Harrington
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Local offices in Harrington
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
City Hall
106 Dorman St., Harrington, DE 19952
Help here
- City services and billsAsk about city services, pay water, sewer, trash, or tax bills, and get help with city billing.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on harringtondelaware.gov
Human services · Regional office
Delaware 211
Help here
- Help finding local resourcesCall 211 to get connected with health and human service resources across Delaware.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on delaware211.org
Library · State office
Harrington Public Library
101 Little Mastens Corner Road, Harrington, DE 19952
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use wireless printing, or attend programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on harrington.lib.de.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Harrington Parks & Recreation Department
114 E. Liberty St., Harrington, DE 19952
Help here
- Recreation programsFind recreation programs and activities for children and adults, including exercise classes and youth sports.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on harringtondelaware.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Harrington
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 Delaware
222 Lake Drive, Newark, DE 19702
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 Corporation of Delaware, 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
First State Community Action Agency
308 North Railroad Avenue P.O. Box 877, Georgetown, DE 19947-0877
Listed on laborfiles.delaware.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Kent County
Harrington is in Kent County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Delaware Division of Child Support Services, Kent County Office
905 South Governors Avenue, Dover, DE 19904
Help here
- Child supportGet help establishing, changing, or enforcing a child support order.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhss.delaware.gov
State office
Blue Hen Corporate Center State Service Center
655 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901
Help here
- Social services and MedicaidApply for or manage social service and Medicaid benefits and get help connecting with resources.Apply online
- WICGet information about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhss.delaware.gov
Housing help · State office
Delaware State Housing Authority Dover Office
18 The Green, Dover, DE 19901
Help here
- Housing assistanceGet information about affordable housing and housing assistance programs serving Kent County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on destatehousing.com
Housing help · Nonprofit
Dover Housing Authority
76 Stevenson Drive, Dover, DE 19901
Help here
- Public housing and rental vouchersApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher for eligible Dover households.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhade.org
Public health · State office
James W. Williams State Service Center WIC Clinic
805 River Road, Dover, DE 19901
Help here
- WICAsk about WIC nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhss.delaware.gov
State office
Smyrna State Service Center
100 Sunnyside Road, Smyrna, DE 19977
Help here
- Social services and MedicaidVisit to apply for or manage social services and Medicaid and meet with a case manager.Apply online
- Food and emergency assistanceAsk about SNAP food benefits, emergency help, and other local support.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhss.delaware.gov
Delaware programs by kind of help
These are run by Delaware 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
- Delaware 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