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Local offices in Fulton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Itawamba County Office
305 W. Cedar St., Fulton, MS 38843
Help here
- SNAP and TANF assistanceVisit the county office for help with SNAP food benefits or TANF cash assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Utilities · City office
Fulton Utilities Department
101 W. Wiygul St., Fulton, MS 38843
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingContact the Utilities Department about water or sewer service and utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on visitfultonms.com
Local office · City office
Fulton City Hall
101 W. Wiygul St., Fulton, MS 38843
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help with city services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on visitfultonms.com
Library · Regional office
Itawamba County-Pratt Memorial Library
210 W. Cedar St., Fulton, MS 38843
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its programs and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on apple-ellipsoid-a4wk.squarespace.com
City of Fulton, Mississippi website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fulton
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
Mid-South Food Bank
3865 S Perkins Rd, Memphis, TN 38118
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
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, 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
LIFT, Inc.
166 Shannon St., Pittsboro, MS 38951
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Fulton
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 Fulton. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Tupelo WIN Job Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
22 miles away
3200 Adams Farm Road, Suite 200, Belden, MS 38826
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Closed Wed. 4:00 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 30, 2026
American Job Center
Iuka WIN Job Center
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
39 miles away
1107 Maria Lane, Iuka, MS 38852
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday only from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Updated by CareerOneStop on January 12, 2026
American Job Center
Houston WIN Job Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
43 miles away
210 South Monroe Street, Houston, MS 38851
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm; Closed daily 12pm-1pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 29, 2025
Unemployment benefits in Mississippi
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
Mississippi Partnership Workforce Development Board
75 South Main Street, PO Box 690, Pontotoc, MS 38863
Workforce board
Mississippi Department of Employment Security
1235 Echelon Parkway, Jackson, MS 39213
Offices for all of Itawamba County
Fulton is in Itawamba County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
LIFT, Inc., Fulton Office
602 Access Rd., Fulton, MS 38843
Help here
- Community action assistanceContact LIFT about community assistance programs, including energy and weatherization help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
Itawamba County Health Department
110 Crane St., Fulton, MS 38843
Help here
- County health clinic servicesContact the health department about clinic services and appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
State office
Mississippi Division of Medicaid, Tupelo Regional Office
1742 McCullough Blvd., Tupelo, MS 38801
Help here
- Medicaid applications and assistanceThis regional office serves Itawamba County residents seeking Medicaid information and help applying.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medicaid.ms.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the agency for information about services for older adults in Itawamba County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trpdd.com
Veterans · County office
Itawamba County Veterans Service Office
507 Legion Dr., Fulton, MS 38843
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on itawamba.gov
Emergency help · County office
Itawamba County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationFind county information about emergency preparedness and response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on itawamba.gov
Mississippi programs by kind of help
These are run by Mississippi 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
- Mississippi 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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