Murray
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Local offices in Murray
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Kentucky Department for Community Based Services, Family Support Office
3415 US Hwy 641 N, Murray, KY 42071
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsVisit or contact the office to apply for food assistance and other family support benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Housing authority · City office
The Housing Authority of Murray
716 Nash Drive, Murray, KY 42071
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the Housing Authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on housingauthoritymurray.com
Utilities · City office
City of Murray Customer Service Center
500 Main Street, Murray, KY 42071
Help here
- Water, gas, sewer, and sanitation billsPay or ask questions about your Murray Municipal Utilities bill at the Customer Service Center.Apply online
- Utility serviceContact the center to ask about starting, stopping, or changing city utility service.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on murrayky.gov
Utilities · City office
Murray Electric System
401 Olive Street, Murray, KY 42071
Help here
- Electric and telecommunications billsVisit or contact Murray Electric System for help with electric, internet, cable, and telephone service and bills.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on murrayelectricsystem.com
Local office · City office
Murray City Hall
500 Main Street, Murray, KY 42071
Help here
- City servicesVisit or call City Hall for help reaching city departments and local services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on murrayky.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Murray-Calloway County Senior Citizens Center
607 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071
Help here
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on murrayseniorcenter.org
Library · County office
Calloway County Public Library
710 Main Street, Murray, KY 42071
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, use digital resources, or ask about library programs.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on callowaycountylibrary.org
City of Murray, Kentucky website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Murray
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
Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland
313 Peterson Dr., Elizabethtown, KY 42701
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
Kentucky Legal Aid
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
West Kentucky Allied Services, Inc.
328 East Broadway Street, PO Box 736, Mayfield, KY 42066
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Calloway County
Murray is in Calloway County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Calloway County Attorney and Child Support
204 South 6th Street, Murray, KY 42071
Help here
- Child supportContact the county attorney’s office for help with child support matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on callowaycountyky.gov
State office · State office
Calloway County Department for Community Based Services
3415 US Highway 641 North, Murray, KY 42071
Help here
- Family support benefitsApply for food, cash, and medical assistance through Kentucky’s benefits programs.Apply onlineRead more
- Child and family servicesContact the office for child and family protection and support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Kentucky 211
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kentucky211.org
Community action · Nonprofit
West Kentucky Allied Services, Calloway Office
607 Poplar Street, Suite C, Murray, KY 42071
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the local office to ask about community assistance and support programs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wkas-ky.org
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of Murray
716 Nash Drive, Murray, KY 42071
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for housing assistance through the Housing Authority of Murray.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on housingauthoritymurray.com
Public health · County office
Calloway County Health Department
602 Memory Lane, Murray, KY 42071
Help here
- Public health servicesFind local health services, screenings, and health information.
- WICWIC offers food, nutrition counseling, health screening, and referrals for eligible families.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on callowayhealth.org
Kentucky programs by kind of help
These are run by Kentucky 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 - 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
- Kentucky 211
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