Hutchinson
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Local offices in Hutchinson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Hutchinson Office
600 Andrew Avenue, Hutchinson, KS 67505
Help here
- Food, child care, and cash assistanceApply for state food, child care, and cash assistance programs.Apply online
- Utility and energy assistanceFind out how to apply for state utility and energy assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
125 E Avenue B, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Help here
- Utility bills and payment helpGet help with city utility bills and payment options.Apply online
- Senior Citizen Low Income Assistance ProgramEligible older adults with low incomes can apply for help with city utility costs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hutchinsonks.gov
Jobs and training · State office
KANSASWORKS Hutchinson
609 E 14th Avenue, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, training, and other employment services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kansasworks.com
State office
Kansas Driver's License Office, Hutchinson
125 W 2nd Street, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsVisit the state office for driver license and identification card services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ksrevenue.gov
Library · City office
Hutchinson Public Library
901 N Main Street, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, reference help, and adult education services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hutchpl.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
125 E Avenue B, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Help here
- City information and customer serviceContact City Hall for help finding city services and offices.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hutchinsonks.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Hutch Rec
17 E 1st Avenue, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Help here
- Recreation programs and activitiesFind and register for recreation programs, classes, and activities for all ages.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hutchrec.com
City of Hutchinson, Kansas website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Hutchinson first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Shepherd's Heart Food Pantry
Rolling Hills Community Church
37 miles from the center of Hutchinson8605 W Maple St, Wichita, KS 67209
Hours
- Mon5:30 PM to 7 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: Anyone in need
Listed on rhcc.church, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Westside Good Neighbor Center
38 miles from the center of Hutchinson3500 W 13th St N, Wichita, KS 67203
Hours
- Wed8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Sat8:30 AM to 11:30 AM (2nd of the month)
What to bring: Show identification for yourself and family members.
Listed on westsidegnc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
His Helping Hands
39 miles from the center of Hutchinson1441 E 37th St N, Wichita, KS 67219
Hours
- Tue2 PM to 4 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Who can come: Individuals in the Wichita and Sedgwick County areas facing hardships
What to bring: No appointment needed for food distribution.
Listed on ccc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Table of Hope Food Pantry
Table of Hope MCC
39 miles from the center of Hutchinson1650 N Fairview Ave, Wichita, KS 67203
Hours
- Thu9:30 AM to 1 PM
Listed on tableofhopeict.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
A Blessing Box
St Paul's United Methodist Church
40 miles from the center of Hutchinson1356 N Broadway Ave, Wichita, KS 67214
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Available at any time. The box is stocked twice daily.
Who can come: Anyone needing food items
Listed on st-pauls-umc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
The Lord's Diner
40 miles from the center of Hutchinson520 N Broadway St, Wichita, KS 67214
Hours
- Mon5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Tue5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Wed5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Thu5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Fri5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Sat5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Sun5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need, no questions asked
Listed on bs-wichita.solutiosoftware.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hutchinson
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
Mid-Kansas Community Action Program, Inc.
730 Cliff Drive, Augusta, KS 67010
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Reno County
Hutchinson is in Reno County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Kansas DCF Reno County Service Center
206 W 1st Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesContact the local DCF office about applying for state benefits and family services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way 2-1-1 Kansas
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 2-1-1 for help finding local food, housing, health, and other community services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.org
Public health · County office
Reno County Health Department
209 W 2nd Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health department services, health education, and clinical care.
- WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on renocountyks.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Reno County District Court
206 W 1st Avenue, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Help here
- Self-help court resourcesFind court forms, self-help information, and help with court records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on renocountyks.gov
Older adults · County office
Reno County Department of Aging
120 W Avenue B, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Help here
- Aging servicesGet help finding services for older adults, caregivers, and families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on renocountyks.gov
Older adults · Regional office
South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportFind meals, caregiver support, Medicare counseling, and other services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sckaaa.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