Garland

Local offices in Garland

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

• Local office · City office

  Garland City Government

  Help here

  • City government informationContact the city for help with local government questions.
  Call 901-476-7485Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mtas.tennessee.edu

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Faith Life Outreach

  30 miles from the center of Garland

  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

  Second Helpings Food Pantry

  Heartsong Church

  31 miles from the center of Garland

  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

  SVDP Food Pantry

  St. Michael Church

  32 miles from the center of Garland

  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

  34 miles from the center of Garland

  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

  34 miles from the center of Garland

  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

• Mobile pantry

  Catholic Charities of West Tennessee

  34 miles from the center of Garland

  1325 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Monday-Thursday, at 9:00AM until supplies last

  What to bring: Bring a copy of your ID and proof of residence.

  Call 901-722-4700DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Garland

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

Job help near Garland

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 Garland. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Covington

  Also helps young people

  6.2 miles away

  877-C Highway 51 North, Covington, TN 38019

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

  Call 901- 313-9434DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 31, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Ripley

  Also helps young people

  16 miles away

  301-C Lake Drive, Ripley, TN 38063

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

  Call 731-658-4073DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 30, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Haywood County

  Also helps young people

  28 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 Tipton County

Garland is in Tipton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Tipton County TDHS Office

  724 Highway 51 North, Covington, TN 38019

  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

• Child support · State office

  Lauderdale and Tipton Counties Child Support Office

  101 Mueller Brass Road, Covington, TN 38019

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support cases for Tipton County families.
  Call 901-475-2535DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  LINC 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community information and referralsCall to find local help with basic needs and social services.
  Call 901-415-2790Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Tipton County Health Department

  4700 Mueller Brass Road, Covington, TN 38019

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit for local public health services, health information, and health programs.
  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 901-476-0235DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northwest Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesContact the Area Agency to find aging, disability, caregiver, and Medicare counseling services for Dyer County.
  Call 731-587-4213Website

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  American Job Center of Greater Memphis, Covington

  877-B Highway 51 North, Covington, TN 38019

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, and training options.
  Call 901-313-9434DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Tipton 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