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Local offices in Scottsboro
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Scottsboro Housing Authority
Help here
- Public housingContact the Housing Authority to ask about public housing and assistance with rent.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
Scottsboro Water, Sewer and Gas Board
Help here
- Water, sewer and gas billingPay utility bills, ask about service, or discuss a payment arrangement with the board.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on scottsborowsg.com
Utilities · City office
Scottsboro Electric Power Board
404 E Willow St, Scottsboro, AL 35768
Help here
- Electric utility billsPay your electric bill or ask the Power Board about your account and payment options.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sepb.net
Jobs and training · State office
Scottsboro Career Center
23123 John T. Reid Parkway, Scottsboro, AL 35769
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help finding a job, training for work, or learning about unemployment insurance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on adol.alabama.gov
Library · City office
Scottsboro Public Library
1002 S Broad Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, public computers, and programs for learning and reading.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on scottsborolibrary.org
Local office · City office
Scottsboro City Hall
316 S Broad Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help with city services and questions about city government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofscottsboro.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Scottsboro Parks and Recreation
701 S Houston Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesSign up for city recreation programs and use the Rec*Com and other recreation facilities.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofscottsboro.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Scottsboro Civic Center
876 Ed Hembree Dr, Scottsboro, AL 35768
Help here
- Civic Center events and spaceAsk about using the Civic Center for community and cultural events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofscottsboro.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Scottsboro first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Little Free Pantry
First Christian Church
30 miles from the center of Scottsboro3209 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
31 miles from the center of Scottsboro206 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
32 miles from the center of Scottsboro206 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
32 miles from the center of Scottsboro723 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
35 miles from the center of Scottsboro1800 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
40 miles from the center of Scottsboro103 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 Scottsboro
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
Job help near Scottsboro
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.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Scottsboro Career Center
Also helps young people
4.6 miles away
23123 John T. Reid Parkway, Scottsboro, AL 35769
Hours: 8:00 am to 12noon and 1:00pm to 5:00 pm Mon-Fri
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 17, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Alabama
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
North AlabamaWorks!
50 North Ripley St., Montgomery, AL 36130
Workforce board
Alabama Department of Workforce
50 North Ripley St., Montgomery, AL 36130
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 Jackson County
Scottsboro is in Jackson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Jackson County Department of Human Resources
305 Bingham Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768
Help here
- Food assistanceContact the county office to ask about applying for food assistance.Apply online
- Family and child servicesContact the county office for help with family and child services.
- Child supportContact the county office for help with child support services.
Last checked October 8, 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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211connectsalabama.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama, Jackson County Office
205 Liberty Lane, Scottsboro, AL 35768
Help here
- Household assistanceAsk about utility assistance and other household support available in Jackson County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caaneal.org
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of Jackson County
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceFind housing options and apply for available public housing or rental assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hajc.net
Public health · State office
Jackson County Health Department
204 Liberty Lane, Scottsboro, AL 35769
Help here
- Public health and clinical careGet clinical, environmental health, home health, and vital records services.
- WICAsk the health department about WIC food benefits and nutrition services for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Jackson County Council on Aging
146 Rita Williams Drive, Scottsboro, AL 35769
Help here
- Senior servicesAsk about senior programs, nutrition services, and transportation in Jackson County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jccoa.com
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 888-421-1266 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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