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Local offices in La Plata
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
La Plata Utility Billing
113 South Gex, La Plata, MO 63549
Help here
- Utility service and billsGet help with city electric, water, sewer, trash, and utility bills.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflaplata.net
Library · City office
La Plata Public Library
103 E Moore St, La Plata, MO 63549
Help here
- Library resourcesUse the library's books, computers, and local history and genealogy resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on laplatapubliclibrary.com
Local office · City office
La Plata City Hall
113 South Gex, La Plata, MO 63549
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for city services, forms, and general questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflaplata.net
Parks and recreation · City office
La Plata Park & Recreation
Help here
- City recreationVisit the city reservoir and disc golf course or use the campground facilities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflaplata.net
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve La Plata
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
The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri
2101 Vandiver Drive, Suite B, Columbia, MO 65202
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 Services of Eastern Missouri, 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
North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC)
16 N Court St, PO Box 470, Bowling Green, MO 63334-1534
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Macon County
La Plata is in Macon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Missouri Family Support Division Resource Center
1716-B Prospect Drive, Macon, MO 63552
Help here
- Benefits and family supportResidents can visit for help with state benefits and family support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way 2-1-1 Missouri/Southwest Illinois
Help here
- Local help and resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211helps.org
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Macon
1404 Missouri St, Macon, MO 63552
Help here
- Public housingThe housing authority helps eligible residents apply for low-rent housing.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Public health · County office
Macon County Health Department
503 N Missouri St, Macon, MO 63552
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department offers health clinics, prevention services, and referrals.
- WICWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, and health referrals for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maconmohealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging
2815 N. Baltimore St., Kirksville, MO 63501
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, transportation, in-home help, and other local services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nemoaaa.org
Emergency help · County office
Macon County Emergency Management
101 E Washington St, Suite B, Macon, MO 63552
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and coordinationThe county emergency coordinator helps plan for and coordinate responses to emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sema.dps.mo.gov
Missouri programs by kind of help
These are run by Missouri 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
- Missouri 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