Memphis
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Local offices in Memphis
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or visit Michigan 211 to find local help with housing, food, utilities, transportation, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Local office · City office
Memphis City Hall
80375 Main St, Memphis, MI 48041
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall with questions about city services and government.
- Pay water and property tax billsResidents can pay water bills and property taxes online through the city’s bill payment links.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmemphismi.gov
Library · Regional office
Memphis Library
34830 Potter St, Memphis, MI 48041
Help here
- Library servicesVisit for books, public computers, Wi-Fi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sccl.lib.mi.us
City of Memphis, Michigan website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Memphis
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
Forgotten Harvest
15000 W. Eight Mile Rd., Oak Park, MI 48237
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan
21405 Trolley Industrial Dr., Taylor, MI 48180
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
Lakeshore Legal Aid
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
Macomb, County of
21885 Dunham Rd, VerKuilen Building, Suite 10, Clinton Township, MI 48036-1030
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Macomb County
Memphis is in Macomb County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Macomb County Health Department WIC
21885 Dunham Road, Suite 13, Clinton Township, MI 48036
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on macombgov.org
Child support · County office
Macomb County Friend of the Court
10 N. Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Help here
- Child support and family court ordersGet help with child support payments and enforcement of support, custody, and parenting time orders.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on macombgov.org
State office · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Macomb County offices
Help here
- Public assistance benefitsResidents can apply for or manage state public assistance benefits through MDHHS.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Human services · Regional office
United Way for Southeastern Michigan 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local food, housing, utility, and other support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwaysem.org
Community action · County office
Macomb Community Action
21885 Dunham Road, Suite 10, Clinton Township, MI 48036
Help here
- Emergency and housing assistanceIncome-eligible residents can ask for help with housing costs, utilities, water bills, and other emergency needs.Read more
- Head StartFamilies can apply for early learning and family support for young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on macombgov.org
Public health · County office
Macomb County Health Department
43525 Elizabeth Road, Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with immunizations, family health, disease control, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on macombgov.org
Michigan programs by kind of help
These are run by Michigan 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- Michigan 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.
Call 988Text 988