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Rankin
County.

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

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Rankin 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

South Central CAA — energy-bill help

The agency lists home-energy assistance for eligible Rankin County households. It decides eligibility and whether help is available.

(769) 235-8224

Choose option 2. The agency asks you to complete its official pre-application, then call for an appointment. Ask about current requirements before sending documents. Apply directly with the agency; MTA does not receive your application.

Visit official resource

Mississippi Department of Human Services

MDHS Rankin County Office

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

(601) 825-8820

The official contact page lists offices statewide. Find Rankin 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 Rankin 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.

Ever Reaching Community Outreach

Food, clothing & baby supplies

This volunteer-led organization in Pelahatchie offers food, clothing, baby supplies and other essentials. It does not provide financial assistance.

Call about current supplies, the area served and visiting requirements before making a trip.

Florence Public Library

Help with printed or scanned forms

Need to print, copy, scan or fax a document? The library lists these services at 115 West Main Street in Florence.

Ask about current charges, computer access and any help you need before visiting. Keep private documents with you or the agency that needs them.

South Central Community Action Agency

Rides for adults age 60 and older

The agency lists transportation for Rankin residents age 60 or older who do not live in a long-term care facility. Published trip purposes include medical visits and visits to social-service agencies.

Call and choose option 1. Ask about booking, accessibility, available rides and any charges.

MSU Extension — Rankin County

Nutrition & practical family learning

The county office lists nutrition education, family health and community-development staff at 601 Marquette Road in Brandon.

Ask which current programs or learning resources could help your family.

Florence Community Center

Community activities & gathering space

The city lists its community center at 437 South Church Street, beside Hemphill Park.

Call the Parks Department about current activities, access needs, reservations and any charges before planning a visit or event.

Pelahatchie Public Library

Help with printed or scanned forms

The library at 718 Second Street lists printing, copying, scanning, faxing, wireless printing and staff assistance.

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

Brandon Public Library

Help with printed or scanned forms

The library at 1475 West Government Street lists printing, copying, scanning, faxing, wireless printing and access to library technology.

Call about current hours, charges, computer access and any help you need before visiting. Keep private documents with you or the agency that needs them.

City of Brandon Senior Services

Activities for adults age 55 and older

The city lists activities for adults age 55 and older at 1000 Municipal Drive, with a calendar of senior programs.

Ask about current activities, registration, access needs, any charges and whether the program fits your needs before a visit.

Pearl Public Library

Help with printed or scanned forms

The library at 2416 Old Brandon Road lists printing, copying, scanning, faxing, wireless printing, technology access and notary appointments.

Call about current hours, charges and any appointment or identification requirements. Keep private documents with you or the agency that needs them.

City of Pearl Senior Services

Activities for adults age 55 and older

The city lists special events for adults age 55 and older at the Pearl Senior Center, 110 Valentour Road.

Call the number published on the senior-services page about the current calendar, registration, residency requirements, access needs and any charges.

G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Public Library

Help with printed or scanned forms

The Flowood library at 103 Winners Circle lists printing, copying, scanning, wireless printing, technology access and research assistance.

Call about current hours, charges, computer access and any help you need before visiting. Keep private documents with you or the agency that needs them.

City of Flowood — Primetime Seniors

Senior activities & community connections

The city lists a senior-adults coordinator and Primetime Seniors activities at the Flowood library.

Ask the coordinator about the current calendar, who can attend, registration, accessibility and any charges before a visit.

Grace Harvest — First Baptist Richland

Food assistance by appointment

The church describes Grace Harvest as a food pantry for Richland residents who need food. Appointments are required.

Call the pantry appointment line and leave a voicemail if no one answers. Confirm residency rules, required documents, the next distribution and current availability before traveling.

Richland Public Library

Help with printed or scanned forms

The library at 370 Scarbrough Street lists printing, copying, scanning, faxing, wireless printing, technology access and staff assistance.

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

City of Richland Senior Center

Senior activities & community connections

The city staff directory lists a Senior Services Activities Coordinator and a direct contact number for its Senior Center.

Ask about current programs, the meeting location, who can attend, registration, access needs and any charges before a visit.

Puckett Public Library

Help with printed or scanned forms

The library at 118 Cemetery Road lists printing, copying, scanning, faxing, wireless printing and staff assistance.

Call before making a trip because opening hours vary by day. Ask about document-service charges and any help you need. Keep private documents with you or the agency that needs them.

Puckett Elementary — Rankin County School District

School & family contacts

The district’s Puckett Zone page lists Puckett Elementary for pre-kindergarten through sixth grade and Puckett High for grades seven through twelve.

Call the elementary office for elementary-school questions. Use the district page for the high-school contact. Ask the responsible school about enrollment and required records; keep private student information with the school.

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 Rankin 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.

Explore the church preview ↗
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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.

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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