Meridian, MS Food Stamp Office: Location, Phone & Benefit Guide

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Meridian, MS Food Stamp Office: Location, Phone & Benefit Guide

Looking for the Meridian MS food stamp office? This guide helps Lauderdale County residents find the local DHS office, phone number, Mississippi MDHS SNAP case help, EBT Cardholder Assistance, benefit application routes, document guidance, emergency food resources and safe official links.

📍 5224 Valley Street, Meridian, MS ☎️ Local office: 601-483-3337 📞 MDHS case help: 800-948-3050 💳 EBT: 1-866-512-5087 🧾 SNAP documents checklist 🛡️ PIN and scam safety

Quick Answer: Meridian MS Food Stamp Office

The Meridian food stamp office route for Lauderdale County is the Department of Human Services office listed at 5224 Valley Street, Meridian, MS 39301, with phone 601-483-3337. For Mississippi SNAP or TANF case help, MDHS lists Economic Assistance Eligibility Client Services at 800-948-3050. For Mississippi EBT card issues, call 1-866-512-5087.

Local office

Lauderdale County DHS

Use the Meridian DHS office for local public assistance office questions, SNAP help routing and county-level support. Call first before visiting.

MDHS case help

800-948-3050

Use MDHS Economic Assistance Eligibility Client Services for SNAP/TANF case help, application questions and official benefit support.

Safety

Use official routes only

This independent guide cannot approve SNAP, check case files, accept documents, replace EBT cards or change your benefits.

Best Meridian rule

Call the local office at 601-483-3337 for Lauderdale County office questions, call 800-948-3050 for MDHS SNAP/TANF case help, and call 1-866-512-5087 for Mississippi EBT cardholder assistance.

Official Mississippi SNAP Page Screenshot

The image below shows the official Mississippi Department of Human Services SNAP page. This is the state source Meridian and Lauderdale County residents can use to verify SNAP food assistance, MDHS case help, county office contact routes and Mississippi EBT card support.

Mississippi MDHS SNAP official page screenshot for Meridian MS food stamp office
Official source screenshot: Mississippi MDHS SNAP page used to verify Meridian food stamp office contact routes, SNAP case help and EBT support.
How to use the official MDHS page

Open the MDHS SNAP page first, then choose the correct route: apply for SNAP, contact EAE Client Services, review current recipient instructions, locate county office help, or open the Mississippi EBT card page for cardholder assistance.

Meridian SNAP Office Route Finder

Choose what you need. This original mini-tool tells Meridian users whether to call the local Lauderdale County office, MDHS case help, Mississippi EBT Cardholder Assistance, official SNAP application pages, or emergency food resources.

Your Meridian route:

For Meridian office help, start with Lauderdale County DHS at 5224 Valley Street or call 601-483-3337. For MDHS SNAP/TANF case help, call 800-948-3050.

Meridian MS Food Stamp Office Location and Phone

Use this table to choose the correct Meridian, MDHS or EBT route before visiting or calling.

Need Official route What to know first
Local Meridian DHS office 5224 Valley Street, Meridian, MS 39301. Phone: 601-483-3337. Call before visiting to confirm current office hours, services, appointment rules and document instructions.
SNAP/TANF case help MDHS Economic Assistance Eligibility Client Services: 800-948-3050. Use for MDHS case help, application questions and official SNAP/TANF support.
Mississippi EBT card help EBT Cardholder Assistance: 1-866-512-5087. Use for lost/stolen cards, balance, transaction history, PIN/re-PIN and EBT card problems.
Current recipient questions MDHS Current SNAP Recipients page or 800-948-3050. Use official notices for deadlines, hearings, missing documents and case-specific action.
Emergency food assistance Local food banks, 211, community food resources or USDA Hunger Hotline. Food resources may help while a SNAP application or case action is pending.

Meridian Food Stamp Office Map

Use this map only as a discovery tool. Confirm the address, hours, phone and service rules with Lauderdale County or MDHS before traveling.

Map warning

Map listings can be outdated, duplicated or incomplete. Do not rely on a map alone for SNAP case status, document upload, EBT replacement, deadlines, hearings or interview instructions.

Apply for SNAP in Meridian or Lauderdale County

Mississippi SNAP applications and case decisions are handled by MDHS. Meridian residents can use MDHS SNAP application resources, county office help and official notices for application, interview, document and eligibility steps.

Online

Use MDHS SNAP application resources

Start from the official MDHS SNAP page or Applying for SNAP page. Follow the state instructions for your household and application method.

Local office

Lauderdale County DHS

Call or visit the local office route if you need in-person support, document help or local office information.

Case help

Call 800-948-3050

Use MDHS EAE Client Services for SNAP or TANF case help and official support.

Interview

Watch for MDHS notices

Notices may include interview instructions, missing documents, eligibility decisions, hearings or appeal rights.

Documents

Use official document routes

Submit documents only through MDHS-approved routes, county office instructions or secure official systems.

Food today

Need immediate food?

Contact local food banks, 211, community meal sites or USDA Hunger Hotline while your SNAP application is pending.

Meridian SNAP Documents Checklist

Exact document requirements depend on your case and official notice. Prepare these common items before calling MDHS, visiting Lauderdale County DHS, applying for SNAP or responding to an MDHS request.

Prepare

Common verification items

  • Photo ID or identity information if requested.
  • Social Security numbers or proof of application where required.
  • Proof of Meridian/Lauderdale County address.
  • Income records, pay stubs, unemployment or benefit income.
  • Rent, mortgage, shelter and utility cost proof.
  • Child support, dependent care or medical cost proof if applicable.
  • Official MDHS notice, case letter or application confirmation.
Avoid

Mistakes that delay SNAP help

  • Submitting private documents to an independent website.
  • Ignoring MDHS notices or deadline dates.
  • Calling EBT Cardholder Assistance for eligibility questions.
  • Using an old map listing without official confirmation.
  • Sharing your EBT PIN with a caller, text, email or website.
  • Waiting until the deadline day to ask for document help.

Meridian SNAP: Visit, Call MDHS, or Call EBT?

Use this comparison to avoid calling the wrong number or traveling when an official phone route is better.

Situation Best action Why this route helps
Need local office address Use Lauderdale County DHS: 5224 Valley Street, Meridian, MS. Local office information should be confirmed before visiting.
SNAP or TANF case help Call MDHS EAE Client Services at 800-948-3050. Case help is handled by MDHS, not by this independent website.
Lost EBT card Call Mississippi EBT Cardholder Assistance at 1-866-512-5087. EBT cardholder services handle lost/stolen cards, PIN and card problems.
Need food today Use local food banks, 211 or USDA Hunger Hotline. Emergency food resources may help faster than SNAP case processing.

Mississippi EBT Card Help for Meridian Residents

For Mississippi EBT cardholder help, call 1-866-512-5087. MDHS says this number can help with SNAP benefit balance, lost or stolen cards, transaction history, PIN or re-PIN and EBT card problems.

Card help

Mississippi EBT Cardholder Assistance

Use 1-866-512-5087 for cardholder support, not for eligibility or case questions.

Lost/stolen

Report quickly

If your EBT card is lost, stolen or damaged, call EBT Cardholder Assistance immediately.

PIN safety

Protect your PIN

Your PIN should never be shared, written on the card or kept with the card.

Balance

Check balance and transactions

Use EBT Cardholder Assistance, your receipt or official EBT routes to check balance and transaction history.

Stores

Find EBT stores near Meridian

Use the USDA SNAP Retailer Locator to find SNAP-authorized stores near Meridian by address, city or ZIP code.

Eligible food

Use SNAP for eligible food

SNAP generally buys eligible food items, not alcohol, tobacco, supplements, hot foods at sale or nonfood items.

What Mississippi SNAP Benefits Can Buy

SNAP can generally be used for eligible food at authorized retailers, including fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, breads, cereals, snack foods, non-alcoholic beverages and seeds or plants that produce food. SNAP generally cannot buy alcohol, tobacco, vitamins, medicines, supplements, hot foods at the point of sale, pet food, cleaning supplies, paper products, hygiene items or cosmetics.

Usually allowed

Eligible food examples

  • Fruits and vegetables.
  • Meat, poultry and fish.
  • Dairy products.
  • Breads and cereals.
  • Snack foods and non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Seeds and plants that produce food.
Not allowed

Common non-eligible items

  • Alcohol or tobacco.
  • Vitamins, medicines and supplements.
  • Hot foods at the point of sale.
  • Pet food.
  • Cleaning supplies or paper products.
  • Hygiene items or cosmetics.

Bing Deep Dive: Meridian DHS vs MDHS SNAP vs Mississippi EBT

Different searches point to different official routes. Use this table to choose the right one.

Search term What user usually needs Best route
Meridian MS food stamp office Local office address, phone or county help. Lauderdale County DHS, 5224 Valley Street, 601-483-3337.
Mississippi SNAP case help SNAP/TANF case question, application, notice or eligibility support. MDHS EAE Client Services: 800-948-3050.
Mississippi EBT card phone number Lost card, balance, PIN, transactions or EBT card problem. EBT Cardholder Assistance: 1-866-512-5087.
Emergency food assistance Meridian Food today, pantry, groceries or meal site. 211, local food banks, community resources or USDA Hunger Hotline.

FoodStampsOffice.org Review & Trust Check

This page does not show fake star ratings, fake testimonials or fake reviews. It uses official-source-first guidance and clearly separates independent website guidance from official Lauderdale County, MDHS, Mississippi EBT and USDA/FNS actions.

Review status

No fake ratings shown

No invented reviews, fake “5-star” badges or fake government approval claims are used here.

Official-source first

Mississippi and federal links

Critical actions point to Lauderdale County, MDHS, Mississippi EBT, USDA/FNS and official benefit systems.

Independent

Not a SNAP agency

This website cannot process SNAP cases, approve benefits, replace EBT cards, check case status or accept private documents.

Meridian SNAP Safety and Scam Warning

SNAP users may be handling urgent deadlines, food needs, EBT card problems or case notices. Protect your personal information and use official Mississippi channels.

Safe

Do this

  • Use Lauderdale County, MDHS, Mississippi EBT and USDA/FNS links.
  • Call 601-483-3337 for local Meridian DHS office questions.
  • Call 800-948-3050 for MDHS SNAP/TANF case help.
  • Call 1-866-512-5087 for EBT card problems.
  • Use your official notice for deadlines and document requests.
Unsafe

Do not do this

  • Do not share your Mississippi EBT PIN with any caller, text, email or website.
  • Do not send SSNs, case notices or income documents to this independent website.
  • Do not pay a private website to apply for SNAP.
  • Do not trust guaranteed-benefit or fake approval claims.
  • Do not rely on outdated map listings without official confirmation.

Meridian MS Food Stamp Office FAQ

Where is the Meridian MS food stamp office?

The Lauderdale County Department of Human Services office is listed at 5224 Valley Street, Meridian, MS 39301. Call 601-483-3337 before visiting to confirm current services, hours and document instructions.

What is the Meridian food stamp office phone number?

The local Lauderdale County DHS office phone number is 601-483-3337. For MDHS SNAP or TANF case help, call Economic Assistance Eligibility Client Services at 800-948-3050.

What is the Mississippi SNAP case help number?

MDHS lists Economic Assistance Eligibility Client Services at 800-948-3050 for SNAP or TANF case help.

What is the Mississippi EBT card phone number?

Mississippi EBT Cardholder Assistance is 1-866-512-5087. Use it for balance, lost or stolen cards, transaction history, PIN/re-PIN and EBT card problems.

Can I apply for SNAP online in Mississippi?

Start from the official MDHS SNAP or Applying for SNAP page and follow Mississippi instructions. If you need local help, contact Lauderdale County DHS or MDHS EAE Client Services.

Can this website check my Mississippi SNAP case status?

No. This website is informational only. Use MDHS, your official notice, Lauderdale County DHS or 800-948-3050 for case-specific help.

What documents should I bring to Lauderdale County DHS?

Bring your official MDHS notice if you have one, plus any requested proof such as ID, address, income, shelter costs, utility costs, household information and case documents. Requirements vary by case.

How do I replace a lost Mississippi EBT card?

Call Mississippi EBT Cardholder Assistance at 1-866-512-5087 immediately if your card is lost, stolen, damaged or not working. Never share your EBT PIN.

Where can I find stores that accept EBT near Meridian?

Use the USDA SNAP Retailer Locator to find SNAP-authorized stores near Meridian by address, city, state or ZIP code.

Is FoodStampsOffice.org an official Mississippi government website?

No. FoodStampsOffice.org is an independent informational website. For official Mississippi SNAP applications, eligibility, case decisions, deadlines, EBT cards and notices, use MDHS, Lauderdale County DHS, Mississippi EBT or USDA/FNS sources.

Final Recommendation for Meridian SNAP Help

If you need the Meridian MS food stamp office, start with the Lauderdale County Department of Human Services at 5224 Valley Street, Meridian, MS 39301, or call 601-483-3337. For MDHS SNAP or TANF case help, call 800-948-3050. For Mississippi EBT cardholder assistance, call 1-866-512-5087. Confirm all critical information with official Lauderdale County, MDHS and USDA sources before visiting, applying or submitting documents.

Last updated: June 19, 2026. Mississippi SNAP phone numbers, office procedures, application routes, EBT card rules and benefit guidance can change, so verify details with official sources before taking action.