Iola
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Local offices in Iola
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Iola Housing Authority
217 N. Washington Avenue, Iola, KS 66749
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing for eligible families, older adults, and people with disabilities.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on iolahousing.net
Utilities · City office
City of Iola City Hall and Utilities Office
2 W. Jackson Avenue, Iola, KS 66749
Help here
- City services and utility billsVisit or call the city to ask about city services, start utility service, or pay a utility bill.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofiola.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
KANSASWORKS Thrive Allen County satellite office
9 S. Jefferson, Iola, KS 66749
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help finding job and training opportunities during the office's limited weekly hours.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sekworks.org
State office
Driver's License Examiner's Office
1 N. Washington Avenue, Iola, KS 66749
Help here
- Driver licenses and permitsApply for or renew a driver's license or learner's permit at the examiner's office.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofiola.com
Library · City office
Iola Public Library
218 E. Madison, Iola, KS 66749
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library computers, and take part in library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on iolapubliclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Iola Recreation Department
500 Park Avenue, Iola, KS 66749
Help here
- Recreation activitiesFind and register for youth and adult sports, classes, and other recreation activities.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofiola.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Iola
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
Southeast Kansas Community Action Program (SEK-CAP, Inc.)
401 N Sinnet, Girard, KS 66743
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Allen County
Iola is in Allen County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
SEK Multi-County Health Department WIC, Allen County
411 N Washington, Iola, KS 66749
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sekmchd.com
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Iola
217 N Washington Ave, Iola, KS 66749
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable public housing for eligible families, older adults, and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iolahousing.net
Public health · Regional office
SEK Multi-County Health Department, Allen County
411 N Washington, Iola, KS 66749
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, testing, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sekmchd.com
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211 Kansas
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs and other services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Allen County District Court
Help here
- Court information and self-helpFind court information and help with court forms and procedures.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 31jd.org
Older adults · Regional office
Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging
1 W Ash, Chanute, KS 66720
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver supportGet help finding meals, in-home care, respite, Medicare counseling, and other support for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sekaaa.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