Gentry
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Local offices in Gentry
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
Arkansas 211
Help here
- Local resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arkansas211.org
Utilities · City office
Gentry Water and Sewer Department
101 W Main St, Gentry, AR 72734
Help here
- Water and sewer bills and servicePay water and sewer bills, start service, or ask about a leak or your account.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gentryar.gov
Library · City office
Gentry Public Library
105 E Main St, Gentry, AR 72734
Help here
- Library services and community roomBorrow books, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or ask about the community room.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gentrypubliclibrary.com
Local office · City office
Gentry City Hall
101 W Main St, Gentry, AR 72734
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and getting answers to questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gentryar.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Gentry
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Northwest Arkansas Food Bank
1604 Honeysuckle Street, Lowell, AR 72745
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of Arkansas, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Our Healthy Communities, Inc.
506 East Spruce Street, Rogers, AR 72757
Listed on humanservices.arkansas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Benton County
Gentry is in Benton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Benton County Office
900 SE 13th Court, Bentonville, AR 72712
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsApply for SNAP food help, Medicaid, and other public assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Child support · County office
Benton County Circuit Clerk, Child Support Office
1301 Melissa Drive, Suite 7, Bentonville, AR 72712
Help here
- Child support servicesContact the office for help with child support matters handled through the county circuit clerk.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bentoncountyar.gov
Public health · State office
Arkansas Department of Health, Benton County Health Unit
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health unit for local public health services and clinic information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas, Benton County Branch
1410 SE 14th Street, Bentonville, AR 72712
Help here
- Information and referrals for older adultsOlder adults can get help finding services and support in Benton County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaanwar.org
Veterans · County office
Benton County Veteran Services
1204 SW 14th St., Suite 8, Bentonville, AR 72712
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for VA benefits and understanding the application process.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bentoncountyar.gov
Emergency help · County office
Benton County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to prepare for emergencies and sign up for county public alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bentoncountyar.gov
Arkansas programs by kind of help
These are run by Arkansas and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Arkansas 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988