Cedar Vale

Local offices in Cedar Vale

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Cedar Vale City Hall

  702 Cedar Street, Cedar Vale, KS 67024

  Help here

  • City services and resident questionsVisit or call City Hall for help with city services and questions.
  • Water and sewer billingAsk about water and sewer bills, start service, or learn about payment and shutoff rules.Read more
  Call 620-758-2244DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcedarvale.com

• Library · City office

  Cedar Vale Memorial Library

  608 Cedar Street, Cedar Vale, KS 67024

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its library resources.
  Call 620-758-2598DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on seknfind.org

City of Cedar Vale, Kansas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Cedar Vale first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Our Daily Bread Food Pantry

  Catholic Charities

  57 miles from the center of Cedar Vale

  2825 S Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67216

  Hours

  • Tue8:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed8:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu8:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Sat9 AM to 12 PM (last of the month)

  Who can come: Anyone in the greater Wichita area who needs food assistance

  What to bring: Visit once a month. On your first visit, complete an application and bring ID for each person on the application and proof of address from the past 60 days.

  Call 316-262-8898DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on catholiccharitieswichita.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  The Lord's Diner

  57 miles from the center of Cedar Vale

  2825 S Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67216

  Hours

  • Mon5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  • Tue5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  • Wed5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  • Thu5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  • Fri5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  • Sat5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  • Sun5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need, no questions asked

  Call 316-266-4966DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on bs-wichita.solutiosoftware.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Bread of Life

  58 miles from the center of Cedar Vale

  1301 E Galena, Wichita, KS 67216

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 1:45 PM

  What to bring: For first-time applicants, bring a government-issued photo ID, a current-address mail item, Social Security cards or accepted alternate identification for each household member, and proof of income. Bring custody papers for children under 18 who are not yours by birth.

  Call 316-689-6866DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on breadoflifewichita.jimdoweb.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Community Food Pantry

  StepStone

  58 miles from the center of Cedar Vale

  1329 S Bluffview, Wichita, KS 67218

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Anyone, once every 30 days

  What to bring: No photo ID or documents are required. Provide names and birth dates for everyone in your household.

  Call 316-684-5120DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stepstoneks.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Free Community Meal & Clothing Closet

  New Life Church & Outreach Center of Wichita

  59 miles from the center of Cedar Vale

  1156 N Oliver St, Wichita, KS 67208

  Hours

  • Wed6 PM to 7 PM

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 316-358-0123DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on newlifechurchandoutreachcenter.churchcenter.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Antioch Food Bank

  Antioch Community Church

  59 miles from the center of Cedar Vale

  255 S Estelle, Wichita, KS 67211

  Hours

  • Sun11 AM to 11:45 AM

  Who can come: People in the church family and community who need food assistance

  What to bring: Attending church is not required.

  Call 316-425-5654DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on antiochwichita.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cedar Vale

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Cedar Vale

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Cedar Vale. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Cowley Workforce Center

  30 miles away

  221 West Chestnut Ave, Arkansas City, KS 67005

  Hours: Only Open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am-4:30pm By appointment book at www.workforce-ks.com

  Call 620-441-5313DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 15, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  KANSASWORKS Southeast - Independence

  Also helps young people

  43 miles away

  2615 West Main Street, Suite 111, Independence, KS 67301

  Hours: M - F 8am - 5pm

  Call 620-332-5904DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 16, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Sumner County Workforce Center

  50 miles away

  215 S Washington, Wellington, KS 67152

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 to Noon and 1:00 to 5:00 Appointments on Monday and Wednesdays Only. Book at www.workforce-ks.com

  Call 3167716633DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 15, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Chautauqua County

Cedar Vale is in Chautauqua County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Kansas Department for Children and Families, Chautauqua County office

  215 N Chautauqua St, Sedan, KS 67361

  Help here

  • Benefits assistanceContact this office for help applying for food and other public assistance benefits.Apply online
  Call 620-725-5800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 Kansas

  Help here

  • Help finding community resourcesCall 2-1-1 or search online to find local help and community resources.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.org

• Public health · County office

  Chautauqua County Health Department

  215 N Chautauqua St, Sedan, KS 67361

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and information.Read more
  • WICThe health department provides WIC services for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
  • Aging servicesThe county aging council connects older residents and caregivers with local services and meal programs.Read more
  Call 620-725-5850DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyks.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging

  304 S Summit St, Arkansas City, KS 67005

  Help here

  • Information and assistance for older adultsOlder adults and caregivers can get information about services and referrals to local agencies.Read more
  • Meals for older adultsThe agency helps connect older adults with local meal sites and home-delivered meals.Read more
  Call 620-442-0268DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sckaaa.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Chautauqua County Emergency Management

  215 N Chautauqua St, Sedan, KS 67361

  Help here

  • Emergency alerts and preparednessGet county emergency alerts and information to prepare for emergencies.
  Call 620-725-5883DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyks.com

• State office

  Chautauqua County Treasurer, motor vehicle and driver licensing services

  215 N Chautauqua St, Sedan, KS 67361

  Help here

  • Motor vehicle registration and titleResidents can register and title motor vehicles at the county treasurer’s office.
  • Driver license renewalResidents can renew driver licenses at the county treasurer’s office.
  Call 620-725-5810DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyks.com

Everything in Chautauqua County

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