Stockton
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Local offices in Stockton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Stockton Resource Center
112 RB Road, Stockton, MO 65785
Help here
- Public assistanceVisit the resource center for help with applications for food, cash, health care, and child care benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Local office · City office
Stockton City Hall
1424 South Street, Stockton, MO 65785
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about local government.
- Utility billingPay utility bills or ask City Hall about water, sewer, and trash service or payment options.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stocktonmo.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Korth Center
309 West Englewood, Stockton, MO 65785
Help here
- Meals and senior supportOlder adults can get meals, senior activities, transportation help, and information about services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on goaging.org
State office · State office
Stockton License Office
304 RB Road, Stockton, MO 65785
Help here
- Driver licensing and vehicle transactionsVisit the license office for driver license services and vehicle title or registration transactions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Library · Regional office
Geneva Sharp Branch, Cedar County Library District
717 East Street, Stockton, MO 65785
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library computers, and take part in library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cedarcountylibrary.org
City of Stockton, Missouri website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Stockton
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
Ozarks Food Harvest
2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
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 Southern Missouri
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 Central Missouri Community Action Agency (WCMCAA)
112 W 4th Street, Appleton City, MO 64724-1402
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cedar County
Stockton is in Cedar County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Missouri Family Support Division, Cedar County
112 RB Road, Stockton, MO 65785
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for SNAP food benefits and temporary cash assistance at this office.Apply online
- Health coverage and child care assistanceGet help applying for Medicaid or child care assistance.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services through Missouri's Family Support Division.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Human services · Regional office
United Way 211
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 for referrals to local housing, food, utility, and other community help.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211.org
Public health · County office
Cedar County Health Department
1317 S. Hwy 32, Suite B, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department offers screenings, immunizations, family planning, and other local health services.
- WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cedarcountymo.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Cedar County Circuit Clerk
113 South Street, Stockton, MO 65785
Help here
- Court forms and filing helpGet court forms and information about filing for an order of protection or handling a small claims case.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cedarcountymo.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Care Connection for Aging Services
106 W. Young Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information and help with meals, transportation, caregiver support, and other services for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on goaging.org
State office · State office
Stockton License Office
304 RB Road, Suite 2, Stockton, MO
Help here
- Driver and vehicle licensingVisit this office for driver license and vehicle registration services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.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