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Local offices in Junction City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Department for Community Based Services, Family Support Office
1000 East Lexington Avenue, Suite 6, Danville, KY 40422
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply in person or submit documents for food, medical, and other public benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Kentucky 211
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kentucky211.org
Utilities · Regional office
Danville Municipal Utilities
Help here
- Water and sewer billingGet help with water and sewer bills and payment options for Junction City customers.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on danvilleky.org
Local office · City office
Junction City City Hall
726 West Shelby St, Junction City, KY 40440
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall about city services, forms, permits, and local government questions.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jcky.us
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Career Center, Danville
121 East Broadway, Danville, KY 40422
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding a job, exploring training, and connecting with workforce services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ckycareers.com
Library · County office
Boyle County Public Library
307 W Broadway, Danville, KY 40422
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library to borrow materials, attend programs, and get public computer and printing help.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on boylepublib.org
City of Junction City, Kentucky website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Junction City first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church
35 miles from the center of Junction City180 E. Maxwell Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Thursday Nights at 5:45pm. Doors open at 5:30pm.
Listed on maxpres.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Mission Market
The Nathaniel Mission
35 miles from the center of Junction City1109 Versailles Road, Suite 400, Lexington, KY 40508
Hours
- Tue1 PM to 1:45 PM
- Wed1 PM to 1:45 PM
- Thu1 PM to 1:45 PM
Who can come: Fayette County residents
What to bring: Bring a picture ID as proof of address. Each household may shop once a month.
Listed on nathanielmission.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Lighthouse Ministries
Lighthouse Ministries, Inc.
36 miles from the center of Junction City190 Spruce Street, Lexington, KY 40507
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Lunch at noon and dinner at 5:30 PM, Monday-Saturday. One meal on Sunday at 5 PM.
Listed on lighthouselex.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
St. Paul Catholic Church
36 miles from the center of Junction City425 W. Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Tue12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Wed12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Thu12 PM to 12:30 PM
- Fri12 PM to 12:30 PM
What to bring: No ID required
Languages: Spanish
Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
First Presbyterian Church
36 miles from the center of Junction City171 Market Street, Lexington, KY 40507
Hours
- Sat11:30 AM to 1 PM (last of the month)
Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
New Life Day Center
36 miles from the center of Junction City224 N. Martin Luther King Boulevard, Lexington, KY 40507
Hours
- Mon8:30 AM to 12 PM
- Tue8:30 AM to 12 PM
- Wed8:30 AM to 12 PM
- Thu8:30 AM to 12 PM
- Fri8:30 AM to 12 PM
- Sat8:30 AM to 11 AM
Languages: Spanish
Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Junction City
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
Gods Pantry Food Bank, Inc.
2201 Innovation Drive, Lexington, KY 40511
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
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass
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
Blue Grass Community Action Partnership, Inc.
111 Professional Ct, Frankfort, KY 40601-8189
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Boyle County
Junction City is in Boyle County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Boyle County DCBS Family Support Office
1714 Perryville Road, Suite 550, Danville, KY 40422
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for food, cash, child care, and health coverage benefits through Kentucky's benefits office.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Heart of Kentucky United Way 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or text to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hkuw.org
Public health · County office
Boyle County Health Department
448 South Third Street, Danville, KY 40423
Help here
- Public health clinicGet vaccines, tuberculosis testing, and other clinic services.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on boylehealth.com
Courts and legal help · State office
Boyle County Circuit Court Clerk
Boyle County Courthouse, 321 West Main Street, Danville, KY 40422
Help here
- Court case recordsRequest copies of Circuit, Family, District, and Business court case records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kycourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
699 Perimeter Drive, Lexington, KY 40517
Help here
- Aging and independent living servicesThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to local support and independent living services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bgadd.org
Emergency help · County office
Danville-Boyle County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet local emergency information and sign up for county emergency alerts.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on boylecountyky.gov
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
Talk to a person
- Kentucky 211
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