Building the Foundations for Stable Housing, Strong Families, and Better Community

Our Mission: Hancock Resource Center works to stabilize families and strengthen the community. Our mission is accomplished by addressing obstacles and barriers to housing and coordinating services for families in need. 

COVID-19 UPDATE

Hancock Resource Center will be here for families during the COVID-19 crisis.
For the public’s health and safety, as well as that of HRC’s staff, Hancock Resource Center is available for critical housing needs by phone or fax only. Please call 228-463-8887 for assistance. Phone lines are open, but due to large call volume, responses may be delayed. If you leave a message we will return your call as soon as possible!

To apply for assistance, fill out the Hancock Resource Center Assessment Card here: 
​https://hancockhrc.wufoo.com/forms/assessment-card-hancock-resource-center/​
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We will get through this together! Thank you for your patience.

​​​Hancock C​ounty Community Services Guide 2021 - Click Here

Hancock Resource Center is supporting the Hancock County Food Pantry with their application process for families in need of food assistance. 

Click here to fill out the online application.

If you are unable to complete this form please call 601-385-1454 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon).
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This program is for those in need of food assistance, participants must be able to demonstrate financial need. Spaces are limited per week, available on a first come first serve basis.

Pick up is at the Hancock County Food Pantry on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as assigned by a staff member.​
​https://hancockhrc.wufoo.com/forms/hancock-county-food-pantry-onetime-registration

CDC RENTAL MORATORIUM 

The Center for Disease Control has released information extending the Eviction Moratorium until March 31st, 2021, as well as a form to be used in submitting a signed declaration. 

CLICK HERE to review the form: Halt In Evictions Due to COVID-19

Read more about the updated CDC Eviction Moratorium by visiting https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/covid-eviction-declaration.html.

If you are facing eviction and in need of assistance, please fill out a Hancock Resource Center Assessment Card ( located here) to begin the process. 

Please review eligibility and documentation requirements thoroughly when applying for assistance. It will make the process more efficient-being prepared in advance helps us help you!
IF YOU HAVE SUBMITTED A DECLARATION AND ARE STILL FACING EVICTION:

Please contact the Mississippi Center for Justice. The center has released a COVID Eviction Hotline (228-702-9983) for tenants who:
  • have provided the declaration for their landlord and the landlord is still pursuing eviction OR
  • have been to court and the judge ordered eviction OR
  • have a warrant for removal. 
The Mississippi Center for Justice is providing counseling and services to tenants facing pandemic related evictions. 

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WHERE WE ARE
454 Highway 90, Suite B
Waveland, MS 39576
(228)463-8887 | (228)463-8901 (fax)  frontdesk@hancockhrc.org