La Grange
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Local offices in La Grange
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town of La Grange Town Hall
20 Main Street, La Grange, TN 38046
Help here
- Town services and billsAsk the town office about water and garbage service, pay those bills, or get help with a town matter.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lagrangetn.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of La Grange first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Second Helpings Food Pantry
Heartsong Church
28 miles from the center of La Grange800 Houston Levee Road, Cordova, TN 38018
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: People facing food insecurity in ZIP codes 38016 and 38018
Listed on heartsongchurch.net, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Faith Life Outreach
39 miles from the center of La Grange1435 Wells Station Road, Memphis, TN 38108
Hours
- Tue11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Residents of ZIP code 38108
Listed on memphistn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
SVDP Food Pantry
St. Michael Church
40 miles from the center of La Grange3863 Summer Ave., Memphis, TN 38122
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM (2nd and 3rd and 4th of the month). Saturday that is not the first or last Saturday of the month
Who can come: Neighbors experiencing food insecurity
What to bring: ID required to receive food.
Listed on stmichaelmemphis.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Luke's United Methodist Church Food Pantry
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
40 miles from the center of La Grange480 S Highland Street, Memphis, TN 38111
Hours
- Thu9:30 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: Anyone
What to bring: ID required for the pantry.
Listed on memphistn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Sunday Community Breakfast
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
40 miles from the center of La Grange480 S Highland Street, Memphis, TN 38111
Hours
- Sun8 AM to 9 AM
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on stlukesumc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Paul Baptist Church
43 miles from the center of La Grange2124 East Holmes Road, Memphis, TN 38116
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 3 PM
What to bring: Bring ID.
Listed on memphistn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve La Grange
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
Mid-South Food Bank
3865 S Perkins Rd, Memphis, TN 38118
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
West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc.
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
Delta Human Resource Agency
915 Highway 51 S., PO Box 634, Covington, TN 38019-0634
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Fayette County
La Grange is in Fayette County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Fayette County Office
18125 Highway 64, Somerville, TN 38068-1210
Help here
- SNAP, Families First, child care, and TennCare assistanceGet help applying for food assistance, Families First, child care certificates, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Child support · State office
Tennessee Child Support Office serving Fayette County
112 North Union Street, Bolivar, TN 38008
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for help establishing parentage and setting up or enforcing child support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Public health · State office
Fayette County Health Department
90 Yum Yum Road, Somerville, TN 38068
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesCall or visit for public health services, including family planning, immunizations, and clinic appointments.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under five get nutritious food.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayettetn.us
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Commission of the Mid-South
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesCall for information about services that help older adults and adults with disabilities live safely and independently.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountytn.gov
Veterans · County office
Fayette County Veteran’s Service Office
Help here
- Veterans benefits claims helpGet help filing claims for veterans benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayettetn.us
Emergency help · County office
Fayette County Emergency Management Agency
16855 Highway 64, Somerville, TN 38068
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and alertsGet information about preparing for emergencies, registering a storm shelter, and community response training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayettetn.us
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
- LINC/211 Memphis
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 855-354-4211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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