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Local offices in Shaw
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
City of Shaw City Hall
101 Faison Street, Shaw, MS 38773
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city government questions and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mmlonline.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Shaw
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
Mississippi Food Network
440 W. Beatty Street, Jackson, MS 39201
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
Bolivar County CAA, Inc.
810 E Sunflower Rd Ste 120, Eastgate Center, Cleveland, MS 38732-2800
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Shaw
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 Shaw. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Cleveland WIN Job Center
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
11 miles away
604 1/2 North Davis Avenue, P O Box 1750, Cleveland, MS 38732
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed 4:00 p.m. Wed.
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 2026
American Job Center
Greenville WIN Job Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
22 miles away
1746 Highway 1 Suite C, Greenville, MS 38701
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Closed Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 20, 2026
American Job Center
Greenwood WIN Job Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
33 miles away
812 West Park Ave., PO Box 554, Greenwood, MS 38930
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Wed.. 4:00 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026
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
Delta Workforce Development Board
PO Box 1776, Greenville, MS 38702
Workforce board
Mississippi Department of Employment Security
1235 Echelon Parkway, Jackson, MS 39213
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Offices for all of Bolivar County
Shaw is in Bolivar County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Bolivar County MDHS Office, Cleveland
212 North Pearman Ave, Cleveland, MS
Help here
- SNAP and TANFApply for food and cash assistance or get help with an existing case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Human services · State office
Bolivar County MDHS Office, Rosedale
706 Bradford St, Rosedale, MS
Help here
- SNAP and TANFApply for food and cash assistance or get help with an existing case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Child support · State office
Young Williams Child Support Office, Cleveland
822 N Davis Ave, Cleveland, MS 38732
Help here
- Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
Bolivar County Health Department
711 Third Street, Cleveland, MS 38732
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesCall the clinic to ask about appointments for local health services.
- WICWIC offers nutrition help for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
State office
Mississippi Division of Medicaid, Cleveland Regional Office
211 North Chrisman Avenue, Cleveland, MS 38732
Help here
- MedicaidGet help applying for Medicaid or updating your coverage information.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medicaid.ms.gov
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
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
- 211 Mississippi
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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