Bucklin
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Local offices in Bucklin
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Bucklin Public Works & Utilities
Help here
- Public water and utilitiesCall the city about public works and utility service questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bucklinks.com
Local office · City office
Bucklin City Hall
117 W Oak St, Bucklin, KS 67834
Help here
- City office helpContact the city clerk about city services, forms, and local government questions.
- Utility billingContact the city about utility bills and utility account forms.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bucklinks.com
Older adults · Regional office
Bucklin Senior Center
115 W Center St, Bucklin, KS 67834
Help here
- Senior center servicesCall the center to ask about services and activities for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on compassbh.org
Library · City office
Bucklin Public Library
201 N Main St, Bucklin, KS 67834
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use library programs and digital resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bucklinpubliclibrary.org
City of Bucklin, Kansas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bucklin
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
Kansas Food Bank
1919 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67211
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
Kansas Legal Services, 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
Community Action Coalition for Families, Inc. (CACF)
318 N Lincoln Ave, Liberal, KS 67901
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Ford County
Bucklin is in Ford County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Ford County Office
1509 Avenue P, Dodge City, KS 67801
Help here
- Food, cash, and child care assistanceApply for food, cash, and child care assistance through the Kansas Department for Children and Families.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Ford County Housing Authority
Help here
- Section 8 Housing Choice VoucherAsk about rental assistance for eligible households outside Dodge City city limits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swkaaa-aging.org
Local office · Regional office
United Way 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online for help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayplains.org
Public health · County office
Ford County Health Department
507 Ave L, Dodge City, KS 67801
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations and well family care checks.
- WICGet nutrition support and healthy food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fordcounty.net
Older adults · Regional office
Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging
P.O. Box 1636, Dodge City, KS 67801
Help here
- Aging and disability supportAsk about in-home services, financial help, and local resources for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kdads.ks.gov
Emergency help · County office
Ford County Emergency Management
1506 W Comanche St, Dodge City, KS 67801
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and recoveryGet information to prepare for emergencies and help finding supplies and recovery support after a disaster.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fordcounty.net
Kansas programs by kind of help
These are run by Kansas 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
- United Way 211 Kansas
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