Crossville
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Local offices in Crossville
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org
Housing help · Regional office
Crossville Housing Authority
128 George Street, Crossville, AL 35962
Help here
- Public housingContact the Housing Authority to ask about affordable public housing and how to apply.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · Regional office
Crossville Water Board
14454 AL Highway 68, Crossville, AL 35962
Help here
- Water service and billingContact the Water Board to ask about water service, pay a bill, or get help with billing.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on crossvillewater.com
Older adults · County office
Crossville Senior Center
94 Gaines Street, Crossville, AL 35962
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsDeKalb County residents age 60 and older can join activities, exercise, social events, and lunch at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dekalbcoa.com
Library · City office
Crossville Public Library
12 Library Lane, Crossville, AL 35962
Help here
- Library computers, printing, and copyingUse public computers or ask the library for printing, faxing, and copying.
- Children's study and reading programsChildren can use the homework room and join the summer reading program.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on crossvillealabama.com
Local office · City office
Crossville Town Hall
14521 AL-68, Crossville, AL 35962
Help here
- Town services and informationContact Town Hall for help with town services, information, and local government matters.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on crossvillealabama.com
Town of Crossville, Alabama website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Crossville first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Little Free Pantry
First Christian Church
44 miles from the center of Crossville3209 Whitesburg Drive SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: Hungry members of the community
Listed on fcc-hsv.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
HAP Central/Downtown Location
Huntsville Assistance Program
46 miles from the center of Crossville206 Beirne Avenue NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
Hours
- Mon1 PM to 3 PM
- Wed1 PM to 3 PM
- Fri1 PM to 3 PM
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.
Listed on huntsvilleap.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Daily Meals
First Stop
46 miles from the center of Crossville206 Stokes St., Huntsville, AL 35805
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Daily meals
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness
Listed on firststop.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Rose of Sharon Soup Kitchen
47 miles from the center of Crossville723 Arcadia Circle NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 1 PM
- Wed9 AM to 1 PM
- Thu9 AM to 1 PM
- Fri9 AM to 1 PM
Listed on roseofsharonsoupkitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Luke Christian Church Food Pantry
St. Luke Christian Church
49 miles from the center of Crossville1800 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL 35816
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 2 PM
- Tue9:30 AM to 2 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 2 PM
Listed on stlukecchsv.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
HAP Madison/West Location
Huntsville Assistance Program
51 miles from the center of Crossville103 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.
Listed on huntsvilleap.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Crossville
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 DeKalb County
Crossville is in DeKalb County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
DeKalb County WIC
2401 Calvin Drive Southwest, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition assistanceWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama
1481 McCurdy Avenue South, Rainsville, AL 35986
Help here
- Utility assistanceEligible families can apply for help paying a primary heating bill.Apply online
- Direct aid programsDepending on available funds, families may apply for help with rent, food, fuel, transportation, or prescriptions.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caaneal.org
Public health · State office
DeKalb County Health Department
2401 Calvin Drive Southwest, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Help here
- Clinical and public health servicesGet vaccines, family planning, testing, and other public health services.Read more
- Vital recordsRequest certified Alabama birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Alabama
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search 211 for referrals to local health, housing, food, and other support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211alabamawebsiteprod.azurewebsites.net
Courts and legal help · County office
DeKalb County Circuit Clerk
300 Grand Avenue South, Suite 200, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Help here
- Court information and formsFind court information, forms, and procedural instructions from the Circuit Clerk.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalb.alacourt.gov
Human services · State office
DeKalb County Department of Human Resources
2301 Briarwood Ave South, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Help here
- Family and child servicesContact the office for help with family and child services.
- Food assistanceContact the office for information about food assistance.
- Child supportContact the office for child support services.
- TANF and JOBSContact the office for information about TANF and JOBS assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.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.
- 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
- 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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