Jones County
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Local offices in Jones County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Jones County DFCS Office
141 James Street, Gray, GA 31032
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and TANF applicationsVisit the county DFCS office for help with food assistance, Medicaid, and TANF applications.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way of Central Georgia 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with basic needs, health care, and jobs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaycg.org
Public health · State office
Jones County Health Department
114 Forest Street, Gray, GA 31032
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, family planning, and other local public health services.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on northcentralhealthdistrict.org
Local office · County office
Jones County Government
166 Industrial Blvd, Gray, GA 31032
Help here
- County government information and assistanceContact the county government for help with county services, public records, and questions for county departments.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jonescountyga.org
Older adults · Regional office
Middle Georgia Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and disability resource connectionCall to learn about aging and disability services available in Jones County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on middlegeorgiarc.org
Veterans · State office
Macon Veterans Field Service Office
5566 Thomaston Road, Macon, GA 31220
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for state and federal veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Jones County Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesUse the county library system to borrow books and access library resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jonescountyga.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Jones County, closest to the center of Gray first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Emergency Food Assistance
Caring For Others, Inc.
67 miles from the center of Gray3537 Browns Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30354
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1:30 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1:30 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1:30 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1:30 PM
Who can come: People living in ZIP codes 30310, 30291, 30349, 30315, 30344, and 30354
What to bring: Bring proof of residence, proof of income, and proof of all household members. You must have lived at your current address for at least six months. Food assistance is available up to three times per year, no more than once per month.
Listed on caring4others.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Maranatha Community Service Food Pantry
Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Church
68 miles from the center of Gray2730 Browns Mill Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30354
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
We give food on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Listed on maranathasda.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Motivated By People Community Foundation, Inc. Food Pantry
Motivated By People Community Foundation, Inc.
68 miles from the center of Gray122 Cleveland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30315
Hours
- Tue5 PM to 7:30 PM
- Thu4 PM to 7 PM (1st of the month)
- Sat10 AM to 2 PM (1st of the month)
- Sun3 PM to 6 PM (2nd and last of the month)
Who can come: All are welcome
Listed on motivatedbypeoplefoundation.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
AIM Atlanta Food Pantry
AIM Atlanta
69 miles from the center of Gray1966 Lakewood Terrace SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
Hours
- Wed2 PM to 5 PM
Who can come: Anyone who needs food
What to bring: No ID or paperwork.
Listed on aimatlanta.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Jones County
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
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank
4490 Ocmulgee East Boulevard, Macon, GA 31217
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
Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc.
121 Prince Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Jones County
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
- United Way of Central 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