Pulaski
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Local offices in Pulaski
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Giles County Office
115 South Cedar Lane, Pulaski, TN 38478
Help here
- Food and family benefitsApply for food, family, child care, and health benefits at this office.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Housing help · City office
Pulaski Housing Authority
2006 Garden Meadows, Pulaski, TN 38478
Help here
- Public housingContact the authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance for eligible households.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Local office · City office
Pulaski City Hall
203 South 1st Street, Pulaski, TN 38478
Help here
- City services and utility billsVisit City Hall for city services and to get help with utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pulaski-tn.com
Local office · Regional office
Tennessee 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find nearby help with basic needs, health care, housing, and other services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwtn.org
Older adults · Regional office
Giles County Senior Center
100 Senior Citizens Way, Pulaski, TN 38478
Help here
- Senior activities and supportOlder adults can find activities, health programs, and help connecting with local services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sctdd.org
Library · County office
Giles County Public Library, Main Branch
122 South 2nd Street, Pulaski, TN 38478
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use public computers, and join learning programs for all ages.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gilescountylibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pulaski
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
Second Harvest Food Bank Of Middle Tennessee Inc
331 Great Circle Road, Nashville, TN 37228
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 Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands
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
South Central Human Resource Agency, Inc.
1437 Winchester Highway, P.O. Box 638, Fayetteville, TN 37334-0638
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Giles County
Pulaski is in Giles County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Giles County Health Department
209 South Cedar Lane, Pulaski, TN 38478
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services such as immunizations, child health visits, and eligible screenings.
- WICWIC provides food and nutrition support to eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gilescountytn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and referrals for aging and disability services, including in-home support and Medicare counseling.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sctdd.org
Veterans · County office
Giles County Veterans’ Service Officer
222 West Madison Street, Pulaski, TN 38478
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help filing claims and finding veterans benefits and community resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gilescountytn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Giles County Emergency Management
3750 Columbia Highway, Pulaski, TN 38478
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information and guidance to prepare for emergencies and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gilescountytn.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Helpline
Help here
- Local resource referralsCall 211 or use the website to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwaygreaternashville.org
State office
Giles County Clerk Driver Services Kiosk
1 Public Square, Pulaski, TN 38478
Help here
- Driver license duplicates and renewalsGet help with eligible duplicate and renewal transactions for a noncommercial driver license.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.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
- Tennessee 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