Lynn
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Local offices in Lynn
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
Utilities · City office
Lynn Water Works
470 Long Street, Lynn, AL
Help here
- Water service and bill paymentApply for water service, pay a water bill, or contact the office about a payment or service problem.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townoflynn.org
Local office · City office
Lynn Town Hall
470 Long Street, Lynn, AL
Help here
- Town servicesContact town staff for local government services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townoflynn.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Lynn Community Center
470 Long Street, Lynn, AL
Help here
- Community center bookingContact Town Hall to ask about booking the community center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townoflynn.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Lynn first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
HAP Madison/West Location
Huntsville Assistance Program
63 miles from the center of Lynn103 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 Lynn
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
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
4336 Turin Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020
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 Winston County
Lynn is in Winston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Winston County Department of Human Resources
156 Blake Drive, Double Springs, AL 35553
Help here
- Food and family assistanceContact the county office for help with food and family assistance programs.Apply online
- Child supportContact the county office for help with child support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Marion-Winston Community Action Agency
24714 Highway 195, Room 14, Double Springs, AL 35553
Help here
- Community assistanceContact the local office to ask about community assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caamw.org
Public health · State office
Winston County Health Department
110 Legion Road, Double Springs, AL 35553
Help here
- Public health and clinical careGet vaccines, family planning, testing, and other public health services.
- WICAsk the health department about WIC nutrition support and benefits.
- Vital recordsRequest certified Alabama birth, death, marriage, or divorce records.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Local office · County office
Winston County Government
11 Blake Drive, Double Springs, AL 35553
Help here
- County services and officesFind county offices and information about local services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winstonal.gov
Older adults · Regional office
NACOLG Area Agency on Aging
103 Student Drive, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet help finding aging, disability, caregiver, and support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nacolg.org
Emergency help · County office
Winston County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and disaster informationGet local information about preparing for and responding to emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winstonalema.org
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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