- For help with utility bills.
LIHEAP- (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) A federally funded program that helps low income households pay their home energy bills. They can help with bill payment assistance, energy crisis assistance, and weatherization.
https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/community/liheap/
Mississippi Power Payment Assistance– Can offer certain individuals who qualify save up to $300 annually.
https://www.mississippipower.com/residential/manage-your-account/payment-assistance.html
- For mortgage payment assistance.
CAA- (Community Action Agency) Offers short-term mortgage and rental assistance.
https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/community/csbg/
- For rent assistance.
CAA- (Community Action Agency) Offers short-term mortgage and rental assistance
https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/community/csbg/
Mississippi Salvation Army- Offers rent assistance and emergency rent assistance.
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/uss/location-search?location=mississippi.
Black Bay Mission- Helps with rent assistance.
https://thebackbaymission.org/find-help/
- For food.
Black Bay Mission- Food pantry located in Gulfport, serving residents of Zip Codes 39530, 39531, or 39540.
https://thebackbaymission.org/find-help/
TheBackPack Program- Provides weekend food packages for children.
To apply, contact your child’s local school or food bank.
MSFoodNet– A website that connects you to food banks by zip code.
https://www.msfoodnet.org/help/
- For clothing.
CradlesToCrayons– provides clothings for children
https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/
ThriftShopper- National thrift store locator, just type in your zip code.
https://www.thethriftshopper.com/
EdwardsStreetFellowship- Low-cost thrift store, as well as food pantry and health clinic.
Helping Mississippians 