Vanceburg
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Local offices in Vanceburg
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Vanceburg DCBS Office
243 Commercial Drive, Vanceburg, KY 41179
Help here
- Food, medical, and cash benefitsVisit or contact this office to apply for food, medical, and other state benefits or submit documents.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority Vanceburg
104 White Street, Vanceburg, KY 41179
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and how to apply.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kentucky.gov
Utilities · City office
Vanceburg Electric Plant Board
191 Front Street, Vanceburg, KY 41179
Help here
- Electric utility billingContact the board to ask about electric service and pay your utility bill.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofvanceburg.com
Local office · City office
City of Vanceburg
189 Second Street, Suite A, Vanceburg, KY 41179
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city office for help with city services and questions about local government.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofvanceburg.com
Library · County office
Lewis County Public Library
27 Third Street, Vanceburg, KY 41179
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and ask about classes.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lewiscpl.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Vanceburg
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
Gods Pantry Food Bank, Inc.
2201 Innovation Drive, Lexington, KY 40511
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 the Bluegrass
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
Licking Valley Community Action Program, Inc.
203 High St, Flemingsburg, KY 41041-1236
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lewis County
Vanceburg is in Lewis County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Lewis County Family Support Office
243 Commercial Drive, Vanceburg, KY 41179
Help here
- Benefits assistanceApply for food, medical, and other public assistance benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Public health · County office
Lewis County Health Department
185 Commercial Dr, Vanceburg, KY 41179
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services, health records, and community health support.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lewiscountykyhd.org
Older adults · Regional office
Buffalo Trace Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and referrals for aging and disability services, meals, transportation, and caregiver support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lewis County Emergency Management
36 Court Street, Vanceburg, KY 41179
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information and help preparing for emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lewiscountyky.gov
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