Humboldt
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Local offices in Humboldt
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Humboldt Housing Authority
3532 Seymour Loop, Humboldt, TN 38343
Help here
- Public housingApply for housing and contact the authority about your housing application.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on humboldthousingtn.net
Utilities · City office
Humboldt Utilities
207 South 13th Avenue, Humboldt, TN 38343
Help here
- Utility service and billsGet electric, gas, water, and wastewater service, pay your bill, or ask questions about your account.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on humboldtutilities.com
Local office · City office
Mayor's Office (City Hall)
1201 Main Street, Humboldt, TN 38343
Help here
- City government servicesVisit or call City Hall for help with city government services and to reach the mayor's office or city clerk.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhumboldt.net
Older adults · City office
Humboldt Senior Citizens Center
202 N. Central Avenue, Humboldt, TN
Help here
- Senior centerContact the center for services and activities for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhumboldt.net
Jobs and training · State office
Tennessee American Job Center - Humboldt
1751 East Main Street, Humboldt, TN 38343
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help searching for work, using job search tools, improving your resume, and finding training.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Library · City office
Humboldt Public Library
115 South 16th Avenue, Humboldt, TN 38343
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and attend programs for adults and children.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on humboldtpublic.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Humboldt first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Second Helpings Food Pantry
Heartsong Church
66 miles from the center of Humboldt800 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
Listed on heartsongchurch.net, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Humboldt
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
Second Harvest Food Bank Of Middle Tennessee Inc
331 Great Circle Road, Nashville, TN 37228
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
West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc.
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
Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council
231 S Wilson St, Dresden, TN 38225-1329
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Gibson County
Humboldt is in Gibson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Tennessee Child Support Office, Trenton
100 South Court Square, Trenton, TN 38382
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Gibson County Office
2205 Highway 45 By-Pass South, Trenton, TN 38382-3637
Help here
- SNAP and Families FirstApply for SNAP or Families First and get help with related benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way of West Tennessee 211
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local support and services in your area.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwwt.org
Public health · State office
Gibson County Community Health Center
1250 Manufacturer's Row, Trenton, TN 38382
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gibsontn.org
Older adults · County office
Gibson County Office on Aging
105 West Front St., Bradford, TN 38316
Help here
- Senior servicesAsk about homemaker, personal care, respite care, and Medicare Part D help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gibsontn.org
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
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
Talk to a person
- Tennessee 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