Seaford
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Local offices in Seaford
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Anna C. Shipley State Service Center
350 Virginia Ave., Seaford, DE 19973
Help here
- Benefits and MedicaidVisit to learn about benefits, apply for social services or Medicaid, or meet with a case manager.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhss.delaware.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Seaford Utility Building
Help here
- Utility bills and serviceGet help with city utility bills, payments, and starting utility service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on seafordde.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Nanticoke Senior Center
1001 West Locust Street, Seaford, DE 19973
Help here
- Senior activities and supportAdults age 50 and older can take part in meals, activities, and health programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nanticokeseniorcenter.com
Library · Regional office
Seaford District Library
600 N. Market St. Ext., Seaford, DE 19973
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use library services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on seaford.lib.de.us
Local office · City office
Seaford City Hall
414 High Street, Seaford, DE 19973
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help finding city departments and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on seafordde.com
Parks and recreation · City office
City of Seaford Parks and Recreation
320 Virginia Avenue, Seaford, DE 19973
Help here
- Recreation programsVisit or contact the office to register for city recreation programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on seafordde.com
City of Seaford, Delaware website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Seaford
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 Sussex County
Seaford is in Sussex County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
WIC Clinic at La Red Health Center
21444 Carmean Way, Georgetown, DE 19947
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhss.delaware.gov
Child support · State office
Division of Child Support Services, Sussex County Office
20105 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up or changing a child support order and collecting support payments.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhss.delaware.gov
Child support · State office
Sussex County Office of the Division of Child Support Services
20105 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child support and managing a support case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhss.delaware.gov
Housing help · County office
Sussex County Community Development & Housing
22215 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947
Help here
- Housing programsAsk about county housing programs, home repairs, and fair housing resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sussexcountyde.gov
Human services · State office
Thurman Adams State Service Center
546 S. Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE 19947
Help here
- Social services and Medicaid benefitsApply for and manage benefits, including food assistance, cash assistance, and Medicaid.Apply online
- Public health clinicsGet immunizations, family planning, HIV services, and tuberculosis screening.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhss.delaware.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
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