Role: county government and elected-office contacts; geography: Grenada County seat at 59 Green Street, Grenada; cost/eligibility: call to confirm which office handles the concern; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a hoarding-support service | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Grenada County Board of Supervisors
The Mississippi Association of Supervisors profile identifies Grenada as the county seat and lists the Board of Supervisors at 662-226-1821. Ask which county office handles your question and whether it serves your address.
Role: city information, municipal service routing, and utility contacts; geography: City of Grenada; cost/eligibility: call to confirm residency, account, and service rules; emergency limit: municipal contact is not a substitute for 911 | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
City of Grenada — City Hall and municipal services
The City lists City Hall at 108 South Main Street and 662-226-8820, with business hours posted Monday through Friday. Confirm whether the address is within city limits and which department handles the issue.
Role: urgent city public-safety hazard or municipal water, power, or sewer failure routing; geography: City of Grenada; cost/eligibility: call only for listed urgent municipal issues; emergency limit: not a replacement for 911 when life, fire, or immediate physical safety is at risk | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
City of Grenada — after-hours municipal hazard or utility issue
The City directs residents to call 662-226-1211 for urgent after-hours public-safety hazards or utility failures. Confirm that the issue is a city responsibility; use 911 for immediate danger.
Role: public housing and affordable-housing information; geography: Grenada is within the authority's listed service area; cost/eligibility: contact the authority to confirm unit, application, waitlist, screening, rent, and accessibility rules; emergency limit: housing is not immediate shelter and availability is not guaranteed | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Mississippi Regional Housing Authority IV — Grenada-area housing
MRHA IV lists Grenada-area Oakwood Hills housing and says its programs serve specified cities and counties. Call 662-327-4121 to confirm the current Grenada office, program, application status, and waitlist.
Role: federal housing information and referral pathways; geography: Mississippi; cost/eligibility: call 211 and press 6 for homeless services, or ask HUD-approved counselors about eligibility; emergency limit: HUD is not a direct shelter provider and cannot promise placement | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
HUD Mississippi — homelessness and housing navigation
HUD directs people at risk of or experiencing homelessness to 211 and notes that it is not a direct-service provider. Confirm local intake, safety, eligibility, and openings; use emergency services for immediate danger.
Role: local food assistance; geography: 19 Green Street, Grenada County; cost/eligibility: its participant page asks for an application and proof of income and Grenada County residence; confirm any current ID or recertification rules; emergency limit: not shelter or crisis response | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Grenada Food Pantry
The pantry publishes distribution information and asks applicants to verify their income and Grenada County residency documents. Dates, hours, and documentation can change; contact the pantry before traveling.
Role: state human-services office for benefit and program questions; geography: 1240 Fairground Road, Suite B, Grenada; cost/eligibility: ask the office about program-specific eligibility and documents; emergency limit: routine benefits assistance, not emergency food distribution or medical response | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Mississippi Department of Human Services — Grenada County office
MDHS lists its Grenada County office at 662-226-1971. Call before visiting to confirm hours, the right program contact, application steps, and current required documents.
Role: community-action program information, including energy-assistance referral; geography: Grenada/Yalobusha office at 17 First Street, Grenada; cost/eligibility: confirm current program funding, application dates, income rules, and documents; emergency limit: funding and utility protection are not guaranteed | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Central Mississippi Inc. — community action and energy assistance
The Mississippi Department of Human Services lists Central Mississippi Inc.'s Grenada/Yalobusha office at 662-226-7953. Ask whether LIHEAP, weatherization, or another program is currently open and what documents are required.
Role: county public-health clinic and WIC services; geography: 1240 Fairground Road, Suite A, Grenada; cost/eligibility: ask about appointments, service eligibility, and fees; emergency limit: clinic services are not emergency medical care | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Grenada County Health Department
The Mississippi State Department of Health lists clinic hours on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and WIC hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Some services require appointments; call to confirm current hours and access.
Role: hospital and specialty medical services; geography: 960 JK Avent Drive, Grenada; cost/eligibility: ask about the needed service, insurance, appointments, and payment; emergency limit: this guide does not triage medical symptoms—call 911 for urgent medical need | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
UMMC Grenada Hospital
UMMC lists Grenada Hospital and multiple clinical specialties at this location. Call to verify that the service you need is offered there, current intake, and payment arrangements.
Role: public library, information, and digital resources; geography: Grenada County and surrounding communities; cost/eligibility: library-card residency and nonresident rules apply—confirm directly; emergency limit: library services are not crisis, housing, or medical care | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Elizabeth Jones Library
The library describes itself as serving Grenada County and surrounding counties. Its card information lists proof-of-address requirements for physical cards; ask about current hours, card options, and accessible services.
Role: employment and workforce-service navigation; geography: 1229 Sunset Drive, Grenada; cost/eligibility: contact the center about appointments, program eligibility, and required documents; emergency limit: employment services are not income replacement or emergency assistance | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Grenada WIN Job Center
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security lists a Grenada WIN Job Center at 1229 Sunset Drive. Confirm current hours and the services available before visiting.
Role: aging and disability service navigation and information; geography: Mississippi, including Grenada County; cost/eligibility: call to discuss needs and program-specific screening; emergency limit: referral navigation, not emergency response or guaranteed service placement | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Mississippi Access to Care Helpline
Mississippi MDHS lists the Access to Care Helpline at 844-822-4622 for help finding services, answering insurance questions, and exploring long-term-care options. Ask about local availability and eligibility.
Role: civil legal-aid intake and referrals; geography: service-area listing includes Grenada County; cost/eligibility: financial and case-type rules apply—confirm current coverage and intake; emergency limit: not criminal defense, emergency shelter, or legal advice through this guide | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Mississippi Legal Services — North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
The Mississippi Legal Services directory lists Grenada County in North Mississippi Rural Legal Services' service area and describes income and civil-case limits. Confirm the current intake office, eligibility, deadlines, and whether the issue is covered.
Role: referral navigation for community services and homeless services; geography: Mississippi; cost/eligibility: HUD recommends calling 211 and pressing 6 for homeless services; confirm referral provider rules; emergency limit: referral line does not guarantee shelter or placement | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Mississippi 211 — housing and community-service referrals
Use 211 to ask about current local housing, shelter, food, and utility referral options. HUD notes that if 211 is unavailable, a ZIP-code search can locate the appropriate local number. Call 911 for immediate danger.
Role: state food-benefit application and eligibility information; geography: Mississippi, including Grenada County; cost/eligibility: household income and program rules apply; emergency limit: application processing is not same-day food or emergency response | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Mississippi Department of Human Services — SNAP and food benefits
MDHS explains SNAP and other food programs and points residents to county offices and pantry referrals. Confirm current application methods, household rules, documents, and processing times.
Role: aging, caregiver, and older-adult service navigation; geography: Mississippi, including Grenada County; cost/eligibility: ask about age, disability, income, and program criteria; emergency limit: routine navigation is not emergency response | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Mississippi Department of Human Services — aging and caregiver programs
MDHS describes programs that may include home-delivered meals, Medicare enrollment help, and support for caregivers. Contact the state or local Area Agency on Aging to verify service availability, eligibility, and any contribution.
Role: federal housing-information and counseling pathways; geography: Mississippi; cost/eligibility: ask housing providers about income, screening, rent, and accessibility rules; emergency limit: information does not provide a unit or guarantee placement | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
HUD Mississippi — affordable housing search
HUD's Mississippi page points residents toward housing counselors, affordable-housing information, and local referrals. Verify any property's current status and application details directly.
Role: statewide clinic-appointment and WIC information; geography: Mississippi; cost/eligibility: WIC and clinical program eligibility applies; emergency limit: appointment line is not emergency medical dispatch | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.
Mississippi State Department of Health — WIC and clinic appointment information
MSDH provides an appointment line and explains that some clinic services require an appointment while walk-ins are limited. Call the Grenada County office for current hours and program requirements.