Jonesboro
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Local offices in Jonesboro
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Jobs and training · State office
Jackson Parish Career Solutions Center, WDB Area 83
236 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251
Help here
- SNAP application helpVisit during listed service hours for help with a SNAP application and related information.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the Town of Jonesboro
839 Harvey Place, Jonesboro, LA 71251
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about its public housing program.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jonesborola.net
Utilities · City office
Town of Jonesboro Utility Billing
128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage serviceApply to start or stop utility service, ask about your bill, or make a payment.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jonesborola.net
Older adults · County office
Jackson Parish Council on the Aging
120 Polk Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251
Help here
- Senior servicesContact the Council on the Aging for help and services for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jonesborola.net
Library · County office
Jackson Parish Library, Main Branch
614 South Polk Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library to borrow materials, search its catalog, and get help with writing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jacksonparishlib.org
Local office · City office
W. Richard Zuber City Hall
128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251
Help here
- Town services and paymentsVisit Town Hall for town government services and to pay utility bills or taxes.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jonesborola.net
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Jonesboro
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 Northeast Louisiana
204 Exchange Street, West Monroe, LA 71292
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
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
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
Pine Belt Multi-Purpose Agency, Inc.
PO Box 508, Jonesboro, LA 71251
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jackson Parish
Jonesboro is in Jackson Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
Pine Belt Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency
708 S Cooper Avenue, Jonesboro, LA
Help here
- Medicaid application helpGet help with a Medicaid application.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Public health · State office
Jackson Parish Health Unit
228 Bond Street, Jonesboro, LA 71251
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health care, testing, and other public health services.
- WICApply for WIC food benefits and get nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Cenla Area Agency on Aging
1423 Peterman Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information about meals, transportation, home care, and support for caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cenlaaging.org
Veterans · State office
Jackson Parish Veterans Service Office
322 6th Street, Jonesboro, LA 71251
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov
Emergency help · County office
Jackson Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationContact the parish office for emergency preparedness information and assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksonparishpolicejury.org
State office
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles, Jonesboro
524 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, LA 71251
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the office for driver license, identification card, and vehicle registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on expresslane.la.gov
Louisiana programs by kind of help
These are run by Louisiana 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
- Louisiana 211 Statewide Network
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.
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