Emporia
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Local offices in Emporia
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families Emporia Office
1701 Wheeler Street, Emporia, KS 66801
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesApply for or get help with Kansas family and low income energy assistance benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Emporia Utility Billing Department
104 E 5th Avenue, Emporia, KS 66801
Help here
- Water, sewer, and trash service and billsStart or stop city water, sewer, and trash service, pay a bill, or ask about payment plans.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on emporiaks.gov
Local office · City office
City of Emporia City Hall
104 E 5th Street, Emporia, KS 66801
Help here
- City government servicesVisit or call the city to get help finding the right city department and information about city services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on emporiaks.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Emporia Senior Center
603 E 12th Avenue, Emporia, KS 66801
Help here
- Senior activities and referralsOlder adults can take part in activities and ask for help finding local resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on emporiaseniorcenter.org
Jobs and training · State office
KANSASWORKS Emporia
215 W 6th Avenue, Suite 107, Emporia, KS 66801
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, career planning, and training options.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kansasworks.com
Library · Regional office
Emporia Public Library
110 E 6th Avenue, Emporia, KS 66801
Help here
- Library materials, programs, and public computersBorrow library materials, join programs, and use public computers and other library services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on emporialibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Emporia
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
Kansas Food Bank
1919 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67211
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
Kansas Legal Services, 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
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation (ECKAN)
1320 S. Ash Street, Suite 203, Ottawa, KS 66067
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lyon County
Emporia is in Lyon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Emporia Office
1701 Wheeler St., Emporia, KS 66801
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesVisit or contact DCF to ask about food, cash, child care, and health coverage assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
CareArc WIC Program
420 W. 15th Ave., Emporia, KS 66801
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition help, and referrals.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carearc.org
Public health · County office
Lyon County Public Health
420 W. 15th Ave., Emporia, KS 66801
Help here
- Public health servicesCall or visit for community health nursing, environmental health, and emergency preparedness services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.lyoncounty.org
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
CareArc Behavioral Health
420 W. 15th Ave., Emporia, KS 66801
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet behavioral health care for concerns such as anxiety, depression, or other mental health needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carearc.org
Courts and legal help · Regional office
Fifth Judicial District Court and Lyon County Law Library
430 Commercial Street, Emporia, KS 66801
Help here
- Law libraryUse the county law library to find legal information and research resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lyoncountyks.gov
Older adults · Regional office
North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging
221 W. Logan Ave., Emporia, KS 66801
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the area agency for services and support for older adults in Lyon County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncfhaaa.com
Kansas programs by kind of help
These are run by Kansas 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
- United Way 211 Kansas
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