Cleveland

Local offices in Cleveland

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Cleveland Water Department

  62732 US Hwy 231, Cleveland, AL

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billingContact the Water Department about water and sewer charges, service fees, or bill payment.Apply online
  Call 205-274-9640DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on clevelandal.gov

• Local office · City office

  Town of Cleveland Town Hall

  62732 US Hwy 231, Cleveland, AL

  Help here

  • Town services and informationContact the town clerk for help with town services and information.
  Call 205-274-9640DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on clevelandal.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Cleveland Community Center

  Help here

  • Community center rentalAsk the town about renting the community center by the hour.
  Call 205-274-9640Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on clevelandal.gov

Town of Cleveland website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Cleveland first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Little Free Pantry

  First Christian Church

  48 miles from the center of Cleveland

  3209 Whitesburg Drive SE, Huntsville, AL 35802

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Who can come: Hungry members of the community

  Call 256-881-0150DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on fcc-hsv.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  HAP Madison/West Location

  Huntsville Assistance Program

  49 miles from the center of Cleveland

  103 Gin Oaks Court, Madison, AL 35758

  Hours

  • Tue1 PM to 3 PM. Temporary change due to staffing

  Who can come: Madison County residents

  What to bring: Have a home in Madison County and a kitchen to prepare meals. Bring proof of Madison County residency and a photo ID. Food is available up to four times per year.

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on huntsvilleap.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Daily Meals

  First Stop

  50 miles from the center of Cleveland

  206 Stokes St., Huntsville, AL 35805

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Daily meals

  Who can come: People experiencing homelessness

  Call 256-533-3391DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on firststop.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cleveland

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Cleveland

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Cleveland. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Oneonta Career Center

  Also helps young people

  6.4 miles away

  728 2nd Ave. E., Suite B, Oneonta, AL 35121

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

  Call 205-687-9140DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 28, 2026

• American Job Center

  Alabama Career Center - Cullman

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  21 miles away

  1201 Katherine Street, NW, Cullman, AL 35055

  Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

  Call 256-734-5580DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Jefferson State Community College One Stop Career Center - Birmingham East

  26 miles away

  2601 Carson Road, LWH Room 216, Birmingham, AL 35215

  Hours: 8 - 4:30 Mon-Fri

  Call 205-856-8029DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 8, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Blount County

Cleveland is in Blount County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Blount County Department of Human Resources

  55 DHR Lane, Oneonta, AL 35121

  Help here

  • Food assistanceGet information about food assistance and apply through the county DHR office.Apply online
  • Family and child servicesAsk the county DHR office about family services and help for children.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through the county DHR office.
  Call 205-274-5200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama

  E, Oneonta, AL 35121

  Help here

  • Community assistanceContact the agency about community services and help available to Blount County residents.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caaneal.org

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority, City of Oneonta

  606 Fairground Avenue, Oneonta, AL 35121

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for income-based public housing for eligible households.Apply online
  • Housing Choice VoucherContact the authority about its Housing Choice Voucher program.
  Call 205-625-5955DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oneontaha.com

• Human services · Regional office

  211 Connects Alabama

  Help here

  • Health and human services referralsCall 211 for free help finding local food, housing, utility, health, and other community services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org

• Public health · State office

  Blount County Health Department

  1001 Lincoln Avenue, Oneonta, AL 35121

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit for clinical, environmental, home health, and vital records services.
  • WICPregnant people and families with young children can ask about nutrition support and WIC benefits.Read more
  Call 205-922-0751DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging

  209 Cloverdale Circle, Alabaster, AL 35007

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpGet information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Blount County.Read more
  Call 205-670-5770DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on m4a.org

Everything in Blount County

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.
• 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