Hanceville
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Local offices in Hanceville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the Town of Hanceville
819 Kiki Drive, Hanceville, AL 35077
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about applying for public housing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
Hanceville Water & Sewer
203 Main Street, Hanceville, AL
Help here
- Water and sewer billingContact the Water and Sewer Board to pay your bill or ask about water and sewer service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhanceville.net
Local office · City office
Hanceville City Hall
112 Main Street SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, permits, and local government information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhanceville.net
Older adults · County office
Hanceville Senior Center
209 Michelle Street NW, Hanceville, AL 35077
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can visit for meals and senior activities on weekdays.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on co.cullman.al.us
Jobs and training · State office
Hanceville Career Center
Wallace State Community College, Center for Economic Workforce Development, 801 Main Street NW, Hanceville, AL 35077
Help here
- Job search and career helpVisit for job search help, career training information, veterans’ services, and unemployment insurance information.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on labor.alabama.gov
Library · County office
Shirley Burden Public Library
201 Commercial Street, Hanceville, AL 35077
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use its resources, and join public programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cullmanlib.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Hanceville first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
HAP Madison/West Location
Huntsville Assistance Program
43 miles from the center of Hanceville103 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
Food pantry
Little Free Pantry
First Christian Church
46 miles from the center of Hanceville3209 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
Free meals
Daily Meals
First Stop
47 miles from the center of Hanceville206 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
Food pantry
St. Luke Christian Church Food Pantry
St. Luke Christian Church
48 miles from the center of Hanceville1800 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL 35816
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 2 PM
- Tue9:30 AM to 2 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 2 PM
Listed on stlukecchsv.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
HAP Central/Downtown Location
Huntsville Assistance Program
48 miles from the center of Hanceville206 Beirne Avenue NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
Hours
- Mon1 PM to 3 PM
- Wed1 PM to 3 PM
- Fri1 PM to 3 PM
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
Rose of Sharon Soup Kitchen
48 miles from the center of Hanceville723 Arcadia Circle NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 1 PM
- Wed9 AM to 1 PM
- Thu9 AM to 1 PM
- Fri9 AM to 1 PM
Listed on roseofsharonsoupkitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hanceville
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
Food Bank of North Alabama
225 Finney Drive SW, Huntsville, AL 35824
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 Cullman County
Hanceville is in Cullman County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Cullman County Health Department
601 Logan Avenue SW, Cullman, AL 35055
Help here
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
- Clinic and home health servicesAsk about vaccines, family planning, testing, and home health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
State office
Cullman County Department of Human Resources
1220 St. Joseph Street NW, Cullman, AL 35055
Help here
- Food assistanceAsk about applying for food assistance in person or getting help with an application.
- Family assistanceAsk about family assistance, child support, or JOBS services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership of North Alabama, Cullman Office
107 2nd Avenue NE, Cullman, AL 35055
Help here
- Utility bill assistanceAsk whether your household can get help paying heating or cooling bills.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capna.org
Housing help · Regional office
Cullman Housing Authority
408 Cleveland Avenue SW, Cullman, AL 35055
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersContact the housing authority about public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cullmanha.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Cullman County Circuit Clerk
500 2nd Avenue SW, Cullman, AL 35055
Help here
- Court clerk servicesContact the Circuit Clerk for help with court records and clerk services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.cullman.al.us
Older adults · County office
Cullman County Commission on Aging
1519 Sportsman Lake Road NW, Cullman, AL 35055
Help here
- Senior servicesAsk about meals, senior programs, and help finding services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.cullman.al.us
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