Waynesboro
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Local offices in Waynesboro
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Burke County Division of Family and Children Services
729 West 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830
Help here
- Apply for food, health, and cash benefitsVisit DFCS for help with food stamps, Medicaid, or TANF benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority
570 Wallace Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about affordable public housing and how to apply.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wrha.org
Older adults · County office
Burke County Senior Center
717 West 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830
Help here
- Senior activities and wellnessOlder adults can take part in wellness programs, recreation, and other activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on csrarc.ga.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall and Administration
615 N. Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830
Help here
- City services and helpContact the city for help with city services and questions about local government.
- Pay utility bills or start servicePay a city utility bill or apply in person to start water, sewer, gas, or solid waste service.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on waynesboroga.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
Augusta Tech - Burke Career Center
216 Highway 24 South, Room 113, Waynesboro, GA 30830
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help searching for jobs, writing a resume, and finding career training.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on worksourcecsra.org
Library · Regional office
Burke County Library
130 Highway 24 South, Waynesboro, GA 30830
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or book a public meeting or study room.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on easternregionallibraryga.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Waynesboro
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
Golden Harvest Food Bank
3310 Commerce Drive, Augusta, GA 30909
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
Central Savannah River Area Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc.
1261 Greene St, Augusta, GA 30901-2127
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Burke County
Waynesboro is in Burke County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Augusta Division of Child Support Services Office
3439 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta, GA 30906
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services at the office serving Burke County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcs.georgia.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
East Georgia Housing Authority
Help here
- Affordable housingContact the housing authority about affordable housing options in Burke County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gahra.org
Public health · State office
Burke County Health Department
114 Dogwood Drive, Waynesboro, GA 30830
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department about local public health services.
- WICAsk the health department about WIC food benefits for eligible families.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
CSRA Area Agency on Aging
3626 Walton Way Extension, Suite 300, Augusta, GA 30909
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesGet connected to services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Waynesboro Veterans Field Service Office
715 West 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Burke County Emergency Management Agency
277 Highway 24 South, Waynesboro, GA 30830
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and disaster helpGet information about disaster preparation and local emergency response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gema.georgia.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
- United Way of Northeast Georgia 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