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Local offices in Banks
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town of Banks City Hall
114 North Main Street, Banks, AR 71631
Help here
- City government servicesContact the town office for help with local government services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on armunileague.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Banks
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
Arkansas Foodbank
4301 W 65th St, Little Rock, AR 72209
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 Aid of Arkansas, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corp.
1208 North Myrtle Street, Warren, AR 71671
Listed on humanservices.arkansas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Banks
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 Banks. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Arkansas Workforce Center at Monticello
Also helps young people
28 miles away
477 S. Main Street, Monticello, AR 71655
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday; 8:00am to 12:00pm Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 17, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Arkansas Workforce Center at Camden
32 miles away
237 Jackson St. SW, P.O. Box 717, Camden, AR 71701
Hours: Monday & Wednesday - 8:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday - 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday - 8:00 - Noon
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Arkansas Workforce Center at Crossett
Also helps young people
35 miles away
304 North Alabama, PO Box 1220, Crossett, AR 71635
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 20, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Arkansas
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
Southeast Arkansas Workforce Investment Board
315 E. 8th St, Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Workforce board
Arkansas Workforce Development Board
PO Box 2981, Two Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR (72201), Little Rock, AR 72203
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 Bradley County
Banks is in Bradley County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Bradley County Department of Human Services Office
902 Halligan, Warren, AR 71671
Help here
- County human servicesVisit or call the county office for help with Arkansas Department of Human Services programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Public health · State office
Bradley County Health Unit
208 North Bragg Street, Warren, AR 71671
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health unit for local public health services and information.
- WICWIC provides eligible families with healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health referrals.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas, Bradley County Home Care and Care Management
96 North Etheridge Street, Warren, AR 71671
Help here
- Aging services and care managementOlder adults and people with disabilities can call for home care and information about local support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaasea.org
Emergency help · County office
Bradley County Office of Emergency Management
101 East Cedar Street, Warren, AR 71671
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and disaster assistanceGet information about preparing for emergencies and help with disaster response and recovery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bradleycountysheriff.com
Library · Regional office
Southeast Arkansas Regional Library
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library system to find books, learning resources, and community programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on searlibrary.org
Arkansas programs by kind of help
These are run by Arkansas 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
- Arkansas 211
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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