Comida, Transporte y Empleo
Es más fácil tener una vivienda estable cuando las necesidades básicas están cubiertas. Estos recursos ayudan con la comida, el transporte, la búsqueda de trabajo y otras necesidades que influyen en la estabilidad de la vivienda.
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Numbers to know
- 911Emergency Services (911)24/7
- 988988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline24/7
- 1-800-222-1222Poison Help Line24/7
- 2-1-1LINC 2-1-1 (Memphis Public Libraries & United Way)Library-based staff: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
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| Goodwill Excel Center Memphis official websiteMemphis / Mid-South | A free adult high school diploma program for people 18 and older, with industry certifications, on-site child care during classes, life coaching, and free bus passes for enrolled students. New terms start every eight weeks, and applications are accepted year-round. | Adults 18+ without a high school diplomaCost: Free | Apply through the Excel Center; placement testing is offered at orientation. |
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| HopeWorks official websiteMemphis / Shelby County, TN | A faith-based Memphis nonprofit offering adult basic education, English language classes, HiSET (high school equivalency) training and testing, job readiness, re-entry services, and case management. It describes its mission in Christian terms, so ask how that shapes programs if it matters to you. | Adults; contact for program requirementsCost: Contact for costs | Call to ask about enrollment. |
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| Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center (Memphis) official websiteMemphis / Mid-South | The VA hospital in Memphis, with primary and specialty care, mental health care, addiction treatment, women's health, and emergency care open at all hours. Services are for veterans eligible for VA health care. | Veterans eligible for VA health careCost: Varies by eligibility | Call the main number or check enrollment through the VA website. | |
| Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) - Bus, Trolley, and Reduced Fares official websiteMemphis, TN | Memphis public transit, including fixed-route buses, trolleys, and MATAplus paratransit. Shelby County Schools students, seniors 65+, Medicare cardholders, and people with disabilities qualify for half-price fares with a $3 Reduced Fare ID card ($5 to replace). Cards are issued at the William Hudson, American Way, and Airways transit centers; disability applicants need physician verification. | Reduced fare: SCS students, age 65+, Medicare, or disability (verification required).Cost: Half-price fares for eligible riders; $3 ID card | Bring government photo ID (plus Medicare card or physician-verified form where relevant) to a transit center. Reduced-fare questions: (901) 523-8134. |
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| Mid-South Food Bank official websiteMemphis / Shelby County and the Mid-South | A regional food bank that supplies partner pantries and runs a Mobile Pantry that visits neighborhoods each week. Use the Find Food page to enter your ZIP code and locate a nearby partner agency, or check the Mobile Pantry schedule, which changes daily. Call the listed agency first to confirm hours, service area, and ID requirements. | Not stated on the Find Food page; partner agencies set their own rules.Cost: Check with provider | Search by ZIP code at midsouthfoodbank.org/find-food or call. |
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| National Call Center for Homeless Veterans official websiteUnited States | A VA counselor asks a few questions and connects veterans to local housing help and VA services. It is for veterans who are homeless, staying temporarily with others, or facing eviction. Family members, friends, and community providers may also call or chat on a veteran's behalf. | Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and those helping themCost: Free | Call or use the online chat. |
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| Porter-Leath Head Start official websiteShelby County, TN | Free preschool for income-eligible Shelby County children who are 3 or 4 years old by the posted cutoff date. Families apply online, schedule an in-person interview, and bring documents such as a birth certificate, immunization records, and proof of income. | Shelby County families at or below federal poverty guidelines; children age 3 or 4 by the posted cutoffCost: Free | Apply online, then schedule an in-person interview; interviews are by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. |
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| Tennessee Department of Human Services - SNAP (Food Assistance) official websiteTennessee, including Shelby County | The state agency that handles SNAP food benefits. Applying takes three steps: submit an application, complete an eligibility interview, and send verification documents. You can apply online through the One DHS Customer Portal, in person, or by mail. Two Shelby County Family Assistance offices serve Memphis, and expedited cases may be contacted within about two days. | Federal SNAP guidelines; financial need shown through submitted documents.Cost: Free to apply | Apply at OneDhs.Tn.Gov/Csp, in person at a Family Assistance office, or by mail. Finish the interview and upload documents on time to avoid delays or denial. | |
| Veterans Crisis Line official websiteUnited States | Confidential support from a trained responder for veterans, service members, and their loved ones. You do not need to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care. Reach it by phone, text, or online chat at any hour. | Veterans, service members, and their families and friendsCost: Free | Dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat online. |
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| Workforce Investment Network & American Job Center (Shelby County) official websiteShelby County, TN | The Shelby County American Job Center offers free job-search help such as resume writing, interview coaching, computer access, job matching, and information on training and education aid. Shelby County's directory lists two locations, one in Midtown-area 38104 and one in Hickory Hill. Call before you go to confirm hours and services. | Basic services are open to job seekers; some training aid depends on federal program rules.Cost: Free for eligible participants | Call either location, or use the Find a Job Center tool on the Tennessee American Job Center site. |
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Preguntas frecuentes
How do I find food, job, or transportation help quickly?
Start with 2-1-1, which maintains a searchable community resources database covering utilities, food assistance, legal help, childcare, housing, and mental health resources. United Way of the Mid-South also offers a text option: text Benefits to 211-211 to screen for public benefits.
Can I get help finding a job while I deal with housing problems?
The Hospitality Hub lists employment readiness and job training among its services for people working toward housing stability, and the Salvation Army lists help finding work. Contact each organization for current programs.