South Gifford

Local offices in South Gifford

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Village of South Gifford

  Help here

  • Village governmentContact the village about local government questions and services.
  Call 660-332-7347Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on maconcountymo.com

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve South Gifford

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near South Gifford

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 South Gifford. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Missouri Job Center - Kirksville

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  13 miles away

  2105 East Normal Street, Kirksville, MO 63501

  Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday; 9:00am-4:00pm Friday

  Call 660-785-2400DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 20, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Gamm, Inc.

  Also helps young people

  41 miles away

  103 S 3rd St, PO Box 49, Labelle, MO 63447

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

  Call 660-213-3221DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

• American Job Center

  Missouri Job Center - Chillicothe

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  48 miles away

  601 W Mohawk Road, Suite A, Chillicothe, MO 64601-3919

  Hours: M-Th 8:00am-4:30pm; Fri 9:00am-4:00pm

  Call 660-646-0671DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

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 Macon County

South Gifford is in Macon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Missouri Family Support Division Resource Center

  1716-B Prospect Drive, Macon, MO 63552

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportResidents can visit for help with state benefits and family support services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way 2-1-1 Missouri/Southwest Illinois

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211helps.org

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Macon

  1404 Missouri St, Macon, MO 63552

  Help here

  • Public housingThe housing authority helps eligible residents apply for low-rent housing.
  Call 660-385-5781DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hud.gov

• Public health · County office

  Macon County Health Department

  503 N Missouri St, Macon, MO 63552

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department offers health clinics, prevention services, and referrals.
  • WICWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, and health referrals for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 660-395-4711DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maconmohealth.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging

  2815 N. Baltimore St., Kirksville, MO 63501

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, transportation, in-home help, and other local services.Read more
  Call 660-665-4682DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nemoaaa.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Macon County Emergency Management

  101 E Washington St, Suite B, Macon, MO 63552

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and coordinationThe county emergency coordinator helps plan for and coordinate responses to emergencies.
  Call 660-346-1487DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sema.dps.mo.gov

Everything in Macon County

Missouri programs by kind of help

These are run by Missouri 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