Ripley
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Local offices in Ripley
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Lauderdale County Office
417 South Washington Street, Ripley, TN 38063
Help here
- Food, cash, childcare, and medical assistanceApply for SNAP food help, Families First cash assistance, childcare certificates, Medicaid, or TennCare.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Housing authority · City office
Ripley Housing
101 Northcrest Street, Ripley, TN 38063
Help here
- Affordable housingContact Ripley Housing to ask about affordable housing for low-income residents and families.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ripleyhousing.org
Utilities · City office
Ripley Power and Light Company
150 South Main Street, Ripley, TN 38063
Help here
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ripleypower.com
Utilities · City office
Ripley Gas, Water & Wastewater
116 Church Street, Ripley, TN 38063
Help here
- Gas, water, and wastewater serviceGet help with gas, water, and wastewater service or pay your utility bill.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ripleygasandwater.com
Local office · City office
Ripley City Hall
110 South Washington Street, Ripley, TN 38063
Help here
- City services and recordsGet help with city records, property taxes, finance, and building permits.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofripleytn.com
State office · State office
Lauderdale County Clerk Kiosk
307 South Washington Street, Ripley, TN 38063
Help here
- Driver license renewal and replacementRenew or replace a non-commercial Tennessee driver license at the county clerk location.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Library · County office
Lauderdale County Library
120 Lafayette Avenue, Ripley, TN 38063
Help here
- Library cards and public resourcesApply for a library card to borrow materials and use public computers and online resources.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lauderdalecountylibrary.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ripley
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
Mid-South Food Bank
3865 S Perkins Rd, Memphis, TN 38118
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
West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc.
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
Delta Human Resource Agency
915 Highway 51 S., PO Box 634, Covington, TN 38019-0634
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lauderdale County
Ripley is in Lauderdale County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Lauderdale County
417 S. Washington Street, Ripley, TN 38063
Help here
- Food and family assistanceApply for SNAP, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Local office · Regional office
TN 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwtn.org
Public health · State office
Lauderdale County Health Department
500 Highway 51 South, Ripley, TN 38063
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for local health department services, including vaccines, testing, and family planning.
- WICContact the clinic to ask about WIC nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Help here
- Aging and disability assistanceCall to connect with the Area Agency serving your county for aging and disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Veterans · County office
Lauderdale County Veterans Services
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpA county service officer can help veterans and their families with benefits questions and claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lauderdaletn.com
Emergency help · County office
Lauderdale County Emergency Management Agency
132 Dodge Drive, Suite 1, Ripley, TN 38063
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseContact the agency for county emergency preparedness and response information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Tennessee programs by kind of help
These are run by Tennessee 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
- Tennessee 211
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