Cleveland
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Local offices in Cleveland
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Cleveland Water Department
62732 US Hwy 231, Cleveland, AL
Help here
- Water and sewer billingContact the Water Department about water and sewer charges, service fees, or bill payment.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on clevelandal.gov
Local office · City office
Town of Cleveland Town Hall
62732 US Hwy 231, Cleveland, AL
Help here
- Town services and informationContact the town clerk for help with town services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on clevelandal.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Cleveland Community Center
Help here
- Community center rentalAsk the town about renting the community center by the hour.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on clevelandal.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Cleveland first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Little Free Pantry
First Christian Church
48 miles from the center of Cleveland3209 Whitesburg Drive SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: Hungry members of the community
Listed on fcc-hsv.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
HAP Madison/West Location
Huntsville Assistance Program
49 miles from the center of Cleveland103 Gin Oaks Court, Madison, AL 35758
Hours
- Tue1 PM to 3 PM. Temporary change due to staffing
Who can come: Madison County residents
What to bring: Have a home in Madison County and a kitchen to prepare meals. Bring proof of Madison County residency and a photo ID. Food is available up to four times per year.
Listed on huntsvilleap.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Daily Meals
First Stop
50 miles from the center of Cleveland206 Stokes St., Huntsville, AL 35805
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Daily meals
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness
Listed on firststop.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cleveland
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
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
4336 Turin Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020
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 Services Alabama, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Offices for all of Blount County
Cleveland is in Blount County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Blount County Department of Human Resources
55 DHR Lane, Oneonta, AL 35121
Help here
- Food assistanceGet information about food assistance and apply through the county DHR office.Apply online
- Family and child servicesAsk the county DHR office about family services and help for children.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county DHR office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama
E, Oneonta, AL 35121
Help here
- Community assistanceContact the agency about community services and help available to Blount County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caaneal.org
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority, City of Oneonta
606 Fairground Avenue, Oneonta, AL 35121
Help here
- Public housingApply for income-based public housing for eligible households.Apply online
- Housing Choice VoucherContact the authority about its Housing Choice Voucher program.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oneontaha.com
Human services · Regional office
211 Connects Alabama
Help here
- Health and human services referralsCall 211 for free help finding local food, housing, utility, health, and other community services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org
Public health · State office
Blount County Health Department
1001 Lincoln Avenue, Oneonta, AL 35121
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for clinical, environmental, home health, and vital records services.
- WICPregnant people and families with young children can ask about nutrition support and WIC benefits.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging
209 Cloverdale Circle, Alabaster, AL 35007
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Blount County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on m4a.org
Alabama programs by kind of help
These are run by Alabama 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
- 211 Connects Alabama
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