Starkville
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Local offices in Starkville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Starkville Housing Authority
101 W Wood Street, Starkville, MS 39759
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable public housing if your household meets the program rules.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stkha.com
Utilities · Regional office
Starkville Utilities
200 N Lafayette Street, Starkville, MS 39759
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsGet help starting or stopping electric, water, or sewer service and paying your utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on starkvilleutilities.com
Local office · City office
City of Starkville City Hall
110 W Main Street, Starkville, MS 39759
Help here
- City information and resident concernsCall City Hall for general city information or help finding the right city department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofstarkville.org
State office
Mississippi Driver Service Bureau, Starkville
11355 MS 25, Starkville, MS
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit this state office for driver license services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov
Library · County office
Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System, Starkville Public Library
326 University Drive, Starkville, MS 39759
Help here
- Library services and learning resourcesVisit the library to use books, learning resources, and community programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on starkville.lib.ms.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Starkville Parks and Recreation
405 Lynn Lane, Starkville, MS 39759
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city parks, recreation facilities, sports, and community programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on starkvilleparks.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Starkville
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
Prairie Opportunity, Inc.
501 Highway 12 W, Ste. 11, Starkville, MS 39760-1526
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Oktibbeha County
Starkville is in Oktibbeha County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Oktibbeha County Office
48 Lynn Lane, Starkville, MS
Help here
- SNAP and family assistanceVisit or contact the office for help with state food and family assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
Oktibbeha WIC Distribution Center
1203 Louisville Street, Starkville, MS 39759
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceApply for food and nutrition help if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oktibbeha.ms.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way 211
Help here
- Community information and referralsCall 211 or search online to find local health and human services and other assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211.org
Public health · State office
Oktibbeha County Health Department
203 Yeates Street, Starkville, MS 39759
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, child health services, and help with other public health needs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthyms.com
State office
Mississippi Division of Medicaid, Starkville Regional Office
313 Industrial Park Road, Starkville, MS 39759
Help here
- Medicaid assistanceContact the regional office that serves Clay County for help applying for Medicaid.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medicaid.ms.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Golden Triangle Area Agency on Aging
106 Miley Drive, Starkville, MS 39759
Help here
- Aging services and referralsCall for referrals to meals, health care, legal help, personal care, and other services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gtpdd.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 2-1-1
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