Medon

Local offices in Medon

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

• Local office · City office

  Medon City Hall

  25 College Street, Medon, TN 38356

  Help here

  • City governmentContact City Hall about city government and municipal matters.
  Call 731-422-6237DirectionsWebsite

  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 Medon first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Second Helpings Food Pantry

  Heartsong Church

  53 miles from the center of Medon

  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

Nonprofits that serve Medon

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

Job help near Medon

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 Medon. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Henderson

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  11 miles away

  TCAT Henderson 1449 White Avenue, Henderson, TN 38340

  Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 7:30AM-4:00PM

  Call 731-989-5160Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 18, 2026

• American Job Center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Jackson

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  13 miles away

  1124 Whitehall Street, Suite 100, Jackson, TN 38301

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

  Call 731-668-2040DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Whiteville

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  19 miles away

  TCAT Whiteville, 1685 US-64, Whiteville, TN 38075

  Hours: 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday

  Call 731-658-4073Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 18, 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 Madison County

Medon is in Madison County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Madison County Child Support Office

  225 Martin Luther King Drive, Suite 140, Jackson, TN 38302

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support cases and services for families.Apply online
  Call 731-423-5880DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Madison County Family Assistance Office

  225 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 4th Floor, South Tower A, Jackson, TN 38301

  Help here

  • Family assistance benefitsApply for food, cash, child care, and health coverage benefits at the local office.Apply online
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Jackson Housing Authority

  125 Preston Street, Jackson, TN 38301

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher.Apply online
  Call 731-422-1671DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Madison County Health Department

  804 N Parkway, Jackson, TN 38305

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet preventive health services, health education, vaccines, family planning, and other health programs.Read more
  • WICGet nutrition support through the Women, Infants, and Children program.
  Call 731-423-3020DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Pathways Behavioral Health Services

  238 Summar Drive, Jackson, TN 38301

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesGet behavioral health support through a local provider serving Madison County.
  Call 800-587-3854DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Madison 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