Gray

Local offices in Gray

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  Jones County DFCS Office

  141 James Street, Gray, GA 31032

  Help here

  • Food, Medicaid, and TANF applicationsVisit the county DFCS office for help with food assistance, Medicaid, and TANF applications.Apply online
  Call 478-986-3125DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way of Central Georgia 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with basic needs, health care, and jobs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaycg.org

• Utilities · City office

  City of Gray Water/Sewer Department

  109 James Street, Gray, GA 31032

  Help here

  • Water and sewer service and billsGet water or sewer service, pay a bill, or ask about a payment or service problem.Read more
  Call 478-986-2020DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on grayga.us

• Local office · City office

  Gray City Hall

  109 James Street, Gray, GA 31032

  Help here

  • City government helpContact City Hall for help with city services, council meetings, and the City Clerk’s office.Read more
  Call 478-986-5433DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on grayga.us

• Library · Regional office

  Jones County Public Library

  146 Railroad Street, Gray, GA 31032

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and get help with research.
  Call 478-986-6626DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jonescountyga.org

• Local office · City office

  D.V. Childs Civic Center

  109 James Street, Gray, GA 31032

  Help here

  • Public meetingsAttend Gray Mayor and Council meetings held at the City Hall complex.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on grayga.us

City of Gray website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Gray first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Emergency Food Assistance

  Caring For Others, Inc.

  67 miles from the center of Gray

  3537 Browns Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30354

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 1:30 PM

  Who can come: People living in ZIP codes 30310, 30291, 30349, 30315, 30344, and 30354

  What to bring: Bring proof of residence, proof of income, and proof of all household members. You must have lived at your current address for at least six months. Food assistance is available up to three times per year, no more than once per month.

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on caring4others.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Maranatha Community Service Food Pantry

  Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Church

  68 miles from the center of Gray

  2730 Browns Mill Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30354

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  We give food on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

  Call 404-361-0835DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on maranathasda.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Motivated By People Community Foundation, Inc. Food Pantry

  Motivated By People Community Foundation, Inc.

  68 miles from the center of Gray

  122 Cleveland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30315

  Hours

  • Tue5 PM to 7:30 PM
  • Thu4 PM to 7 PM (1st of the month)
  • Sat10 AM to 2 PM (1st of the month)
  • Sun3 PM to 6 PM (2nd and last of the month)

  Who can come: All are welcome

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on motivatedbypeoplefoundation.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  AIM Atlanta Food Pantry

  AIM Atlanta

  69 miles from the center of Gray

  1966 Lakewood Terrace SE, Atlanta, GA 30315

  Hours

  • Wed2 PM to 5 PM

  Who can come: Anyone who needs food

  What to bring: No ID or paperwork.

  Call 404-622-7931DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on aimatlanta.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Gray

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

Offices for all of Jones County

Gray is in Jones County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Jones County Health Department

  114 Forest Street, Gray, GA 31032

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, family planning, and other local public health services.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children.
  Call 478-986-3164DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Jones County Government

  166 Industrial Blvd, Gray, GA 31032

  Help here

  • County government information and assistanceContact the county government for help with county services, public records, and questions for county departments.Read more
  Call 478-986-6405DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Middle Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource connectionCall to learn about aging and disability services available in Jones County.
  Call 888-548-1456Website

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

• Veterans · State office

  Macon Veterans Field Service Office

  5566 Thomaston Road, Macon, GA 31220

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for state and federal veterans benefits.
  Call 404-656-2300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Jones County Public Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the county library system to borrow books and access library resources.
  Call 478-986-6626Website

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

Everything in Jones County

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