Port Gibson
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Local offices in Port Gibson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Claiborne County Office
417 Industrial Drive, Port Gibson, MS 39150
Help here
- SNAP and TANF applicationsVisit the office for help applying for SNAP food benefits or TANF cash assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
AJFC Port Gibson Office
1703 Bridewell Lane, Port Gibson, MS
Help here
- Community action assistanceContact the office to ask about community assistance and help with household needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Utilities · City office
Port Gibson Water and Gas Department
1309 Market Street, Port Gibson, MS 39150
Help here
- Water and gas utility serviceContact the department about city water and gas service and bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ccmsgov.us
Local office · City office
Port Gibson City Hall
1005 College Street, Port Gibson, MS 39150
Help here
- City servicesContact City Hall for help with city government services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ccmsgov.us
Library · Regional office
Harriette Person Memorial Library
606 Market Street, Port Gibson, MS 39150
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use its catalog, and apply for a library card.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hpml.lib.ms.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Port Gibson
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
AJFC Community Action Agency, Inc.
8 Feltus Street, Natchez, MS 39120-2875
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Claiborne County
Port Gibson is in Claiborne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Claiborne County Office
417 Industrial Dr, Port Gibson, MS
Help here
- SNAP and TANFApply for food or cash assistance and get help with your benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
Claiborne County Health Department
902 S. Market St, Port Gibson, MS 39150
Help here
- County health clinic servicesGet public health services and find out which clinic services need an appointment.
- WICAsk about WIC nutrition and food benefits for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
State office · State office
Mississippi Division of Medicaid, Vicksburg Regional Office
3401 Halls Ferry Road, Suite 1, Vicksburg, MS 39180
Help here
- Medicaid application helpGet information about applying for Medicaid for residents in Claiborne County.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on medicaid.ms.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southwest Mississippi Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging
100 South Wall Street
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesContact the Area Agency on Aging for help finding services for older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Emergency help · County office
Claiborne County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies, severe weather, and disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ccmsgov.us
Library · County office
Claiborne County Public Library
Help here
- Library materials and public computersGet books and other materials or use a public computer at the library.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on claibornelibrary.org
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
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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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