Greensboro
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Local offices in Greensboro
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Hale County Department of Human Resources
906 Wheelan Street, Greensboro, AL 36744
Help here
- Food assistanceAsk about food assistance and how to apply.
- Family and child servicesGet help with family and child services.
- Child supportGet information about child support services.
- Temporary cash assistanceAsk about TANF or JOBS assistance and how to apply.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
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
Housing Authority of the City of Greensboro
101 Centerville Circle, Greensboro, AL 36744
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about applying for public housing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
Utilities Board of the City of Greensboro
1101 Main Street, Greensboro, AL 36744
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay your water or sewer bill and get help with your utility account.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on greensboroutility.govtportal.com
Local office · City office
Greensboro City Hall
1101 Main Street, Greensboro, AL 36744
Help here
- City services and recordsContact City Hall for city services, public records, and help from the city clerk.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on greensboroal.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Greensboro Senior Activity Center
515 Greene Street, Greensboro, AL 36744
Help here
- Senior center programsAdults age 60 and older can visit for social, learning, recreation, and health activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on westalabamaaging.org
State office · State office
ALEA Hale County Driver License Office
701 Hall Street, Greensboro, AL 36744
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the Hale County office for driver license services on its scheduled service days.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on alea.gov
City of Greensboro, Alabama website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Greensboro
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
Heart of Alabama Food Bank
521 Trade Center Street, Montgomery, AL 36108
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 Hale County
Greensboro is in Hale County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Service Programs of West Alabama
601 Black Bears Way, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Help here
- Supportive servicesAsk about energy assistance, food referrals, and other support for households in need.
- Housing programsAsk about weatherization, housing counseling, and other housing programs.
- Head Start and early educationFind information about Head Start and early education services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cspwal.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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org
Public health · State office
Hale County Health Department
670 Hall Street, Greensboro, AL 36744
Help here
- Public health and clinical careGet vaccines, family planning, health screenings, and other clinical services.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new mothers, infants, and young children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama
4200 Highway 69 N, Suite 1, Northport, AL 35473
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet help finding meals, caregiver support, Medicare counseling, and services to help you stay at home.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westalabamaaging.org
Emergency help · County office
Hale County Emergency Management Agency
998 Church Street, Greensboro, AL 36744
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to prepare for and recover from local emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on halecountyal.gov
State office · State office
ALEA Hale County Driver License Office
701 Hall Street, Greensboro, AL 36744
Help here
- Driver license servicesVisit this office for driver license services on Thursdays during its posted hours.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alea.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 888-421-1266 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988