Assistance programs in Grenada, Attala, and Carroll County
Struggling families in the area can get both emergency help as well as long term support. There are charities, churches and government organizations that provide money to pay back rent or utility bills. Or get free food, clothes, cash assistance to pay bills and other stuff in the Attala, Grenada and Carroll County area, with places to apply at below.
Anyone that is struggling can get help - whether it is funds to pay a bill or case management. Priority is often for senior citizens, the disabled and people with kids, including single moms.
Organizations that help with paying bills or that give out free items
Most individuals and families who need help during this difficult times contact Central Mississippi, Inc., which is the local community action agency. They are based in Winona, Mississippi and support the areas of Carroll, Attala, and Grenada County. Programs and services are available for the following.
- Case managers provide housing counseling, limited financial help with rent, mortgage relief and advice on landlord/tenant rights, with section 8 vouchers are offered.
- Grants to pay utility bills, including LIHEAP in Carroll and Grenada County, as well as free Weatherization Services and energy conservation programs. Locate more Mississippi energy assistance programs.
Additional social services include case management, employment, job training, self-sufficiency and participation in community affairs in Attala and Grenada. Free government car vouchers may be provided to those without transportation or a car, which is essential in becoming employed. Call Central Mississippi, Inc. at (662) 283-4781. There are many other employment focused services too and find how to get help from Central Mississippi community action.
Helping Hands of Attala County - This non-profit agency provides services including a clothing closet, food pantry, and thrift store. In some cases emergency financial help can be provided to families with an eviction or shut off notice. Address is 14117 Attala Road 4202, Kosciusko, Mississippi 39090. Phone (662) 289-7031
Mississippi State University Extension helps the rural community, in particular farm workers. Whether gardening classes or information on free pet food, vet care, and similar support, the organization tries to help people in need. Veterinarians from the facility also offer help, including free care from a veterinarian near you, that can help people with little money. The location is 1240 Fairground Road, Grenada, MS 38901. Call (662) 226-2061.
Grenada Food Pantry helps low-income families, the homeless and people in need. They have free shelf stable groceries as well as a soup kitchen. There is produce, dairy and other support from 19 Green St, Grenada, MS 38901. Call 404-435-1290 or 662-417-6210.
Mississippi Department of Human Services has multiple offices in each county, as noted below. They help people living in or near poverty apply for government benefits including TANF cash assistance, food stamps, or SSI. They also offer free day care and help with child abuse/neglect. The DHS offices are below.
- 1240 Fairground Road, Grenada, MS 38901. Call (662) 226-1971
- 717 Fairground Road, Kosciusko, MS 39090. Dial (662) 289-4481
Grenada WIN Job Center helps people get unemployment benefits and/or a new job. They coordinate job fairs, have a free computer lab with internet access and offer other support. There is also cash assistance to help pay bills for people impacted by outsourcing, as the main federal program that does this is the Trade Adjustment Assistance Programs. The office is at 1229 Sunset Drive, Grenada, MS 38901. Call (662) 226-2911
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