A place to begin, close to home
Practical help and useful contacts for people in and around Jackson, Mississippi.
In your community
Call before making a trip. Ask about current services, hours, access needs and any charges.
Stewpot Community Services
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
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.
Beyond city limits
Some help is outside Jackson. Ask each provider whether it serves your address and what you need before traveling.
Use the county page for published MDHS and community-action contacts. You can use these resources even if your community is not listed.
Second Harvest — Morrison Heights
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.
MSU Extension — Hinds County
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.
Mississippi 211
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.
Living nearby does not establish eligibility. Confirm the provider’s current rules, required documents, booking and any costs.
Churches & neighbors serving together
These are some local congregations with public contact information. This is a starting list; a listing does not mean a church has joined MTA or agreed to provide assistance.
Local congregation
A congregation in downtown Jackson with public information about worship, ministries and ways to connect.
Use the church’s own website for current activities, visitor information and contact details.
Visit the church’s own website ↗Start by asking an existing provider what would be useful. Confirm the role, timing, any requirements and costs before planning an activity.
Local public services
Find city departments, public-service information, resident resources and official municipal contacts.
Find local government contacts ↗Contact the responsible provider directly for assistance. Public assistance must not depend on MTA or church participation.
Keep household records and personal financial details with you or the agency that needs them. This page does not ask you to upload them.
See all Hinds County resources ↗A private place to begin
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Public listings checked November 4, 2026. Contact information was checked against published sources, not by phone. Services, eligibility, available funds, partnerships and local MTA classes are separate matters to confirm.
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