Jesup
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Local offices in Jesup
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Wayne County DFCS Office
1220 South 1st Street, Jesup, GA 31545
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit the county DFCS office to apply for or get help with state benefits.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Human services · Nonprofit
2-1-1 Georgia
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and jobs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayga.org
Housing help · Regional office
Jesup Housing Authority
327 Bay Acres Road, Jesup, GA 31545
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing or ask about your housing application at the authority office.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jesuphousingauth.com
Community action · City office
Cracker Williams Community Center
245 E Bay Street, Jesup, GA 31546
Help here
- Community center rentalsResidents can contact the city to ask about renting the community center for gatherings.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jesupga.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Jesup Career Center, Georgia Department of Labor
263 North Brunswick Street, Jesup, GA 31546
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpVisit the career center for help with job searches and workforce services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.state.ga.us
Library · Regional office
Wayne County Library
759 Sunset Boulevard, Jesup, GA 31545
Help here
- Public libraryVisit the library to borrow books and use public library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on trrl.org
Local office · City office
Jesup City Hall
162 E Cherry Street, Jesup, GA 31546
Help here
- City Hall servicesVisit City Hall for city records, property tax payments, garbage service, and other city services.
- Water and sewer billsPay your water or sewer bill or request new water service through the city.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jesupga.gov
City of Jesup, Georgia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Jesup
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 Wayne County
Jesup is in Wayne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Wayne County DFCS Office
1220 South 1st Street, Jesup, GA 31545
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFApply for food, health coverage, or cash assistance through the local DFCS office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Brunswick Jesup Child Support Office
1313 West Pine Street, Jesup, GA 31545
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help applying for or managing child support services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
State office
Wayne County WIC Clinic
240 Peachtree Street, Jesup, GA 31545
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Wayne County Health Department
240 Peachtree Street, Jesup, GA 31545
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and clinic information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Heart of Georgia Altamaha Area Agency on Aging
331 West Parker St., Baxley, GA 31513
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesContact the agency for help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sgrc.us
Veterans · State office
Glennville Veterans Field Service Office
8819 U.S. Highway 301, Glennville, GA 30427
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for benefits and filing claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.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.
- 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
- 2-1-1 Georgia
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