A place to begin, close to home
Practical help and useful contacts for people in and around Richland, Mississippi.
In your community
Call before making a trip. Ask about current services, hours, access needs and any charges.
Grace Harvest — First Baptist Richland
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
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
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.
Beyond city limits
Some help is outside Richland. 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 Richland congregation with information about worship, family ministries and service. Its Grace Harvest pantry is listed above with its own appointment contact.
Use the church’s own site for church activities. For food assistance, use the Grace Harvest appointment instructions.
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’s current public-service information, municipal contacts and department links.
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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