Poplarville
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Local offices in Poplarville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Community action · Nonprofit
Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Poplarville Office
835 Highway 26 West, Poplarville, MS 39470
Help here
- Home energy bill helpAsk about help with electricity, gas, or other home energy bills.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on prvoinc.org
Housing authority · Regional office
River Oaks
300 Travis Jordan Circle, Poplarville, MS 39470
Help here
- Affordable housingContact the property office about affordable housing at River Oaks.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on southmississippihousing.org
Utilities · City office
Poplarville City Hall
200 Highway 26 East, Poplarville, MS 39470
Help here
- City services and recordsAsk city staff about city services, permits, licenses, or records.Read more
- Water accounts and billsOpen or close a water account, pay a bill, or ask about a high bill or leak.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on poplarville.dbvantage.com
Library · Regional office
Poplarville Public Library
202 West Beers Street, Poplarville, MS 39470
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, or ask staff for help.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pearlriver.lib.ms.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Poplarville
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
Feeding the Gulf Coast
5248 Mobile South Street, Theodore, AL 36582
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
Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Inc.
756 Highway 98 Bypass, PO Box 188, Columbia, MS 39429-0188
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pearl River County
Poplarville is in Pearl River County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Pearl River County Office, Mississippi Department of Human Services
153 Savannah Millard Road, Suite C, Poplarville, MS
Help here
- Apply for public assistanceVisit the county office for help with Mississippi Department of Human Services programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Inc., Picayune Office
309 North Main Street, Picayune, MS 39466
Help here
- Community action servicesThe agency connects residents with local community services and assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prvoinc.org
Public health · State office
Pearl River County Health Department
7547 Highway 11 North, Carriere, MS 39426
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department about local public health services and appointments.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District, Area Agency on Aging
10441 Corporate Drive, Suite 1, Gulfport, MS
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the Area Agency on Aging for services and support for older adults.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on smpdd.com
Veterans · County office
Pearl River County Veterans Services
153 Savannah Millard Road, Poplarville, MS 39470
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe Veterans Service Officer helps veterans and their families with benefits questions and claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pearlrivercounty.net
Emergency help · County office
Pearl River County Office of Emergency Services
810 Highway 11 South, Poplarville, MS 39470
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and shelter informationContact the office for county disaster preparedness information and help getting to an activated shelter.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pearlrivercounty.net
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.
- 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 Mississippi
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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