Brownsville

Local offices in Brownsville

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

• State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services, Haywood County Family Assistance Office

  1199 S Dupree, Brownsville, TN 38012

  Help here

  • Family assistance benefitsApply for SNAP food benefits, Families First, child care help, Medicaid, or TennCare at this office.
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Brownsville Housing Authority

  254 Anderson Ave, Brownsville, TN 38012

  Help here

  • Public housingThe Housing Authority offers affordable public housing to eligible low-income residents, older adults, and people with disabilities.
  Call 731-772-0274DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brownsvilleha.org

• Utilities · Regional office

  Brownsville Energy Authority

  25 N Lafayette Ave, Brownsville, TN 38012

  Help here

  • Utility service and billingApply for electric, water, gas, propane, or wastewater service and pay utility bills.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 731-772-8845DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Brownsville American Job Center

  1151 Tammbell St, Brownsville, TN 38012

  Help here

  • Job search and employment assistanceVisit the job center for help finding work and using employment services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Library · City office

  Elma Ross Public Library

  1011 E Main St, Brownsville, TN 38012

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use public computers, and access other library services.
  Call 731-772-9534DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brownsvilletn.gov

• Local office · City office

  City of Brownsville City Hall

  15 E Main St, Brownsville, TN 38012

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, public information, and city payments.
  Call 731-772-1212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brownsvilletn.gov

City of Brownsville website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Brownsville first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Second Helpings Food Pantry

  Heartsong Church

  40 miles from the center of Brownsville

  800 Houston Levee Road, Cordova, TN 38018

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 11 AM (2nd and 4th of the month)

  Who can come: People facing food insecurity in ZIP codes 38016 and 38018

  Call 901-755-6332DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on heartsongchurch.net, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Faith Life Outreach

  47 miles from the center of Brownsville

  1435 Wells Station Road, Memphis, TN 38108

  Hours

  • Tue11:30 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu11:30 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Residents of ZIP code 38108

  Call 901-452-7993DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on memphistn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  SVDP Food Pantry

  St. Michael Church

  49 miles from the center of Brownsville

  3863 Summer Ave., Memphis, TN 38122

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 11 AM (2nd and 3rd and 4th of the month). Saturday that is not the first or last Saturday of the month

  Who can come: Neighbors experiencing food insecurity

  What to bring: ID required to receive food.

  Call 901-323-0896DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stmichaelmemphis.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  St. Luke's United Methodist Church Food Pantry

  St. Luke's United Methodist Church

  51 miles from the center of Brownsville

  480 S Highland Street, Memphis, TN 38111

  Hours

  • Thu9:30 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)

  Who can come: Anyone

  What to bring: ID required for the pantry.

  Call 901-452-6262DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on memphistn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Sunday Community Breakfast

  St. Luke's United Methodist Church

  51 miles from the center of Brownsville

  480 S Highland Street, Memphis, TN 38111

  Hours

  • Sun8 AM to 9 AM

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 901-452-6262DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stlukesumc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  More than a Meal

  Idlewild Presbyterian Church

  52 miles from the center of Brownsville

  1750 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Thursdays at 4 pm

  Who can come: Anyone who is physically and spiritually hungry

  Call 901-726-4681DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on idlewildchurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Brownsville

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

Job help near Brownsville

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.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Haywood County

  Also helps young people

  0.4 miles away

  20 North Washington Street, Brownsville, TN 38012

  Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 8:00am-4:30pm

  Call 731-779-0868Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 31, 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 Haywood County

Brownsville is in Haywood County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Tennessee Child Support Office, Brownsville Satellite

  132 South Washington Street, Brownsville, TN 38012

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in Haywood County.Apply online
  Call 731-779-2020DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services, Haywood County Office

  1199 South Dupree, Brownsville, TN 38012

  Help here

  • Family assistanceApply for SNAP, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Brownsville Housing Authority

  254 Anderson Avenue, Brownsville, TN 38012

  Help here

  • Public and affordable housingApply for public housing or ask about affordable housing programs.
  Call 731-772-0274DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Haywood County Health Department

  950 East Main Street, Brownsville, TN 38012

  Help here

  • Public health services and WICGet immunizations, screenings, family planning, health education, and WIC services.
  Call 731-772-0463DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Tennessee 211, United Way of West Tennessee

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get help finding nearby health, food, housing, and other services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwtn.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southwest Area Agency on Aging and Disability

  102 East College Street, Jackson, TN 38301

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesGet referrals and information about in-home support, meals, and long-term care advocacy.
  Call 866-836-6678DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Haywood County

Tennessee programs by kind of help

These are run by Tennessee 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