Wasilla
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Local offices in Wasilla
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Mat-Su District Office
855 W Commercial Drive, Wasilla, AK 99654
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsVisit the state office for help with public assistance programs and applications.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Wasilla Finance Department, Utility Billing
290 E Herning Avenue, Wasilla, AK 99654
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay a water or sewer bill, check an account, or ask about starting or stopping service.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwasilla.gov
Local office · City office
Wasilla City Hall
290 E Herning Avenue, Wasilla, AK 99654
Help here
- City servicesVisit City Hall to contact city departments and get help with city services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwasilla.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Alaska Job Center Network, Mat-Su Job Center
877 Commercial Drive, Wasilla, AK 99654-6937
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, career training, and unemployment reemployment services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jobs.alaska.gov
Library · City office
Wasilla Public Library
500 N Crusey Street, Wasilla, AK 99654
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, or request items from another library.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwasilla.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center
1001 S Clapp Street, Wasilla, AK 99654
Help here
- Sports and recreation facilitiesUse the city sports center for recreation and public activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwasilla.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wasilla
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
Food Bank of Alaska, Inc.
2192 Viking Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501
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
Alaska Legal Services Corporation
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
Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Incorporated (RurAL CAP)
731 E. 8th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Listed on commerce.alaska.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Wasilla is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Nonprofit
Alaska Family Services WIC, Wasilla
777 N. Crusey St, Suite B201, Wasilla, AK 99654
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
State office · State office
Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Mat-Su District Office
855 W. Commercial Drive, Wasilla, AK 99654
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsApply in person for state public assistance programs and get help with your application.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Local office · Regional office
Alaska 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search Alaska 211 to find local help with basic needs and other services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on alaska211.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Palmer Courthouse, Family Law Self-Help Center
435 South Denali Street, Palmer, AK 99645
Help here
- Family law self-helpGet information about family law forms, court steps, and available legal resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.alaska.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Mat-Su Senior Services
1132 S. Chugach St, Palmer, AK 99645
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet information and referrals for services that help older adults live independently.
- Senior transportationAsk about transportation services for older adults in the Mat-Su area.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on matsuseniors.com
Emergency help · County office
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Office of Emergency Management
680 N Seward-Meridian Parkway, Wasilla, AK 99654
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and response informationGet emergency alerts and information about hazards, road closures, shelters, and evacuation zones.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on matsu.gov
Alaska programs by kind of help
These are run by Alaska 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- Alaska 2-1-1
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