Anchorage Municipality
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Local offices in Anchorage Municipality
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Public health · County office
Anchorage Health Department Public Health Division and WIC
825 L Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
Help here
- WICApply for food benefits, nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and health referrals for eligible families.
- Community health nursingGet immunizations and routine sexual health tests and screenings.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on muni.org
Child support · State office
Alaska Child Support Enforcement Division, Anchorage Office
655 F Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, setting or changing support orders, and collecting child support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.alaska.gov
State office
Anchorage Division of Public Assistance Office
4001 Ingra Street, Suite 131, Anchorage, AK 99503
Help here
- Public assistance benefitsApply for public assistance benefits and get help with an application.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Housing help · State office
Anchorage Family Investment Center, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
440 East Benson Boulevard, Anchorage, AK 99503
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing and rental assistance when local waiting lists are open.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ahfc.us
Local office · Regional office
Alaska 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search Alaska 211 to find local help with basic needs and other services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alaska211.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Anchorage Law Library
303 K Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal materials and public computers, and ask library staff for help locating legal information.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.alaska.gov
Human services · County office
Anchorage Health Department Human Services Division
825 L Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet help finding long-term care, disability services, benefits, and housing resources.Read more
- Emergency housing assistanceAsk about emergency financial help and services to prevent homelessness.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on muni.org
Older adults · County office
Anchorage Aging and Disability Resource Center
825 L Street, Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99501
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet help understanding benefits and applying for services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on muni.org
Jobs and training · State office
Anchorage Midtown Job Center
3301 Eagle Street, Suite 101, Anchorage, AK 99503
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding a job, improving your resume, and exploring training options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.alaska.gov
State office
Anchorage DMV
4001 Ingra Street, Suite 101, Anchorage, AK 99503
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license, take knowledge tests, and get vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.alaska.gov
Municipality of Anchorage website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Anchorage Municipality, closest to the center of Anchorage first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Francis House Food Pantry
Catholic Social Services
18 miles from the center of Anchorage3710 E 20th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99508
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 1 PM
- Tue9 AM to 1 PM
- Wed9 AM to 1 PM; 4 PM to 5:30 PM (4th of the month)
- Thu9 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Any adult or family seeking food assistance
What to bring: No appointment needed. Bring ID. Visits are limited to twice a month.
Listed on cssalaska.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission
18 miles from the center of Anchorage2823 E Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507
Hours
- Mon8 AM to 8:45 AM. Breakfast; 4:30 PM to 6 PM. Supper
- Tue8 AM to 8:45 AM. Breakfast; 4:30 PM to 6 PM. Supper
- Wed8 AM to 8:45 AM. Breakfast; 4:30 PM to 6 PM. Supper
- Thu8 AM to 8:45 AM. Breakfast; 4:30 PM to 6 PM. Supper
- Fri8 AM to 8:45 AM. Breakfast; 4:30 PM to 6 PM. Supper
- Sat8 AM to 8:45 AM. Breakfast; 4:30 PM to 6 PM. Supper
- Sun8 AM to 8:45 AM. Breakfast; 4:30 PM to 6 PM. Supper
Who can come: Anyone can come to the table.
What to bring: Come sober and bring a current ID.
Listed on anchoragerescue.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Mountain Coast Vineyard Food Shelf
Mountain Coast Vineyard
19 miles from the center of Anchorage2511 Sentry Drive, Anchorage, AK 99507
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 10:30 AM (3rd of the month)
What to bring: Register by 10:30 a.m. to receive food.
Listed on mountaincoast.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Anchorage Food Pantry
Revive Alaska Community Services
19 miles from the center of Anchorage4317 MacInnes Street, Anchorage, AK 99508
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 2 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: People who are working class and struggling with hunger and food insecurity
Listed on revivealaska.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
First CME Church
First Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
19 miles from the center of Anchorage3600 MacInnes St, Anchorage, AK 99508
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
1st and 4th Saturday every month at 2:00 pm
Listed on firstcmechurch.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Fairview Rec Center Mobile Food Pantry
Anchorage East Rotary Club
19 miles from the center of Anchorage1121 E 10th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Fairview Recreation Center on the second Saturday of every month; recent event listing: 1:30-3:30ish.
Who can come: Community members in need
Listed on anchorageeastrotaryclub.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Anchorage Municipality
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
Food Bank of Alaska, Inc.
2192 Viking Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501
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
Alaska Legal Services Corporation
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
Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Incorporated (RurAL CAP)
731 E. 8th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Listed on commerce.alaska.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Anchorage Municipality
Alaska programs by kind of help
These are run by Alaska 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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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
- Alaska 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-478-2221 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988