Blackshear
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Local offices in Blackshear
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Pierce County DFCS Office
621 Hendry Street, Blackshear, GA 31516
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and cash benefitsApply for food, health, and cash benefits or get help with an existing case.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Local office · Regional office
Georgia 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and work.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayga.org
Utilities · City office
Blackshear Public Works
211 Nichols Street, Blackshear, GA 31516
Help here
- Public works and utility service questionsContact Public Works with questions about city utility services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on blackshearga.org
Older adults · County office
Pierce County Senior Center
312 Nichols Street, Blackshear, GA 31516
Help here
- Senior activities and supportOlder adults can find social activities, recreation, and supportive services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on piercecountyga.gov
Library · Regional office
Pierce County Public Library
785 College Avenue, Blackshear, GA 31516
Help here
- Public libraryGet a library card, borrow books, and use library programs and resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on trrl.org
Local office · City office
Blackshear City Hall
318 Taylor Street, Blackshear, GA 31516
Help here
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on blackshearga.org
City of Blackshear, GA website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Blackshear
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
Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia
1380 Chatham Parkway, Savannah, GA 31405
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
Action Pact, Inc.
PO Box 1965, Waycross, GA 31502-1965
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pierce County
Blackshear is in Pierce County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Waycross Child Support Services Office
1200 Plant Avenue, Waycross, GA 31501
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help applying for child support and managing a child support case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
State office
Pierce County WIC
715 Ware Street, Blackshear, GA 31516
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sehdph.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Southeast Georgia Community Action Agency
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the community action agency for information about assistance available in the area.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sgrc.us
Public health · State office
Pierce County Health Department
715 Ware Street, Blackshear, GA 31516
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the health department for local public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sehdph.org
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Georgia Area Agency on Aging
1725 South Georgia Parkway West, Waycross, GA 31503
Help here
- Aging and disability supportCall for help finding meals, caregiver support, transportation, and other aging or disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sgrc.us
Emergency help · County office
Pierce County Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency management informationContact the county for emergency management information and coordination.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on piercecountyga.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.
- 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 - 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
- Georgia 2-1-1
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