Germantown

Local offices in Germantown

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Germantown Water Services

  7700 Southern Avenue, Germantown, TN

  Help here

  • Water service and billingApply for city water service, ask about your bill, or report a water or sewer problem.Apply online
  Call 901-751-7605DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Germantown Customer Service Center

  1930 S. Germantown Road, Germantown, TN 38138

  Help here

  • City customer serviceContact the city with questions or report a local service problem.Read more
  Call 901-757-7200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Germantown 50+ Active Aging

  7771 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN

  Help here

  • 50+ activities and tripsJoin activities, events, and trips offered for adults age 50 and older.Apply online
  Call 901-751-5652DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Germantown Community Library

  1925 Exeter Road, Germantown, TN 38138

  Help here

  • Library materials and public computersBorrow books and other materials or use library computers and online resources.Read more
  Call 901-757-7323DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Germantown Parks and Recreation

  2276 West Street, Germantown, TN 38138

  Help here

  • Parks, recreation programs, and facilitiesRegister for recreation activities, sports, trips, and programs at city parks and facilities.Apply online
  Call 901-757-7376DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Germantown website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Second Helpings Food Pantry

  Heartsong Church

  5.5 miles from the center of Germantown

  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

  St. Luke's United Methodist Church Food Pantry

  St. Luke's United Methodist Church

  9.6 miles from the center of Germantown

  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

  9.6 miles from the center of Germantown

  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

• Food pantry

  SVDP Food Pantry

  St. Michael Church

  9.6 miles from the center of Germantown

  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

  Faith Life Outreach

  9.8 miles from the center of Germantown

  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

• Free meals

  Community Lunch

  First Congregational Church

  12 miles from the center of Germantown

  1000 South Cooper Street, Memphis, TN 38104

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue11 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu11 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: People in need

  Call 901-278-6786DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on firstcongo.com, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Germantown

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

Job help near Germantown

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 Germantown. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Memphis

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  14 miles away

  1350 Concourse, Suite 668, Memphis, TN 38104

  Hours: 8:00am. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

  Call 901-707-8426DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Oakland

  Also helps young people

  17 miles away

  6250 Hwy 64, Ste. 8, Oakland, TN 38060

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  Call 901-466-7656DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 1, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Covington

  Also helps young people

  35 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

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 Shelby County

Germantown is in Shelby County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Shelby County Health Department WIC

  814 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
  Call 901-222-9980DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbytnhealth.com

• Child support · State office

  Shelby County Child Support Services

  1980 Nonconnah Blvd., Suite 250, Memphis, TN 38132

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services, case questions, and payments.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 901-432-6700DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services Family Assistance Office

  6941 Winchester Road, Memphis, TN 38115

  Help here

  • Family assistance benefitsApply 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

• Human services · County office

  Shelby County Division of Community Services

  1060 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104

  Help here

  • Resident service connectionsGet help finding county and community services for food, housing, health care, and jobs.Read more
  Call 901-222-2040DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Shelby County Department of Housing

  1075 Mullins Station Road, Memphis, TN 38134

  Help here

  • Home repair and lead programsFind county home repair and lead safety programs for eligible residents.
  • Down payment assistanceLearn about county loan help for eligible home buyers.Read more
  Call 901-222-7600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelby.repair

• Local office · Regional office

  LINC 2-1-1 Memphis

  Help here

  • Community help and referralsCall to get information and referrals to local nonprofit services and other community help.
  Call 211Website

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

Everything in Shelby 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