A place to begin, close to home
Practical help and useful contacts for people in and around Florence, Mississippi.
In your community
Call before making a trip. Ask about current services, hours, access needs and any charges.
Florence Public Library
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.
Florence Community Center
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.
Beyond city limits
Some help is outside Florence. 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.
Ever Reaching Community Outreach
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.
South Central Community Action Agency
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
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.
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 Florence congregation sharing Money Trap Academy, with information about worship, ministries and ways to connect.
Visit the church’s own website for current activities and MTA information.
Visit the church’s own website ↗Local congregation
A local congregation with public information about worship, family ministries and ways to connect.
Ask the church about its current activities and ways to serve.
Visit the church’s own website ↗Local congregation
A local congregation with a public church-office contact.
Use the church contact page to ask about current activities or ways to connect.
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 the city office for local services, parks, community-center questions and other municipal needs.
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 Rankin 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.
See a correction or another useful local resource? Let MTA know. Please leave out private household information.
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