Arkansas City
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Local offices in Arkansas City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · City office
Arkansas City Senior Citizens Center
Help here
- Senior programs and mealsJoin senior activities or ask about the weekday Friendship Meals.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on arkcity.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Cowley County Workforce Center
221 W. Chestnut, Arkansas City, KS 67005
Help here
- Job seeker helpGet in-person help with job searches, job skills, and employment services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on workforce-ks.com
Utilities · City office
Arkansas City Hall and Utility Billing
118 W. Central Ave., Arkansas City, KS 67005
Help here
- City Hall servicesVisit City Hall for city clerk services and help with city records.
- Utility billingPay a city utility bill or ask about starting or stopping service.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on arkcity.org
Library · City office
Arkansas City Public Library
120 E. Fifth Ave., Arkansas City, KS 67005
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use public computers, or ask for help finding information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on arkcity.scklslibrary.info
Local office · City office
Northwest Community Center
Help here
- Community centerUse the center for neighborhood meetings and community events.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on arkcity.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Arkansas 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
Kansas Food Bank
1919 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67211
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
Kansas Legal Services, Inc.
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
Mid-Kansas Community Action Program, Inc.
730 Cliff Drive, Augusta, KS 67010
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cowley County
Arkansas City is in Cowley County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Cowley County Office
122 W 19th Ave, Winfield, KS 67156
Help here
- Benefits assistanceApply for food, cash, child care, and other basic needs assistance.Read more
- Child support servicesApply for help establishing and managing child support services.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way 211
Help here
- Community information and referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayplains.org
Housing authority · County office
Cowley County Housing Authority
304 S Summit St, Arkansas City, KS 67005
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority for information about local housing assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cowleycountyks.gov
Public health · County office
Cowley County Health Department
320 E 9th Ave, Suite B, Winfield, KS 67156
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for public health information, immunizations, and other health services.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cowleycountyks.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Four County Mental Health Center, Cowley Branch
22214 D Street, Winfield, KS 67156
Help here
- Mental health servicesGet mental health services and call for same-day walk-in availability.
- Crisis interventionCall the crisis line for mental health crisis support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fourcounty.com
Courts and legal help · State office
Cowley County District Court, 19th Judicial District
311 E 9th Ave, Winfield, KS 67156
Help here
- Court self-help informationFind court information and self-help resources for people representing themselves.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cowleycountyks.gov
Kansas programs by kind of help
These are run by Kansas 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
- United Way 211 Kansas
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.
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