Leadwood

Local offices in Leadwood

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

• Human services · Regional office

  United Way 211

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 for referrals to local housing, food, utility, and other community help.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211.org

• Utilities · City office

  Leadwood Water and Sewer Department

  708 Bank Street, Leadwood, MO 63653

  Help here

  • Water and sewer service and billingContact the department about city water or sewer service and bills.
  Call 573-562-7125DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofleadwood.com

• Local office · City office

  Leadwood City Hall

  708 Bank Street, Leadwood, MO 63653

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
  Call 573-562-7125DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofleadwood.com

City of Leadwood website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  St. Anthony Food Pantry

  St. Anthony of Padua Franciscan Parish

  53 miles from the center of Leadwood

  3130 Meramec St., St. Louis, MO 63118

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed4 PM to 6 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Neighbors in the St. Louis metropolitan region.

  What to bring: An ID is helpful but not required.

  Call 314-352-1460DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stanthonyofpaduastl.com, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Leadwood

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

Offices for all of St. Francois County

Leadwood is in St. Francois County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  St. Francois County Health Center

  1025 W. Main St., Park Hills, MO 63601

  Help here

  • Public health and clinical servicesThe health center offers health services, education, and environmental health programs to county residents.
  • Women, Infants and Children (WIC)WIC provides eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children with food support and nutrition services.
  Call 573-431-1947DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 573-335-3331DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingmatters2u.com

• Emergency help · County office

  St. Francois County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recovery informationThe county provides emergency preparedness, planning, and recovery information for residents.
  Website

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Park Hills Job Center

  403 Parkway Drive, Suite A, Park Hills, MO 63601

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet help finding jobs, writing a resume, and preparing for interviews.
  • Unemployment identity proofVisit the center to verify your identity for unemployment services.
  Call 573-518-2431DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.gov

Everything in St. Francois County

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