Payson
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Local offices in Payson
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Older adults · Nonprofit
Payson Senior Center
514 W Main St, Payson, AZ 85541
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesGet information about meals, social activities, and wellness programs for older adults.
- Senior transportationAsk about rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, and essential errands.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on paysonseniorcenter.org
State office
Arizona Department of Economic Security, Payson Field Office
218 E Highway 260, Payson, AZ 85541
Help here
- Benefits applicationsVisit the office for help with applications for state benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on des.az.gov
Utilities · City office
Town of Payson Water Department
303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541
Help here
- Water bills and serviceGet help with water bills, payments, and water service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on paysonaz.gov
Local office · City office
Town of Payson Hall
303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541
Help here
- Town services and public recordsContact Town Hall for help finding town services or requesting public records.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on paysonaz.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
ARIZONA@WORK Northeastern Arizona, Payson
216 E Highway 260, Payson, AZ 85541
Help here
- Job center servicesVisit the job center for help finding work and other workforce services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arizonaatwork.com
State office
Arizona Motor Vehicle Division, Payson
122 E Highway 260, Ste 122, Payson, AZ 85541
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver license and vehicle transactions; some services require an appointment.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on azdot.gov
Library · City office
Payson Public Library
328 N McLane Rd, Payson, AZ 85541
Help here
- Library servicesVisit for library materials, reference help, and meeting room information.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on paysonaz.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Payson Parks and Recreation
1000 W Country Club Dr, Payson, AZ 85541
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind town recreation programs, activities, and facility information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on paysonaz.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Payson first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Blessed Sacrament Conference
58 miles from the center of Payson11300 N. 64th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: People in need of food or temporary financial help within the area served by the conference
What to bring: Call and leave a message to ask about food assistance.
Listed on bscaz.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
HCC North Phoenix
Harvest Compassion Center
58 miles from the center of Payson4744 E. Thunderbird Road, Suite 9, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 11:30 AM
- Wed9 AM to 11:30 AM
- Sat9 AM to 11:30 AM
What to bring: Must be in line by 11:15 a.m. to ensure service.
Listed on harvestcompassioncenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Open Hands Food Pantry
59 miles from the center of Payson15846 N. Cave Creek Road, Suite 2A, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Hours
- Thu11 AM to 2 PM
- Fri11 AM to 2 PM
- Sat11 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: The public
What to bring: No appointment is necessary. Bring an ID and complete a short form.
Listed on openhandsaz.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Mom's Pantry
60 miles from the center of Payson13440 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85022
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 2 PM
- Sun10 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Any individual or family in need of emergency supplemental food aid, regardless of income
What to bring: Photo ID and proof of residence. One visit per weekend for each registered family or recipient.
Listed on momspantryphoenix.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
PV Community Food Bank
60 miles from the center of Payson10862 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85028
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
By appointment only
Who can come: People living in northeast Phoenix within the PV Unified School District area
What to bring: By appointment only.
Listed on pvcommunityfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Desert Mission Food Bank
HonorHealth Desert Mission
63 miles from the center of Payson9229 N. 4th St., Phoenix, AZ 85020
Hours
- Mon8 AM to 1 PM
- Tue8 AM to 1 PM
- Wed8 AM to 1 PM
- Thu8 AM to 1 PM
What to bring: Bring photo ID. For children 12 months or younger, bring a birth certificate or immunization records.
Languages: Spanish
Listed on desertmission.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Payson
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
United Food Bank
245 South Nina Drive, Mesa, AZ 85210
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
Southern Arizona Legal Aid, 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
Gila County
5515 S. Apache Avenue, Suite 200, Globe, AZ 85501
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Gila County
Payson is in Gila County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Local office · Nonprofit
2-1-1 Arizona
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, utility bills, health, work, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211arizona.org
Older adults · Regional office
Central Arizona Aging, Region V
8969 W McCartney Road, Casa Grande, AZ 85194
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults and adults with disabilities can ask about home and community services and care support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caaging.org
Emergency help · County office
Gila County Emergency Management
5515 Apache Ave, Suite 400, Globe, AZ 85501
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and informationFind county emergency information and sign up for local alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on readygila.com
State office
Arizona MVD Globe
4335 U.S. 60, Claypool, AZ 85532
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the MVD office for driver licensing and vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on azdot.gov
Library · County office
Gila County Library District
Help here
- Library servicesThe district supports public library services for residents across Gila County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gcldaz.org
Arizona programs by kind of help
These are run by Arizona 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
- 211 Arizona
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-211-8661 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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