Salvation Army Jackson and Harrison County Mississippi assistance programs.
The Salvation Army in Jackson County provides family services, emergency financial aid (utilities, mortgages, medications) and other resources to the low income and people facing poverty. The assistance programs offered by this corps center extend to the nearby areas of Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, and Stone County Mississippi. Find more details on free school supplies, emergency assistance, Christmas toy programs, shelters and more in the Jackson County area below.
Get free food, financial help, housing and more from Jackson County Salvation Army
The Center of Hope provides emergency shelter and short term housing for people facing eviction and the homeless. Eligible clients can not only stay up to 14 consecutive days for free in the Emergency Shelter Program (ESP), but they will also receive case management during their stay in the Salvation Army facility. In addition, people can also stay up to 4 months in the Work Program. There are even local hotel vouchers for the homeless in the community.
Families can receive food assistance, groceries, canned goods, etc. from the Food Pantry at most once every 3 months. Individuals that are hungry, families that need food for their children, and others can receive grocery items from the Harrison and Jackson centers. Budgeting classes may be required to be taken by the applicant before they can get additional assistance from the Salvation Army.
Diapers may be distributed too. In order to receive free or low cost diaper assistance, it must have been at least 3 months since the client last requested help. As with the food pantry mentioned above, additional budgeting class or case management may be required before someone is provided diapers.
Utility bill assistance may be paid out in an emergency. In order to receive financial assistance for paying utility or cooling bills, it has to have been at least 1 year since the last time The Salvation Army assisted an individual. Additional social services and financial workshops are mandatory.
Funding is very limited, and not every time you come into a Salvation Army Center in Harrison or Jackson County Mississippi will you be guaranteed to be assisted with your needs. Do note though that if the Salvation Army cannot assist you with paying your bills, they will do their best to give you information on and access to other agencies that might be able to assist you with paying energy bills.
An applicant will need to bring proof of their hardship, including, but not limited to, information on monthly Rent/ Mortgage payments, any outstanding loans, Financial Crisis Documentation, copies of credit card statements, medical expenses, and more.
Additional programs offered can provide one or more of the following emergency assistance services. This can come in many fashions. There is clothing Assistance, Food Pantry, or School Uniforms. Other Salvation Army programs in Jackson County include Utilities Assistance, Rent and Mortgage Assistance, or Bus Passes. Other program can offer Referrals, Budgeting Classes, Back to School Supplies Assistance, and just general Information, including on emergency utility bill help in Mississippi.
Free seasonal and holiday assistance programs
Angel Tree Christmas Assistance Program is a key holiday service provided by the Salvation Army. People who are struggling financially, and who have children, can register, and the period to sign up usually starts in October. The Angel Tree program aims to give children from low income families in Stone and Jackson Counties, and people who need help a gift, clothing or toy. Aid is for those who are between the ages of 0-12 years.
Thrift stores are always operated by the Salvation Army. They will provide residents of Mississippi with low cost or affordable goods and household products, including items like clothing, appliances, furniture, and household items. They are always in need of donated goods as well that are in decent condition. In some cases free items are given out, such as to Jackson County MS area families (or individuals) that are facing a crisis, such as women fleeing violence or people recovering from a disaster.
Donations from the community will allow the organization to extend their programs and assistance to more people in the Mississippi region. Items can be donated to Family Store, 52 Virginia St, Lucedale, Mississippi 39452. Phone 601-766-3577
Applying for Salvation Army services in Jackson County area
The locations offer a wide variety of programs, including low cost thrift stores, free food or meals, and some emergency funds for critical bills. The Salvation Army has multiple locations in the region.
- Jackson County Residents can call their local Salvation Army at 3217 Nathan Hale, Pascagoula, MS, call (228)762-7222.
- Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, and Stone County, 2019 22nd St, Gulfport, Mississippi 39501, dial (228) 868-1188
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