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Local offices in Tarkio
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Utilities · City office
Tarkio Board of Public Works
519 Main Street, Tarkio, MO 64491
Help here
- Water and sewer billingAsk about water and sewer service, pay your utility bill, or get help with a billing question.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tarkiomo.com
Local office · City office
Tarkio City Hall
602 Main Street, Tarkio, MO 64491
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help with city services, public meetings, and city questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tarkiomo.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Tarkio Nutrition Center
412 Main Street, Tarkio, MO 64491
Help here
- Senior meals and social activitiesOlder adults can come for group meals and activities, and ask about home-delivered meals.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on facebook.com
State office
Missouri Driver Examination Station at Tarkio Library
405 South 11th Street, Tarkio, MO 64491
Help here
- Driver examinationsVisit the part-time station for Missouri driver examinations; call to confirm its schedule before going.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on youseemore.com
Library · County office
Atchison County Library, Tarkio Branch
405 1/2 South 11th Street, Tarkio, MO 64491
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to use library services and ask staff for help finding materials.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on youseemore.com
City of Tarkio, Missouri website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Tarkio
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
Second Harvest Community Food Bank
915 Douglas, St. Joseph, MO 64505
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 Western 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
Community Services, Inc. of Northwest Missouri (CSI)
1212 B South Main, PO Box 328, Maryville, MO 64468-0328
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Atchison County
Tarkio is in Atchison County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Atchison County Health Department
521 Main Street, Tarkio, MO 64491
Help here
- WICWIC offers nutrition support and referrals for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
- Public health servicesThe health department offers immunizations, testing, family planning, health education, and other local health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on atcomopublichealth.org
State office
Missouri Family Support Division, Atchison County service office
301 East Summit Drive, Maryville, MO 64468
Help here
- Family supportResidents can contact this office for help with health care, child care, food assistance, and temporary assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Atchison County Circuit Court
400 S Washington Street, Rock Port, MO 64482
Help here
- Court servicesResidents can contact the circuit clerk about traffic matters, civil filings, protection orders, and other court matters.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.mo.gov
Local office · County office
Atchison County Clerk and Election Authority
400 S Washington Street, Rock Port, MO 64482
Help here
- Voting and electionsResidents can contact the County Clerk for local voter information, election filings, and election results.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on acmoelections.org
Older adults · Regional office
Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for information about local aging services and support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwmoaaa.org
State office
Rock Port License Office
214 S Main Street, Rock Port, MO
Help here
- Driver license and vehicle servicesResidents can visit this office for driver license and vehicle registration services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
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
- Missouri 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-427-4626 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988