Hawkinsville
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Local offices in Hawkinsville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Pulaski County DFCS Office
180 Broad Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply for or get help with SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid, and child care benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Hawkinsville
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
Hawkinsville Utilities
56 Broad Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036
Help here
- Water, sewer, and natural gas accountsStart or manage city water, sewer, and natural gas service and pay utility bills.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hawkinsville-pulaski.org
Local office · City office
Hawkinsville City Hall
56 Broad Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city government services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hawkinsville-pulaski.org
Library · Regional office
M. E. Roden Library
151 Commerce Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library to use its collection and take part in library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on orls.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hawkinsville
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
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank
4490 Ocmulgee East Boulevard, Macon, GA 31217
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
Georgia Legal Services Program
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
Heart of Georgia Community Action Council, Inc.
324 Pine St, Eastman, GA 31023-6156
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pulaski County
Hawkinsville is in Pulaski County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
Middle Georgia Community Action Agency
121 Prince Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about community assistance available to Pulaski County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gefa.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Pulaski County Health Department
81 North Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036
Help here
- Public health services and WICVisit the health department for public health services and WIC appointments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on southcentralhealth.info
Older adults · Regional office
Middle Georgia Area Agency on Aging
3661 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite MB102, Macon, GA 31206
Help here
- Aging and disability resource connectionCall for help finding aging and disability services, including home and community-based support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Houston County Career Center
96 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088-2729
Help here
- Employment and unemployment servicesVisit the career center for job search and employment services serving Pulaski County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Ocmulgee Regional Library System
Help here
- Public library servicesUse the regional library system for borrowing, online resources, and library help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on orls.org
Georgia programs by kind of help
These are run by Georgia 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 - 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 of Greater Atlanta 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