Toronto
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Local offices in Toronto
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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
Local office · City office
Toronto City Hall
215 W Main Street, Toronto, KS 66777
Help here
- City informationContact City Hall for information about city government and its services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoftorontoks.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Toronto Senior Center
310 W Main Street, Toronto, KS 66777
Help here
- Senior centerContact the center about its services and activities for older residents.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on toronto-kansas.com
Library · Regional office
Toronto Public Library
215 W Main Street, Toronto, KS 66777
Help here
- Library materials and servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use its library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on toronto.mykansaslibrary.org
City of Toronto, Kansas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Toronto
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 Woodson County
Toronto is in Woodson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Woodson County Service Center
Room 103, 105 W Rutledge, Yates Center, KS 66783
Help here
- Food, cash, child care, and utility assistanceResidents can get help applying for food, cash, child care, and utility benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Public health · Regional office
Woodson County Health Department, SEK Multi-County Health Department
120 W Rutledge, Yates Center, KS 66783
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can get immunizations, screenings, testing, family planning, and other local health services.
- WICEligible families can get nutrition support and breastfeeding help through WIC.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sekmchd.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center, Yates Center
204 S Main, Yates Center, KS 66783
Help here
- Mental health servicesResidents can contact the center to get mental health care and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sekmhc.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Woodson County District Court
105 W Rutledge, Yates Center, KS 66783
Help here
- Court information and self-helpResidents can contact the court about local court matters and find links to court self-help resources.
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
Library · City office
Yates Center Public Library
218 N Main, Yates Center, KS 66783
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use library materials, public computers, and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yatescenter.mykansaslibrary.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 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