Arab
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Local offices in Arab
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
211 Connects Alabama
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health, utilities, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Arab Housing Authority
720 Cullman Road, Arab, AL 35016
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk the authority about public housing and Housing Choice Voucher assistance.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on aahra.org
Utilities · Regional office
Arab Water Works
526 Cullman Road, Arab, AL 35016
Help here
- Water serviceContact Arab Water Works about water service and related account questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on arabwaterworks.org
Utilities · Regional office
Arab Sewer Department
654 11th Avenue NW, Arab, AL 35016
Help here
- Sewer serviceContact the Sewer Department about sewer service and connection fees.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on arabcity.org
Local office · City office
Arab City Hall
740 North Main Street, Arab, AL 35016
Help here
- City services and recordsVisit City Hall to ask about city services, records, and municipal business.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on arabcity.org
Older adults · City office
Arab Senior Center
761 North Main Street, Arab, AL 35016
Help here
- Senior activitiesOlder adults can visit for group activities, exercise, games, and social events.
- Free tax preparationDuring tax season, volunteers provide free tax preparation and e-filing to the public.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on arabcity.org
Library · City office
Arab Public Library
325 2nd Street Northwest, Arab, AL 35016
Help here
- Library materials and public computersGet books, research help, public computer access, and learning programs at the library.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on arabcity.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Arab
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 North Alabama
225 Finney Drive SW, Huntsville, AL 35824
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
Legal Services Alabama, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Offices for all of Marshall County
Arab is in Marshall County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Marshall County WIC Clinic
150 Judy Smith Drive, Guntersville, AL 35976
Help here
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
State office · State office
Marshall County Department of Human Resources
180 Bluff Road, Guntersville, AL 35976
Help here
- Food and family assistanceAsk about food assistance, family assistance, and related applications.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama
8180 A US Highway 431, Albertville, AL 35950
Help here
- Utility and weatherization assistanceApply for heating bill help or home weatherization if you meet the program rules.
- Family assistanceAsk about available help with rent, food, transportation, prescriptions, or job support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on caaneal.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Guntersville Housing Authority
1205 Wyeth Drive, Guntersville, AL 35976
Help here
- Public housingAsk about affordable public housing and how to apply.
- Housing Choice VoucherApply for rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on guntersvilleha.org
Human services · Regional office
2-1-1 HELPline
Help here
- Information and referralCall to find local help with basic needs, health care, jobs, and other services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org
Public health · State office
Marshall County Health Department
150 Judy Smith Drive, Guntersville, AL 35976
Help here
- Public health servicesGet clinical services, vaccines, environmental health services, and health records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Alabama programs by kind of help
These are run by Alabama 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 Connects Alabama
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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