Shelby County
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Local offices in Shelby County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · County office
Shelby County Health Department WIC
814 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbytnhealth.com
Child support · State office
Shelby County Child Support Services
1980 Nonconnah Blvd., Suite 250, Memphis, TN 38132
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services, case questions, and payments.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services Family Assistance Office
6941 Winchester Road, Memphis, TN 38115
Help here
- Family assistance benefitsApply for SNAP, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Human services · County office
Shelby County Division of Community Services
1060 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
Help here
- Resident service connectionsGet help finding county and community services for food, housing, health care, and jobs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountytn.gov
Housing help · County office
Shelby County Department of Housing
1075 Mullins Station Road, Memphis, TN 38134
Help here
- Home repair and lead programsFind county home repair and lead safety programs for eligible residents.
- Down payment assistanceLearn about county loan help for eligible home buyers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelby.repair
Local office · Regional office
LINC 2-1-1 Memphis
Help here
- Community help and referralsCall to get information and referrals to local nonprofit services and other community help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uwmidsouth.org
Public health · County office
Shelby County Health Department
814 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information and find clinic services for Shelby County residents.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbytnhealth.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Shelby County Behavioral Health Services
201 Poplar Avenue, Suite 1-11B, Memphis, TN 38103
Help here
- Behavioral health support connected to the justice systemPeople involved in the justice system can get support and referrals for mental health and substance use needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountytn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Shelby County Law Library
140 Adams Avenue, Room 334, Memphis, TN 38103
Help here
- Legal research libraryUse the law library to find legal information and materials for court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountytn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Commission of the Mid-South
160 North Main Street, 3rd Floor, Memphis, TN 38103
Help here
- Aging and disability information and assistanceOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can ask about in-home help, meals, and other local services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountytn.gov
Veterans · County office
Shelby County Office of Veterans Services
1075 Mullins Station Road, Building W-2, Memphis, TN 38134
Help here
- Veteran benefits and supportVeterans and their families can get help connecting with earned benefits and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountytn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Shelby County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency
1075 Mullins Station Rd., Building C, Memphis, TN 38134
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and storm shelter registryGet information about preparing for emergencies and register a home storm shelter.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountytn.gov
Jobs and training · State office
American Job Center serving Shelby County
345 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, workshops, and career training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office
East Shelby Driver Service Center
3200 E Shelby Drive, Memphis, TN 38118
Help here
- Driver licensing and photo IDApply for or renew a Tennessee driver license or photo ID and get other driver services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Library · Regional office
Memphis Public Libraries
3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111
Help here
- Library cards and collectionsGet a library card to borrow books, use online collections, and access public computers.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on memphislibrary.org
Shelby County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Shelby County, closest to the center of Memphis first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Community Lunch
First Congregational Church
1.4 miles from the center of Memphis1000 South Cooper Street, Memphis, TN 38104
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 1 PM
- Tue11 AM to 1 PM
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM
- Thu11 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: People in need
Listed on firstcongo.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First Congregational Church Food Pantry
First Congregational Church
1.4 miles from the center of Memphis1000 South Cooper Street, Memphis, TN 38104
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: People in need
Listed on firstcongo.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Luke's United Methodist Church Food Pantry
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
1.5 miles from the center of Memphis480 S Highland Street, Memphis, TN 38111
Hours
- Thu9:30 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: Anyone
What to bring: ID required for the pantry.
Listed on memphistn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Sunday Community Breakfast
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
1.5 miles from the center of Memphis480 S Highland Street, Memphis, TN 38111
Hours
- Sun8 AM to 9 AM
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on stlukesumc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
More than a Meal
Idlewild Presbyterian Church
2.7 miles from the center of Memphis1750 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Thursdays at 4 pm
Who can come: Anyone who is physically and spiritually hungry
Listed on idlewildchurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
St. Augustine Catholic Church
Catholic Charities of West Tennessee
3.1 miles from the center of Memphis1169 Kerr Avenue, Memphis, TN 38106
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
First Saturday of Each Month at 9AM
What to bring: Bring a copy of your ID and proof of residence.
Listed on ccwtn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Shelby 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
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
Shelby County
1188 Minna Pl, Memphis, TN 38104-4607
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Shelby County
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.
- 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
- LINC 2-1-1 Memphis
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