Plains

Local offices in Plains

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

• 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.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayplains.org

• Local office · City office

  City of Plains City Office

  Help here

  • City services and water billsVisit or contact the city office for city services and to pay your water bill.Apply online
  Call 620-563-7611Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on plains.krwa.net

• Library · City office

  Plains Community Library

  500 Grand Ave, Plains, KS 67869

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the library’s books, learning resources, and community programs.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on plains.krwa.net

City of Plains, Kansas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Plains

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

Offices for all of Meade County

Plains is in Meade County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Meade County WIC

  309 S Webb Street, Meade, KS 67864

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children can get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 620-873-8745DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on meadeco.org

• Public health · County office

  Meade County Health Department

  309 S Webb Street, Meade, KS 67864

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, prenatal care, home visits, and other health services.
  • Benefits application access pointVisit the department for information and applications for state assistance programs.
  Call 620-873-8745DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on meadeco.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Meade County District Court

  200 N Fowler, Meade, KS 67864

  Help here

  • District court servicesVisit the court for help with civil, criminal, family, probate, juvenile, and small claims cases.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on meadeco.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging

  236 San Jose, Dodge City, KS 67801

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services and support to live independently.
  Call 620-225-8230DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on swkaaa-aging.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Meade County Emergency Management

  200 N Fowler St, Meade, KS 67864

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet emergency planning information and help finding supplies and recovery support after a disaster.
  Call 620-873-8727DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on meadeco.org

Everything in Meade County

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