Lawrence County

Local offices in Lawrence County

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

• Human services · State office

  Lawrence County Department of Human Resources

  13280 AL Highway 157, Moulton, AL 35650

  Help here

  • Food assistanceThe office provides information about food assistance and helps residents apply.Apply online
  • Family and child servicesThe office handles family and child service requests and reports of abuse or neglect.
  • Child supportThe office provides information and help with child support cases.
  • Temporary cash assistanceThe office provides information about TANF and JOBS assistance.
  Call 256-905-1033DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Partnership of North Alabama

  12521 Ala Hwy 157, Suite K, Moulton, AL 35650

  Help here

  • Utility assistanceThe partnership helps eligible households in Lawrence County with heating and cooling bills.
  • Housing supportThe partnership offers housing counseling and support services to help families stay housed.
  Call 256-522-0016DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Lawrence County Health Department

  13299 Alabama Highway 157, Moulton, AL 35650

  Help here

  • Clinical and public health servicesThe health department provides vaccines, testing, family planning, and other clinical services.Read more
  • WICWIC offers eligible families nutrition support, food benefits, and help applying.Read more
  • Vital recordsResidents can request certified Alabama birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates here.Read more
  Call 256-560-6409DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Lawrence County Circuit Clerk

  14451 Market St, Suite 300, Moulton, AL 35650

  Help here

  • Court forms and proceduresThe clerk's website provides court procedure information and links to forms and services.
  Call 256-974-2432DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrence.alacourt.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging

  216 Jackson St SE, Decatur, AL 35601

  Help here

  • Aging and disability helpThe agency connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with local services.
  Call 256-355-4515DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Lawrence County Emergency Management Agency

  555 Walnut St, Moulton, AL 35650

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryThe agency plans for emergencies, coordinates disaster recovery, and shares readiness information.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Lawrence County Aging & Public Transportation

  785 Big Nance St, Moulton, AL 35650

  Help here

  • Senior and accessible transportationThe department provides transportation and support to older adults and residents with limited mobility.
  Call 256-974-2488DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License Office, Lawrence County

  14451 Market Street, Suite 150, Moulton, AL 35650

  Help here

  • Driver licensingVisit this office for driver license services and required knowledge or road tests.
  Call 256-540-0012DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Lawrence County Public Library

  401 College Street, Moulton, AL 35650

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsThe library offers books, information, electronic resources, and learning programs.
  Call 256-974-0883DirectionsWebsite

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

Lawrence County Commission website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  HAP Madison/West Location

  Huntsville Assistance Program

  33 miles from the center of Moulton

  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

• Food pantry

  St. Luke Christian Church Food Pantry

  St. Luke Christian Church

  40 miles from the center of Moulton

  1800 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL 35816

  Hours

  • Mon9:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Tue9:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed9:30 AM to 2 PM
  Call 256-721-1294DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Daily Meals

  First Stop

  42 miles from the center of Moulton

  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

• Free meals

  Rose of Sharon Soup Kitchen

  43 miles from the center of Moulton

  723 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
  Call 256-536-2970DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Little Free Pantry

  First Christian Church

  43 miles from the center of Moulton

  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 Central/Downtown Location

  Huntsville Assistance Program

  43 miles from the center of Moulton

  206 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.

  DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Lawrence County

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

Job help near Lawrence County

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 Lawrence County. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Decatur Career Center

  Also helps young people

  18 miles away

  1819 Bassett Avenue, South East, Decatur, AL 35601

  Hours: 7:45am-4:45pm Mon-Fri

  Call 256-355-0142DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 16, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Phil Campbell Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  26 miles away

  2080 College Road, NW Shoals Community College, Phil Campbell, AL 35581

  Hours: 8:00-4:30 Wed ONLY (First Wed in month)

  Call 256-331-6285DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Haleyville Career Center

  Also helps young people

  27 miles away

  2010 9th Avenue North, Haleyville, AL 35565

  Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday ONLY 1st & 3rd

  Call 205-486-4154DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 16, 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.

Cities and towns in Lawrence County

• Courtland
• Hillsboro
• Moulton
• North Courtland
• Town Creek

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