Bracken County

Local offices in Bracken County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Child support · County office

  Bracken County Attorney

  Help here

  • Child support servicesContact the county attorney about local child support services.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 606-735-2905Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brackencounty.ky.gov

• State office

  Bracken County Family Support Office

  429 Frankfort St, Brooksville, KY 41004

  Help here

  • Family Support benefitsApply for or get help with SNAP, Medicaid, and other Family Support benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 606-735-2195DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kynect.ky.gov

• Public health · County office

  Bracken County Health Department

  429 Frankfort St, Brooksville, KY 41004

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, testing, and other local health services.
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition help and food benefits.
  Call 606-735-2157DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brackenhd.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Buffalo Trace Area Development District Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living

  211 Tennessee Street, Maysville, KY 41056

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportResidents can get help with benefits, meals, caregiving, transportation, and long-term care resources.
  Call 606-564-7084DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Bracken County Emergency Management

  207 Madison St, Brooksville, KY 41004

  Help here

  • Emergency planning and alertsGet local emergency information, preparedness help, and county alert sign-up.
  Call 606-301-1290DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brackencounty.ky.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Kentucky Career Center, Maysville

  201 Government Street, Maysville, KY 41056

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help finding a job, training for work, or returning to work after unemployment.
  Call 606-564-3347DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov

• Library · County office

  Bracken County Public Library

  310 West Miami Street, Brooksville, KY 41004

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library materials, programs, and public learning resources.
  Call 606-735-3620DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brackenlibrary.org

Bracken County, Kentucky website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals in Bracken County, closest to the center of Augusta first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Lexington Public Library, Northside Branch

  Lexington Public Library

  54 miles from the center of Augusta

  1733 Russell Cave Road, Lexington, KY 40511

  Hours

  • Mon12 PM to 2 PM
  • Tue12 PM to 2 PM
  • Wed12 PM to 2 PM
  • Thu12 PM to 2 PM
  • Fri12 PM to 2 PM
  • Sat12 PM to 2 PM
  • Sun12 PM to 2 PM

  What to bring: Come before 9:30 a.m. to put your name on the list for same-day pickup

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Lexington Rescue Mission

  56 miles from the center of Augusta

  444 Glen Arvin Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
  • Tue9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
  • Wed9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
  • Thu9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
  • Fri9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
  • Sat9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  Call 859-381-9600DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  FoodChain

  56 miles from the center of Augusta

  501 W. Sixth Street, Suite 105, Lexington, KY 40508

  Hours

  • Mon4 PM to 6 PM
  • Wed4 PM to 6 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in the community

  What to bring: No identifying information needed

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 859-428-8380DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on foodchainlex.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  Nourish Lexington Build a Box Pantry at Coolavin Park

  FoodChain

  56 miles from the center of Augusta

  550 W. Sixth Street, Lexington, KY 40508

  Hours

  • Thu3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

  Who can come: Everyone

  What to bring: No documentation needed

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 859-428-8380DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on foodchainlex.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Shiloh Baptist Church

  56 miles from the center of Augusta

  237 East 5th Street, Lexington, KY 40508

  Hours

  • Wed3 PM to 5 PM
  Directions

  Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Church Under the Bridge

  57 miles from the center of Augusta

  187 North Broadway, Lexington, KY 40507

  Hours

  • Sun3 PM to 5:30 PM
  Call 859-509-1348Directions

  Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bracken County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Bracken County

• Augusta
• Brooksvillenot checked yet
• Germantownnot checked yet

Kentucky programs by kind of help

These are run by Kentucky 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
• 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