Benton
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Local offices in Benton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Polk County Family Assistance Office
240 Cherokee Circle, Benton, TN 37307
Help here
- Food, cash, child care, and health benefitsApply in person for food, Families First, child care, Medicaid, and TennCare benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Utilities · City office
Benton Utility Bill Payments
6496 Highway 411, Benton, TN 37307
Help here
- Pay a city utility billUse the city’s online payment page or call Town Hall with questions about a utility bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bentontn.governmentwindow.com
Local office · City office
Benton Town Hall
6496 Highway 411, Benton, TN 37307
Help here
- Town government and city servicesContact Town Hall for city government questions and city services.
- Water and wastewater serviceContact the town about water and wastewater service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mtas.tennessee.edu
State office
Polk County Department of Children’s Services
240 Cherokee Circle, Benton, TN 37307
Help here
- Child welfare supportContact this state office for help with child welfare services in Polk County.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
City of Benton, Tennessee website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Benton
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
Chattanooga Area Food Bank
2009 Curtain Pole Road, Chattanooga, TN 37406
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
Legal Aid of East Tennessee
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
Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency
312 Resource Rd, P.O. Box 909, Dunlap, TN 37327-0909
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Polk County
Benton is in Polk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Polk County Human Services
Help here
- Family assistanceAsk about SNAP, Families First, TennCare, and other family assistance services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Public health · State office
Polk County Health Department
2279 Parksville Road, Benton, TN 37307
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local health services, family support programs, and referrals.
- WICApply for WIC food benefits and nutrition support at the Benton health department.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountytn.gov
Public health · State office
Polk County Health Department, Copperhill
840 Cherokee Trail, Copperhill, TN 37317
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local health services, family support programs, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountytn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
1000 Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesCall for help finding aging, disability, caregiver, meal, and transportation services serving Polk County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on setaaad.org
Veterans · County office
Polk County Veterans Services Office
6239 Highway 411, Room 110, Benton, TN 37307
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Polk County Emergency Management
6034 Highway 411, Benton, TN 37307
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for emergencies and how the county coordinates response and recovery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountytn.gov
Tennessee programs by kind of help
These are run by Tennessee 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 211
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