Sanford

Local offices in Sanford

We have not found offices in Sanford on official websites yet. 211 can tell you the closest one.

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Sanford

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

Job help near Sanford

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 Sanford. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Andalusia Career Center

  5 miles away

  212 South Three Notch Street, Andalusia, AL 36420

  Hours: Wednesday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

  Call 334-328-6739DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 16, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Enterprise Career Center

  30 miles away

  2021 Boll Weevil Circle, Enterprise, AL 36330

  Hours: 7:30-4:30 Mon-Fri

  Call 334-347-0044DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 16, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Greenville Affiliate Career Center

  39 miles away

  117 West Commerce Street, Greenville, AL 36037

  Hours: 8:00-4:30 Mon-Fri

  Call 334-382-3128DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 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.

Offices for all of Covington County

Sanford is in Covington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Organized Community Action Program, Inc.

  507 North Three Notch Street, Troy, AL 36081

  Help here

  • Emergency assistanceAsk about emergency help for eligible households facing hardship.
  • Utility assistanceApply for help paying heating or cooling costs.
  • Head StartFind preschool, nutrition, and health services for eligible young children.
  Call 334-566-1712DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Covington County Department of Human Resources

  1515 Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Andalusia, AL 36420

  Help here

  • Food assistanceVisit DHR for help with food assistance applications and questions.
  • Family assistanceContact DHR about family assistance and related services.
  Call 334-427-7900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov

• State office

  Covington County WIC Clinic

  23989 Alabama Highway 55, Andalusia, AL 36420

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition support to eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under five.
  Call 334-222-1175DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Andalusia, Florala, and Opp Housing Authorities

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceContact a local housing authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance.
  Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Covington County Health Department

  23989 Alabama Highway 55, Andalusia, AL 36420

  Help here

  • Public health and WICGet health services, WIC nutrition support, and help with vital records.Read more
  Call 334-222-1175DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA)

  1075 South Brannon Stand Road, Dothan, AL 36305

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportCall to find aging, disability, and caregiver services that serve Barbour County.Read more
  • In-home servicesHomebound adults age 60 and older may ask about personal care, homemaking, chores, and other help at home.Read more
  Call 334-793-6843DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Covington 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