Manchester
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Local offices in Manchester
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · City office
Manchester Senior Center
607 JD Parham Drive, Manchester, GA 31816
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsAdults age 55 and older can join activities, socialize, and get a daily lunch.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on manchester-ga.gov
Utilities · City office
Manchester City Hall and Utility Billing
116 2nd Street, Manchester, GA 31816
Help here
- City services and assistanceContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
- Utility billing and servicePay a city utility bill or ask about starting, ending, or managing service.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on manchester-ga.gov
Library · Regional office
Manchester Public Library
218 Perry Street, Manchester, GA 31816
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use public library resources and programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pinemtnlibrary.org
City of Manchester, Georgia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Manchester
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
Feeding the Valley Food Bank
6744 Flat Rock Road, Midland, GA 31820
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
Community Action for Improvement, Inc.
1380 Lafayette Parkway, La Grange, GA 30241
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Meriwether County
Manchester is in Meriwether County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Meriwether County Division of Family and Children Services
691 North Talbotton Street, Greenville, GA 30222
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFVisit or contact this office for help with food, Medicaid, or cash assistance.
- Child supportContact Georgia Child Support Services for help with child support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Meriwether County WIC and Nutrition Center
300 W. Perry Street, Manchester, GA 31816
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals for eligible families.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on district4health.org
Public health · State office
Meriwether County Health Department
51 Gay Connector, Greenville, GA 30222
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides local public health services and vital records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on district4health.org
Older adults · Regional office
Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging
13273 GA Highway 34 E, Franklin, GA 30217
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportContact the agency for information, counseling, and services that help older adults live independently.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on trrc-ga.com
Veterans · State office
Georgia Department of Veterans Service, LaGrange Office
2170 West Point Road, Suite 35, LaGrange, GA 30240
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans and their families with veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Meriwether County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency management informationContact the county for local emergency management information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on meriwethercountyga.gov
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
- 2-1-1 Georgia
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