Wiggins
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Local offices in Wiggins
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Mississippi Department of Human Services Stone County Office
648 Fairgrounds Street, Wiggins, MS 39577
Help here
- SNAP and TANF assistanceVisit the county office for help with food and cash assistance services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Utilities · City office
Wiggins Water and Sewer Department
117 North First Street, Wiggins, MS 39577
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage billsPay city water, sewer, and garbage bills or ask about starting service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwiggins.gov
Local office · City office
Wiggins City Hall
117 North First Street, Wiggins, MS 39577
Help here
- City government servicesVisit or call City Hall to reach the city clerk and other city departments.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwiggins.gov
Older adults · City office
Ferris B. O'Neal Senior Center
1240 Magnolia Drive South, Wiggins, MS 39577
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can join activities, have lunch Tuesday through Friday, and ask about free rides within city limits.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwiggins.gov
Library · Regional office
Stone County Library
242 South Second Street, Wiggins, MS 39577
Help here
- Library books and public computersBorrow books and use free public computers with internet access.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pineforest.lib.ms.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wiggins
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
Feeding the Gulf Coast
5248 Mobile South Street, Theodore, AL 36582
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
Mississippi Center for Legal Services
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
Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Inc.
756 Highway 98 Bypass, PO Box 188, Columbia, MS 39429-0188
Listed on mdhs.ms.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Stone County
Wiggins is in Stone County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
Gulf Coast Community Action Agency
500 24th Street, Gulfport, MS 39502
Help here
- Community action servicesAsk about energy bill and weatherization help available to eligible residents in Hancock County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhs.ms.gov
Public health · State office
Stone County Health Department
1510 Central Avenue East, Wiggins, MS 39577
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for local public health services and clinic appointments.
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition support and food benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msdh.ms.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District Area Agency on Aging
10441 Corporate Drive, Suite 1, Gulfport, MS 39503
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with services such as meals, transportation, and Medicare counseling.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on smpdd.com
Veterans · County office
Stone County Veterans Service Office
217 North Parker Street, Wiggins, MS 39577
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help with veterans benefit questions and claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on msva.ms.gov
Emergency help · County office
Stone County Emergency Management
533 First Street South, Wiggins, MS 39577
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help preparing for or responding to disasters in Stone County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stonecountyms.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Gulfport WIN Job Center
10162 Southpark Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help searching for jobs, preparing a resume, and finding job training.
- Unemployment benefitsGet help with unemployment benefit questions and reemployment services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdes.mississippi.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
- United Way of Southeast 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