Rankin County

Local offices in Rankin County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  Rankin County Office, Mississippi Department of Human Services

  603 Marquette Rd, Brandon, MS

  Help here

  • SNAP and TANF assistanceAsk about applying for food or cash assistance through the county office.Apply online
  Call 601-825-8820DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Mississippi

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, bills, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on myunitedway.com

• Public health · State office

  Rankin County Health Department

  401 Parkway Dr, Pearl, MS 39208

  Help here

  • County health servicesContact the health department about public health services and appointments.
  • WICAsk the clinic about WIC nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 601-420-4959DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Rankin County Circuit Clerk

  215 E. Government St, Brandon, MS 39042

  Help here

  • Court information and filingsContact the Circuit Clerk for information about court records, filings, and court procedures.
  Call 601-825-1466DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rankincountyms.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Mississippi Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging

  1020 Centre Pointe Blvd, Pearl, MS 39208

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportAsk about meals, transportation, and other support for older adults and adults with disabilities.
  Call 601-981-1511DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cmpdd.org

• Veterans · County office

  Rankin County Veterans Service Office

  211 E. Government St, Suite A, Brandon, MS 39042

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 601-824-2652DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msva.ms.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Rankin County Emergency Management Operations

  211 E. Government St, Brandon, MS 39042

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet local information and guidance during disasters and other emergencies.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rankincounty.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  Pearl WIN Job Center

  3805 Highway 80 East, Pearl, MS 39208-4295

  Help here

  • Job search and career supportGet help looking for work, training for a job, or planning your career.
  • Unemployment claim helpGet help finding information and support for an unemployment claim.Apply online
  Call 601-936-1903DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdes.ms.gov

• State office

  Pearl Driver Service Bureau

  3851 Hwy. 468, Pearl, MS 39208

  Help here

  • Driver license and identification servicesApply for or renew a Mississippi driver license or identification card at this office.Apply online
  Call 601-487-7028DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Central Mississippi Regional Library System

  100 Tamberline Street, Brandon, MS 39042

  Help here

  • Public library servicesGet a library card and access books, learning resources, and other library services.Read more
  Call 601-825-0100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cmrls.lib.ms.us

Rankin County, Mississippi website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Rankin County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Rankin County

• Brandon
• Florence
• Flowood
• Pearl
• Pelahatchie
• Puckettnot checked yet
• Richland

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