East Prairie
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Local offices in East Prairie
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of East Prairie
529 N Lincoln Street, East Prairie, MO 63845
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and how to apply.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
East Prairie Utility Billing
127 E. Main Street, East Prairie, MO 63845
Help here
- Water, sewer, and trash billingAsk about water and sewer service, utility bills, trash service, or paying a bill.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eastprairiemo.net
Older adults · Regional office
East Prairie Nutrition Center
304 East Main, East Prairie, MO 63845
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can visit for meals, activities, and health checks offered at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on agingmatters2u.com
Library · Regional office
Mitchell Memorial Library
204 East Washington St, East Prairie, MO 63845
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections and public computers or get Wi-Fi access.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on missco.lib.mo.us
Local office · City office
City Administration Building
127 E. Main Street, East Prairie, MO 63845
Help here
- City information and servicesContact city staff for general information, voter registration, and public meeting details.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eastprairiemo.net
City of East Prairie, Missouri website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve East Prairie
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
Southeast Missouri Food Bank
600 State Highway H, Sikeston, MO 63801
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 Services of Southern Missouri
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
Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation (DAEOC)
104 W Center St, Sikeston, MO 63801-1608
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Mississippi County
East Prairie is in Mississippi County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Local office · Nonprofit
Missouri 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on search.211helps.org
Public health · County office
Mississippi County Health Department
1200 East Marshall, Charleston, MO 63834
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, lab services, screenings, and other health services.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on misscohealth.com
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Matters
69 Doctors Park, Suite B, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Help here
- Information and help for older adultsOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.
- TransportationThe agency can help older adults find transportation in the area.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingmatters2u.com
Emergency help · County office
Mississippi County Emergency Management
Help here
- County emergency coordinationContact the county emergency management director for local disaster information and coordination.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sema.dps.mo.gov
State office
Charleston License Office
104 East Tom White, Charleston, MO 63834
Help here
- Driver and motor vehicle licensingApply for or renew a driver license and complete motor vehicle title or registration transactions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Library · County office
Mississippi County Library District
105 East Marshall St, Charleston, MO 63834
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and DVDs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on missco.lib.mo.us
Missouri programs by kind of help
These are run by Missouri 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
- 2-1-1 Missouri
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