Baldwyn
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Local offices in Baldwyn
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
The Housing Authority of the City of Baldwyn
101 Eastover Circle, Baldwyn, MS 38824
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about public housing in Baldwyn.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Local office · City office
Baldwyn City Hall
200 West Main Street, Baldwyn, MS 38824
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city government services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on baldwynliving.com
Library · Regional office
Anne Spencer Cox Library
303 North Third Street, Baldwyn, MS 38824
Help here
- Library servicesVisit or call the library for books and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nereg.lib.ms.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Baldwyn
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
North Mississippi Rural 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
Northeast Mississippi Community Services
801 Hatchie St, P.O. Box 930, Booneville, MS 38829-4803
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Prentiss County
Baldwyn is in Prentiss County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Prentiss County Office
200 Bridge Street, Booneville, MS
Help here
- SNAP and TANFApply for food and cash assistance through the county office.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Human services · Regional office
Mississippi 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for referrals to local help with essential needs and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaysems.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Northeast Mississippi Community Services, Booneville Office
613D E. Church Street, Booneville, MS 38829
Help here
- Community action assistanceAsk about help with utility bills, housing costs, and other basic needs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
Prentiss County Health Department
615 East Parker Drive, Booneville, MS 38829
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department about available local clinical and public health services.
- WICGet WIC nutrition support and services at the county health department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Mississippi Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging
619 East Parker Drive, Booneville, MS 38829
Help here
- Aging services and referralsAsk about meals, transportation, caregiver help, legal services, and other support for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nempdd.com
Veterans · County office
Prentiss County Veterans Services
100 W. Loveless Road, Booneville, MS 38829
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help learning about and applying for federal, state, and county benefits for veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prentisscounty.org
Mississippi programs by kind of help
These are run by Mississippi 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
- Mississippi 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