in Noxubee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Noxubee County Department of Human Services
601 West Pearl Street, Macon, MS
Help here
- SNAP and TANFVisit or contact this office for help with SNAP food benefits and TANF cash assistance.Apply online
- Child supportContact the state child support program for help with child support services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
Noxubee County Health Department
5931 West Pearl Street, Macon, MS 39341
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesThe health department provides public health clinic services, with some services requiring an appointment.
- WICThe clinic offers WIC services on Thursdays for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
State office
Philadelphia Regional Office, Mississippi Division of Medicaid
340 West Main Street, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Help here
- Medicaid information and application helpThis regional office serves Noxubee County residents seeking information about Medicaid and applying for coverage.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medicaid.ms.gov
Local office · Regional office
Mississippi 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local health and human services and other community resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211ms.com
Older adults · Regional office
Golden Triangle Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services and referralsThe area agency connects older adults and caregivers with services such as meals, transportation, and help accessing benefits.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Veterans · County office
Noxubee County Veteran Service Office
158 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Macon, MS 39341
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe county service office helps veterans with questions and claims for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msva.ms.gov
Mississippi programs by kind of help
These are run by Mississippi 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
- United Way of Southeast Mississippi 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-472-8265 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988