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Hinds
County.

Practical resources for churches, local governments, and neighbors in Hinds County, Mississippi.

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Hinds County, Mississippi

Closer to home

Your community.

Choose a city, town or village. For unincorporated communities, use the county resources below. Places crossing county lines appear in each county.

Statewide coverage and sources ↗

Start with the need in front of you

Find local help

Contact these public resources directly. You do not need to join MTA to ask about assistance.

Food close to home

Find a food pantry nearby

Food banks can help you find nearby food pantries and meal programs. This is separate from applying for SNAP food benefits.

Open the finder and enter your ZIP code there. Ask the food bank where to pick up food near you; a food-bank warehouse may not hand out food directly.

Find a food bank or pantry ↗

Ask the local program about current hours, the area it serves and anything you need to bring before making a trip.

The search takes place on Feeding America’s website. MTA does not collect your ZIP code through this link.

Basic needs & local support

Hinds County HRA

A community-action contact listed by MDHS for Hinds County. Ask about energy-bill help and referrals for other basic needs; confirm current programs and availability with the agency.

(601) 923-3950

On the MDHS page, type Hinds and choose the county to see its current CAA contact.

Open directory & choose this county

Mississippi Department of Human Services

MDHS Hinds County Office

A local MDHS contact for Hinds County. Ask where to begin with food assistance, work supports, and other MDHS services.

(601) 362-9892

The official contact page lists offices statewide. Find Hinds County Office in the MDHS County Offices table or use the published phone.

Visit official resource

Contact details were checked against published sources, not by phone. Services, hours, funds, and eligibility must be confirmed with the provider.

Looking for something else?

Choose Hinds County in the state directory for food, housing, transportation, and other services.

Search MDHS My Resources ↗

Work & training

Use the state’s center directory to find a WIN Job Center and ask about employment services.

Find a WIN Job Center ↗

More local resources

Help with
everyday needs.

Choose the kind of help you need. These links go to the providers’ own pages. Call about current services and any costs before a visit.

Second Harvest — Morrison Heights

Food assistance for Hinds County residents

The church lists a food pantry for Hinds County residents, with drive-through registration off McDonald Drive in Clinton. Its instructions ask clients to bring a valid photo ID.

Call to confirm the next distribution, eligibility and required documents before traveling. If you cannot travel by car, ask about access options.

Quisenberry Library

Library programs & places to study

The Clinton branch at 605 East Northside Drive lists study rooms, meeting rooms and programs for children, teens and adults.

Ask about current programs, room access, reservations and any charges. If you need help with technology or documents, ask what the branch currently offers.

Clinton Community Christian Corporation — 4Cs

Family assistance & support for older adults

The agency lists help with food, clothing and essential bills for eligible households in the Clinton Public School District, subject to assessment and resources. It also lists meals and transportation programs for adults age 60 and older.

Ask about the program that fits your need and its current availability. Home-delivered meals and transportation have Clinton residency limits; confirm eligibility, access and any charges directly.

Beverly J. Brown Library

Library learning & technology

The Byram branch at 5901-B Terry Road describes study spaces, educational and technology resources, and programs for children, teens and adults.

Call about current hours, technology access, programs and any document services or charges before a visit. Keep private documents with you or the agency that needs them.

Fountain of Life Church

Ask about food distribution

The church’s own site lists food distribution among its community services in the Byram area. A current distribution date is not listed on this source page.

Call the church office to ask whether distribution is currently available, who it serves, the next date and any requirements. Confirm these details before making a trip.

Raymond Public Library

Printing, computers & local learning

The branch at 126 Court Street lists faxing, printing, computers, Wi-Fi and library programs.

Call about current hours, technology access, document-service charges and any help you need. Keep private documents with you or the agency that needs them.

MSU Extension — Hinds County

Nutrition & practical family learning

The county office at 1500 Raymond Lake Road in Raymond lists nutrition education, family health, youth development and community-resource staff.

Ask which current learning resources or programs could help your household, along with eligibility, registration and any costs.

Stewpot Community Services

Meals & food-pantry information

Stewpot lists a community kitchen, food pantry and meal-delivery programs at 1100 West Capitol Street in Jackson. Requirements differ by program.

Call to ask which program fits your need and confirm current meal or distribution times, eligibility, access and required documents. Contact the provider directly for assistance.

Margaret Walker Alexander Library

Library learning & technology

The branch at 2525 Robinson Street in Jackson lists digital resources, technology classes and programs for children, teens and adults.

Ask about current technology access, classes, programs, document services and any charges. Keep private documents with you or the agency that needs them.

Mississippi 211

Not sure who to call?

This statewide referral service helps people find local resources for needs such as food, housing, utilities and family support.

Call 211 and explain the kind of help you need and where you live. Ask the provider to confirm whether assistance is available.

Public listings checked November 4, 2026. A listing does not mean that a provider has joined MTA. Confirm service area, eligibility and availability directly with the provider.

For churches in Hinds County

Help people take
one wise step.

MTA combines Christian teaching with practical financial education. Begin with a sample and decide whether it could serve your congregation.

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Offer a small, private exercise

Use the one-page worksheet. Personal answers stay with the participant; nothing needs to be submitted.

Open the printable worksheet ↗

Churches serving together

Do one useful
thing together.

Start small. Listen to a neighbor, support a service already at work, and invite willing churches to help.

Four steps to shared service

  1. Listen first. Ask what the person or provider needs. Let them name the goal.
  2. Choose one small task. Ask the provider what help it can use. A public listing does not mean a team or activity is accepted.
  3. Agree before making plans. The provider and willing church leaders agree on roles, timing, requirements, access needs and any costs. Use the provider's own volunteer process.
  4. Check that it helped. Ask the host, and the neighbor if they wish, whether the agreed help was useful. Give any unfinished step one responsible person.

Keep people’s documents, financial details and stories private. Offer MTA learning separately and voluntarily; help must not depend on joining a church or class.

For local government & community teams

Connect people
with a clear next step.

Use public services for immediate needs. Offer MTA’s Christian financial education separately and voluntarily.

Hinds County contacts

Find county government contacts

A current local government website was not verified for this page. Use the Secretary of State’s statewide directory and find Hinds County.

Open the official county directory ↗

A simple way to help

  1. Ask what the person needs now. Use the local contacts above for basic-needs questions.
  2. Confirm the next step with the provider. Ask about service area, appointments, and required documents before a trip.
  3. Share this county page. Let the person choose whether to explore a lesson, worksheet, or budget tool.

Keep household records and personal financial details private. Public assistance must not be conditioned on MTA or church participation.

For anyone ready to begin

Make a little room
for a clearer plan.

Start with what you know. The budget tool explains the next steps.

Create my budget ↗

Sources & keeping this page useful

County contacts were first reviewed November 4, 2026. MDHS county-office phone numbers were rechecked November 8, 2026. This page does not establish a local MTA class, a partnership, available assistance, or eligibility. MTA provides general education; individual situations may require qualified advice.

See something that needs correction? Let MTA know. Please leave out private household information.

A song of gratitude

God I'm Just Grateful — Elevation Worship & Chandler Moore.

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