Federal Nutrition: How to apply for SNAP and CSFP in state
SNAP - https://www.access.ms.gov/consumer/home/
- MDHS SNAP/TANF: 1 (800) 948-3050
- Elderly Simplified Application Project: https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/help/snap/esap/
CSFP - https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/help/seniors/
- Contact Info
- 200 South Lamar St.
Jackson, MS 39201 - 1 (601) 359-4500
- 200 South Lamar St.
Mississippi Food Network - https://www.msfoodnet.org/
- If you or someone you know is in need of emergency food assistance, MFN can help. Use the map below, call 601-353-7286, or e-mail info@msfoodnet.org, and we will be glad to assist you.
State and Local Nutrition: Local meals on wheels, food pantries, community meals, etc.
Meals On Wheels – nearest regional office is in Tupelo. Can call them at 662-844-1441
Lasagna Love - https://lasagnalove.org/request-a-meal/
- Lasagna Love is a global grassroots movement powered by volunteers who believe in the simple act of kindness by cooking and delivering homemade lasagna to neighbors in need. In most areas, you can expect to hear from us within approximately four weeks. However, due to significant increases in requests, it may take longer than we would like to match you with an available volunteer.
Alcorn County Human Resource Agency: (662) 286-7749
- Can connect you with local Meals on Wheels and coordinate senior meals
Alcorn Senior Citizen Center — 1300 Washington St; (662) 286-7747
- Can connect you with local Meals on Wheels and coordinate senior meals
Food Pantries:
- Amen Food Pantry
- 104B W Linden St
- (662) 286-9623
- Mon, Wed & Fri, 10am–12pm
- Pantry connected to the local United Methodist church
- Drive-up service available.
- Church of the Crossroads
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12pm-3pm
- 2037 HWY 72 East
- 662-286-6838
- Tate Baptist Church
- Thursday 10am
- 1201 Harper Road
- 662-286-2935
Mississippi Statewide Help Line – 211 (can find additional food resources by zip code)
Elder Care: Caregiver assistance, local area on aging, etc.
Alcorn Senior Citizen Center / Alcorn County Human Resource Agency
- 1300 Washington St
- Senior Center: (662) 286-7747
- Human Resource Agency: (662) 286-7749
- North Mississippi aging network serves Alcorn County and can link seniors and caregivers to home-based services, respite care, transportation, and caregiver support programs funded through the Older Americans Act.
Northeast Mississippi PDD/AAA: https://www.nempdd.com/
- (662) 728-6248
- 619 East Parker Drive, P. O. Box 600, Booneville, MS 38829
- 300 Childs St
- (662) 287-5157
- Local organization that helps coordinate elder care assistance and community welfare services.
A First Name Basis – Corinth — 401 E Waldron St, Suite A
- (662) 913-8187 | Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm
- afirstnamebasis.com
- Provides in-home personal care aides, housekeeping assistance, and companion care for seniors. Well-reviewed by clients for compassionate, patient caregivers.
Help at Home — 607 Cruise St
- (662) 286-9686 | Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
- helpathome.com
- National in-home care provider with a local Corinth office offering personal care assistance for seniors and people with disabilities.
Mississippi's DAAS (Division of Aging & Adult Services)
- Call 1-800-948-3090 for statewide caregiver support, respite care funding, and elder care referrals.
Eldercare Locator (federal)
- Call 1-800-677-1116 (free, Mon–Fri) to find local services by zip code — great for caregivers who aren't sure where to start.
211 Mississippi: Dial 211 anytime for a live referral specialist who can connect you to local resources.
Transportation: Senior transportation
Alcorn Senior Citizen Center / Alcorn County Human Resource Agency
- 1300 Washington St
- (662) 286-7747 | (662) 286-7749
- Through the Area Agency on Aging and Older Americans Act funding, this office can connect seniors with subsidized or free ride programs for medical appointments, grocery trips, and other essential errands.
Northeast Community Services
- 3112 E Shiloh Rd
- (662) 286-9263
- This community action agency may offer transportation assistance for low-income and elderly residents in Alcorn County. Call to ask what's currently available
🚗 Local Ride Services
Liberty Cab Taxi Service - Corinth's local taxi company
- 303 Taylor St
- (662) 286-6513
- Mon–Wed 7am–6pm, Thu–Sat 7am–midnight, closed Sunday.
Anchored Transit Corp - A local transportation service operating around the clock
- 169 County Rd 509
- (305) 812-6372
- Available 24/7
🚑 Medical Transportation
Transcare Ambulance Services
- 210 Alcorn Dr
- (662) 287-9110
- tcalcorn.com
- Provides both emergency and non-emergency medical transport for seniors who need rides to medical appointments, procedures, or facilities.
💡 Additional Tips & Statewide Resources:
- Mississippi TRIP (Transportation Reimbursement & Information Program): Call 1-888-328-8747 — helps low-income seniors get reimbursed for mileage when a volunteer or family member drives them to medical appointments.
- Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT): If a senior is on Mississippi Medicaid, they may qualify for free rides to medical appointments. Call 1-800-421-2408 to arrange.
- 211 Mississippi: Dial 211 for a live specialist who can locate the most current local ride programs by zip code.
- Eldercare Locator: Call 1-800-677-1116 (Mon–Fri) to find senior transportation options through the national aging network.
- ITNAmerica (itntennessee.org covers some NE MS areas): A volunteer-based senior ride network — worth checking if service has expanded to Alcorn County.
- Healthcare Assistance:
- Rx Assistance:
- Medicare Rx Assistance:
- Insulin Assistance:
- EyeCare America: eligible patients can receive a free eye exam plus a one year follow up for any condition diagnosed in the initial exam.
- National Institute of Health: provides information for several organizations that can assist with eye exams, eyeglasses, and eye-related prescriptions.
- National Ramp: provides information and resources for obtaining a ramp.
- Paying for Senior Care: provides information for state assistance programs for Durable Medical Equipment.
- Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (Veterans- press 1)
- Adult Maltreatment Hotline: 800-482-8049
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish, and 200+ through interpretation service
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- Crisis Services & Suicide Prevention: Dial 988
Housing: Rental assistance, home cleaning and repair assistance, utility assistance, etc.
🏠 Rental Assistance & Affordable Housing
Corinth Housing Authority
- 1101 Cruise St
- 📞 (662) 287-1489
- corinthhousingauthority.org
- Mon–Thu 8am–5pm
- Manages public housing units and administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for low-income seniors.
Tennessee Valley Regional Housing Authority (TVRHA)
- 1210 Proper St
- (662) 286-8437
- tvrha.com
- Provides Section 8 vouchers and manages multiple subsidized housing communities in Corinth. Also operates Hickory Terrace Apartments (223 Hickory Terrace, (662) 286-3098) and other sites.
Utilities/Rental Assistance:
NE Community Services
- 3112 N. Shiloh Road
- 662-286-9263
Corinth Welfare Association
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-12pm
- 2nd Floor of City Hall
- 662-287-5157
St. James Catholic Church
- 3189 N. Harper Road
- 662-287-1051
Salvation Army Corinth
- 2200 Lackey Dr
- (662) 287-6979 |
- Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
- Provides emergency rental and utility assistance to seniors and families in crisis.
🏡 Affordable Senior Apartment Communities
Corinthian Arbors — 3121 N Harper Rd
- (662) 286-0028
- unitedchurchhomes.org
- Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm
- Income-based senior apartments operated by United Church Homes.
Happy Days Apartments
- 1629 Hamilton Cir
- (662) 287-0109
- Senior-friendly affordable community.
Hickory Terrace Apartments (TVRHA)
- 223 Hickory Terrace
- (662) 286-3098
- Subsidized community housing managed by Tennessee Valley Regional Housing.
💡 Utility Assistance
Northeast Community Services (NEMCAP)
- 3112 E Shiloh Rd
- (662) 286-9263
- The primary local agency for LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) — federally funded help with electric, gas, and heating/cooling bills for low-income and elderly residents. Also administers Weatherization Assistance to improve home energy efficiency at no cost.
TVA Power Services Center
- 2111 S Tate St
- (662) 286-2240
- Local TVA office. Through TVA's EnergyRight program and local power distributors, seniors may qualify for bill credits, energy audits, and efficiency upgrades.
Salvation Army Corinth
- 2200 Lackey Dr
- (662) 287-6979
- Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
- Also assists with one-time emergency utility payments to prevent shutoffs.
Crosswind
- 703 Tate St
- (662) 287-5600
- Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
- Local nonprofit that may provide emergency utility assistance — call to ask about current availability.
USDA Rural Development Office
- 205 E Eastport St, Iuka (serves Alcorn County)
- (662) 423-3626
- Administers the Section 504 Home Repair Program — provides loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 (for seniors 62+) for critical home repairs to remove health and safety hazards.
Northeast Community Services (NEMCAP)
- 3112 E Shiloh Rd
- (662) 286-9263
- In addition to utility help, administers the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) — free insulation, HVAC tune-ups, window sealing, and other energy efficiency improvements for income-eligible homeowners and renters.
Alcorn County Human Resource Agency
- 1300 Washington St
- (662) 286-7749
- Can refer seniors to home repair and modification programs through the Area Agency on Aging network, including minor home modification grants for fall prevention and accessibility.
- Mississippi Home Corporation (HELP Program): Mortgage and rental assistance — call (601) 718-4642 or visit mshomecorp.com
- 211 Mississippi: Dial 211 anytime for a live specialist to find current rental, utility, and repair help by zip code
- HUD Housing Counseling (free): Call 1-800-569-4287 for free advice on rental rights, housing options, and avoiding eviction
- Mississippi Legal Services (free legal aid for seniors): Call 1-800-959-6752 for help with housing rights, lease disputes, and benefit denials
- Alcorn Electric Power Association: May have budget billing and low-income senior rate programs — call to ask about assistance options in your area
Enrichment: Senior centers, community activities, etc.
Alcorn Senior Citizen Center
- 1300 Washington St, Corinth, MS 38834
- 662-286-7747
- The heart of senior social life in Corinth. Regularly scheduled activities include Bingo twice a week, Bluegrass Music nights on Thursdays (winter), a Cancer Support Group, field trips, and other community gatherings. Also serves as the launching point for senior meals and service referrals.
Resource Guide: https://crosswind.ms/files/Community-Resources1.pdf
💡 Additional Enrichment Tips
- Senior Center Field Trips: The Alcorn Senior Citizen Center regularly organizes group outings — call (662) 286-7747 to get on their list.
- SilverSneakers: Ask your Medicare Advantage or supplemental insurance plan if you qualify for SilverSneakers — a free gym membership benefit available at participating locations. Call 1-888-423-4632 to check eligibility.
- AARP Mississippi: Visit aarp.org/ms or call 1-888-687-2277 for virtual and in-person programs, classes, social events, and volunteer opportunities tailored to adults 50+.
- University of Mississippi Extension (Alcorn County): The county extension office may offer gardening clubs, cooking classes, and educational workshops. Call (662) 286-7755 to ask about current programming.
- Local Churches: Many Corinth-area churches host senior fellowships, lunch programs, day trips, and Bible studies that are open to all. The Alcorn Senior Center can often point you toward the most active ones.