De Kalb
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Local offices in De Kalb
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Kemper County Office, Mississippi Department of Human Services
110 Ponderosa Ave., DeKalb, MS 39328
Help here
- SNAP and TANF benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with SNAP or TANF benefits.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Utilities · Regional office
East Mississippi Electric Power Association, DeKalb Office
100 Veterans Street, DeKalb, MS 39328
Help here
- Electric utility service and billingContact the DeKalb office about electric service, your account, or your bill.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on eastmsconnect.com
Local office · Regional office
211 Mississippi
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for free referrals to local help with housing, food, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on myunitedway.com
Local office · City office
Town Hall
94 Bell St., DeKalb, MS 39328
Help here
- Town government servicesContact Town Hall for help with town government services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kempercountyms.gov
Library · Regional office
DeKalb Library
141 Bell St., DeKalb, MS 39328
Help here
- Library servicesVisit or call the library to get a library card, borrow books, or use library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on knrls.lib.ms.us
DeKalb - Kemper County, Mississippi website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve De Kalb
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
Mississippi Food Network
440 W. Beatty Street, Jackson, MS 39201
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
Mississippi Center for Legal Services
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
Multi-County Community Services Agency
2900 St. Paul Street, PO Box 905, Meridian, MS 39302-0905
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Kemper County
De Kalb is in Kemper County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Kemper County Office, Mississippi Department of Human Services
110 Ponderosa Ave, DeKalb, MS
Help here
- Economic assistanceAsk about state assistance programs and apply for help through the county office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Multi-County Community Service Agency
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the agency about energy, weatherization, and other community assistance services for Kemper County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on multi-countycsa.wixsite.com
Public health · State office
Kemper County Health Department
14431 Hwy 16 West, DeKalb, MS 39328
Help here
- Public health clinicGet public health services and make an appointment with the county health department.
- WICGet WIC nutrition help at the clinic on Wednesdays.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Older adults · Regional office
East Central Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and disability supportContact the Area Agency on Aging for help finding meals, transportation, and other support for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Emergency help · County office
Kemper County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about local emergency planning, severe weather, and disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kempercountyms.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Meridian WIN Job Center
5313 Old Hwy 80 West, Meridian, MS 39307
Help here
- Employment and unemployment servicesGet help with job searches, training, and unemployment services at the WIN Job Center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdes.ms.gov
Mississippi programs by kind of help
These are run by Mississippi 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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 Mississippi
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