Hiawatha
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Local offices in Hiawatha
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Hiawatha Utility Billing
701 Oregon Street, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Help here
- Water and sewer billsContact the city to ask about water and sewer bills or make a payment.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhiawatha.org
Local office · City office
Hiawatha City Hall
701 Oregon Street, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about local government.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhiawatha.org
State office
Kansas Driver's License Station
601 Oregon Street, 2nd floor lobby, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Help here
- Driver's license and identification servicesVisit the station for Kansas driver's license and identification card services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brcoks.org
Library · City office
Morrill Public Library
431 Oregon Street, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Help here
- Library materials and programsVisit the library for books, learning resources, and programs for all ages.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hiawathalibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Fisher Center
201 E. Iowa Street, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Help here
- Community space rentalResidents can contact the center to ask about using its rooms for meetings or events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhiawatha.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hiawatha
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
Second Harvest Community Food Bank
915 Douglas, St. Joseph, MO 64505
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
NEK-CAP, Inc.
1260 220th Street, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Brown County
Hiawatha is in Brown County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Older adults · County office
Brown County Services for the Elderly
601 Oregon St, Suite 103, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Help here
- Senior mealsResidents age 60 and older can ask about weekday meal delivery.Read more
- Senior transportationOlder residents can contact the office about local taxi service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brcoks.org
Public health · Nonprofit
NEK Multi-County Health Department, Brown County
907 S 2nd St, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can ask about immunizations, family planning, health checks, and other public health services.
- WICWIC offers food and nutrition support to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nekmulticounty.org
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging
1803 Oregon St, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding meals, transportation, in-home care, and other local services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nekaaa.org
Emergency help · County office
Brown County Emergency Management
709 Utah St, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationResidents can contact the county emergency manager for local emergency preparedness information.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brcoks.org
Library · City office
Morrill Public Library
431 Oregon St, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can visit the library to borrow materials and use its information resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hiawathalibrary.org
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 2-1-1 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