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Local offices in Cotton Plant
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Cotton Plant City Hall
110 Central Avenue, Cotton Plant, AR 72036
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city government services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on local.arkansas.gov
Library · Regional office
Cotton Plant Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ecarls.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cotton Plant
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 Northeast Arkansas
3414 One Place, Jonesboro, AR 72404
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
Crowley's Ridge Development Council, Inc.
2401 Fox Meadow Lane, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Listed on humanservices.arkansas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Cotton Plant
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 Cotton Plant. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Arkansas Workforce Center at Searcy
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
32 miles away
501 W. Arch Ave., Searcy, AR 72143
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Arkansas Workforce Center at Lonoke
Also helps young people
40 miles away
902 N. Center Street, P.O. Box 300, Lonoke, AR 72086
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 21, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Arkansas Workforce Center at North Little Rock Pulaski County
Also helps young people
60 miles away
324 W Pershing Blvd., Suite 1, North Little Rock, AR 72114
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 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
North Central Workforce Development Board
4441 Harrison Street, PO Box 2396 (72503), Batesville, AR 72501
Workforce board
Arkansas Workforce Development Board
PO Box 2981, Two Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR (72201), Little Rock, AR 72203
Offices for all of Woodruff County
Cotton Plant is in Woodruff County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services Woodruff County Office
1200 Hwy 33 North, Augusta, AR 72006
Help here
- SNAP and cash assistanceApply for food assistance and cash assistance through the local DHS office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
State office
Woodruff County Health Unit WIC
623 N. 9th Street, Augusta, AR 72006
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children with food benefits, nutrition education, and referrals.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Local office · Regional office
Arkansas 211
Help here
- Local resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arkansas211.org
Public health · State office
Arkansas Department of Health Woodruff County Health Unit
623 N. 9th Street, Augusta, AR 72006
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health unit about local public health services and health programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
White River Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services and informationGet information about services that help older adults stay healthy and independent.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wraaa.com
Veterans · County office
Woodruff County Veteran's Office
500 North 3rd Street, Augusta, AR 72006
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet information and help applying for state and federal veterans benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on woodruffcountyar.gov
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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