Cairo
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Local offices in Cairo
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Grady County DFCS Office
250 2nd Ave. SE, Cairo, GA 39828
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and TANF benefitsVisit the office for help applying for food, Medicaid, or cash assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Georgia
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, work, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayga.org
Housing help · Regional office
Cairo Housing Authority
224 6th Ave. NE, Cairo, GA 39828
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable rental housing or ask about your housing application.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cairohousing.org
Utilities · City office
City of Cairo Utility Office
100 2nd St. SW, Cairo, GA 39828
Help here
- Utility billing and paymentsPay a city utility bill or ask the utility office about your account.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on syrupcity.net
Local office · City office
Cairo City Hall
119 N. Broad St., Cairo, GA 39828
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help with city services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on syrupcity.net
Library · Regional office
Roddenbery Memorial Library
320 N. Broad St., Cairo, GA 39828
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and media, use computers, or ask for research help.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rmlibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Grady Cultural Center
101 First St. NW, Cairo, GA 39828
Help here
- Community events and facility rentalAttend cultural events or ask the city about using the center for a gathering.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on syrupcity.net
City of Cairo, Georgia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cairo
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
Second Harvest of South Georgia
1836 Piedmont Place, Valdosta, GA 31601
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
Georgia Legal Services Program
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
Southwest Georgia Community Action Council, Inc.
P.O. Box 3728, Moultrie, GA 31776-3728
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Grady County
Cairo is in Grady County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Grady County Division of Family and Children Services
250 2nd Avenue Southeast, Cairo, GA 39828
Help here
- Food, cash, and health benefitsApply for or get help with SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Grady County Health Department
1030 4th Street Southeast, Cairo, GA 39828
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services and vital records.
- WICWIC provides food benefits, nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals for eligible families.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Sowega Council on Aging Southwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging
335 W. Society Avenue, Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- Aging servicesGet connected to local services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Local office · County office
Grady County Community Services
33 17th Avenue NW, Cairo, GA 39827
Help here
- County community servicesContact the county about its community services, including emergency management, emergency medical services, and recreation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gradycountyga.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Thomasville Career Center
403 North Broad Street, Thomasville, GA
Help here
- Career and employment servicesGet help with employment services, unemployment insurance, and job training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
Georgia programs by kind of help
These are run by Georgia 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 - 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
- 2-1-1 Georgia
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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