Grace Episcopal Church
Food pantry, a Mississippi Food Network partner.
- Hours
- Thursday, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Address
- 161 E Peace St, Canton, MS 39046
Call first. Hours come from the Mississippi Food Network map. Please call to confirm before you go.
Madison County, Mississippi
Free help in Canton, Mississippi
9 places in Canton, plus 10 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.
Food pantries and meals in Canton4
All food help in Canton →Food across Madison County →
MADCAAP Food Pantry
Food pantry, a Mississippi Food Network partner.
- Hours
- Monday, 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- Address
- 181 Watford Parkway Dr, Canton, MS 39046
Call first. Hours come from the Mississippi Food Network map. Please call to confirm before you go.
Mallory Comm. HC FP
Food pantry, a Mississippi Food Network partner.
- Hours
- Wednesday, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- Address
- 276 Nissan Parkway Suite 100, Canton, MS 39046
Call first. Hours come from the Mississippi Food Network map. Please call to confirm before you go.
Our Daily Bread
Free meals, a Mississippi Food Network partner.
- Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
- Address
- 313 W. Franklin Street, Canton, MS 39046
Call first. Hours come from the Mississippi Food Network map. Please call to confirm before you go.
Utility bills and rent help in Canton1
Madison Co Citizens Serv.
Community action agency: help paying light and gas bills (LIHEAP), and, when funds allow, emergency rent help and other family programs. Call to ask what help is open now.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
- Address
- 1883 HWY 42 Suite M, Canton, MS 39046
Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.
Housing in Canton1
The Housing Authority of the City of Canton
Public housing (low-rent apartments) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
- Address
- 120 Faith Ln, Canton, MS 39046
Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.
Health and dental in Canton2
Health across Madison County →
G. A. Carmichael Family Health Center
Community health center run by G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
- Address
- 1668 W Peace St, Canton, MS 39046
Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.
Mallory CHC, Women's and Family Health Center
Community health center run by DR. Arenia C. Mallory Community Health Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
- Address
- 276 Nissan Pkwy, Canton, MS 39046
Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.
Government offices in Canton1
All offices help in Canton →Offices across Madison County →
MDHS Madison County Office
Mississippi Department of Human Services county office for SNAP food benefits (food stamps), TANF cash help and other MDHS programs. Apply or ask about your case here.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
- Address
- 867 Martin Luther King, Canton, MS 39046
Call first. Office hours are not listed. Call first.
Also helps people in Canton10
These serve more than one town. Check each listing for who they serve.
Mississippi Center for Legal Services
Free civil legal help for people with low income, funded by the federal Legal Services Corporation: evictions and housing, family law and protective orders, public benefits, consumer debt and more. Call or apply online; they will tell you if they can take your case.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.
Young Williams Child Support Office - Ridgeland
Mississippi child support office, run for MDHS. It helps parents open a child support case, establish paternity, and set up or enforce support orders.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
- Address
- 950 E County Line Road, Suite G, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.
Mississippi Child Abuse Hotline (MDCPS)
Report abuse or neglect of a child to the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. If a child is in danger right now, call 911 first.
- Hours
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Mississippi SNAP and TANF Customer Service (MDHS)
The Mississippi Department of Human Services line for SNAP food benefits (food stamps) and TANF cash help. Apply or ask about a case.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
Mississippi Child Support Call Center
The MDHS child support call center. Ask about a case or payments, or how to apply for child support services.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.
- Hours
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.
- Hours
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish. You can also text your ZIP code to 435748.
- Hours
- Open 24 hours a day, every day
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.
- Hours
- Open 24 hours a day, every day
VA national phone lines
VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.
- Hours
- Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern
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Questions people ask in Canton
Where can I get free food in Canton, Mississippi?
We have confirmed 4 places that can help in Canton: Grace Episcopal Church (Thursday, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM), (601) 859-2680, call first; MADCAAP Food Pantry (Monday, 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM), (601) 407-1404, call first; Mallory Comm. HC FP (Wednesday, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM), (601) 855-5275, call first. 1 more is listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Canton, Mississippi?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Canton: Madison Co Citizens Serv., (601) 855-5710. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get housing help in Canton, Mississippi?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Canton: The Housing Authority of the City of Canton, (601) 859-4032. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Canton, Mississippi?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Canton: G. A. Carmichael Family Health Center, (601) 859-5213, call first; Mallory CHC, Women's and Family Health Center, (601) 859-1798, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Canton, Mississippi?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Canton: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Canton, Mississippi?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Canton: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
Where can I get free legal help in Canton, Mississippi?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Canton: Mississippi Center for Legal Services, (800) 519-2915. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
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