Shannon
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Local offices in Shannon
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Shannon Public Works and Utilities
225 Broad Street, Shannon, MS 38868
Help here
- Water, gas, and sewer serviceCall or visit Town Hall for information about town water, gas, and sewer service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on shannonms.us
Local office · Regional office
Mississippi 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local health and human services and other community resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211ms.com
Local office · City office
Shannon Town Hall
225 Broad Street, Shannon, MS 38868
Help here
- Town government servicesVisit or call Town Hall for help with town government services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on shannonms.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Shannon Memorial Park
Help here
- Park and pavilion useUse the park's walking track and sports courts, or contact Town Hall to ask about renting the pavilion.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on shannonms.us
Town of Shannon, Mississippi website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Shannon
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
Offices for all of Lee County
Shannon is in Lee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Lee County Office
220 South Industrial Road, Suite A, Tupelo, MS
Help here
- SNAP and TANFVisit or contact the office for help with SNAP food benefits and TANF cash assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Tupelo Housing Authority
701 South Canal Street, Tupelo, MS 38804
Help here
- Affordable housingThe housing authority offers public housing for eligible households, though its website says the waiting lists are temporarily closed.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tupha.org
Public health · State office
Lee County Health Department
532 South Church Street, Tupelo, MS 38802
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides public health services, and some services require an appointment.
- WICThe WIC clinic provides nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
State office
Mississippi Division of Medicaid, Tupelo Regional Office
1742 McCullough Boulevard, Tupelo, MS 38801-7101
Help here
- Medicaid assistanceThis regional office serves Lee County and can provide information about applying for Medicaid.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medicaid.ms.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Lee County Court Legal Resources
Help here
- Legal resources for self-represented residentsThe court website links to legal resources and forms for people representing themselves.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leecountycourt.com
Older adults · Regional office
Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging
75 South Main Street, Pontotoc, MS 38863
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportContact the agency about services for older adults, caregivers, and adults with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trpdd.com
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.
Call 988Text 988