Cowley County
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Local offices in Cowley County
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State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Cowley County Office
122 W 19th Ave, Winfield, KS 67156
Help here
- Benefits assistanceApply for food, cash, child care, and other basic needs assistance.Read more
- Child support servicesApply for help establishing and managing child support services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Housing help · County office
Cowley County Housing Authority
304 S Summit St, Arkansas City, KS 67005
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority for information about local housing assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cowleycountyks.gov
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
Cowley County Health Department
320 E 9th Ave, Suite B, Winfield, KS 67156
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for public health information, immunizations, and other health services.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cowleycountyks.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Four County Mental Health Center, Cowley Branch
22214 D Street, Winfield, KS 67156
Help here
- Mental health servicesGet mental health services and call for same-day walk-in availability.
- Crisis interventionCall the crisis line for mental health crisis support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fourcounty.com
Courts and legal help · State office
Cowley County District Court, 19th Judicial District
311 E 9th Ave, Winfield, KS 67156
Help here
- Court self-help informationFind court information and self-help resources for people representing themselves.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cowleycountyks.gov
Older adults · Regional office
South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging
304 S Summit, Arkansas City, KS 67005
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the agency for services and support for older Kansans.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sckaaa.org
Emergency help · County office
Cowley County Emergency Services
321 E 10th Ave, Winfield, KS 67156
Help here
- Emergency managementGet help preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cowleycountyks.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Cowley County Workforce Center
221 W. Chestnut, Arkansas City, KS 67005
Help here
- Job seeker helpGet in-person help with job searches, job skills, and employment services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on workforce-ks.com
Library · City office
Winfield Public Library
605 College St, Winfield, KS 67156
Help here
- Library cards, books, and public resourcesGet a library card, borrow books and digital items, use computers, and join library programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wpl.org
Library · City office
Arkansas City Public Library
120 E 5th Ave, Arkansas City, KS 67005
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library learning resources and programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arkcity.scklslibrary.info
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Cowley County, closest to the center of Arkansas City first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Bread of Life
42 miles from the center of Arkansas City1301 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.
Listed on breadoflifewichita.jimdoweb.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Our Daily Bread Food Pantry
Catholic Charities
42 miles from the center of Arkansas City2825 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.
Listed on catholiccharitieswichita.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
The Lord's Diner
42 miles from the center of Arkansas City2825 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
Listed on bs-wichita.solutiosoftware.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Food Pantry
StepStone
43 miles from the center of Arkansas City1329 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.
Listed on stepstoneks.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Wichita West Orchard Corps Community Center
The Salvation Army
44 miles from the center of Arkansas City1910 S Everett St, Wichita, KS 67213
Hours
- Tue9:30 AM to 12 PM; 12:30 PM to 2 PM
- Thu9:30 AM to 12 PM; 12:30 PM to 2 PM
Listed on salvationarmyusa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Antioch Food Bank
Antioch Community Church
45 miles from the center of Arkansas City255 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.
Listed on antiochwichita.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cowley County
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
Mid-Kansas Community Action Program, Inc.
730 Cliff Drive, Augusta, KS 67010
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Cowley 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
Talk to a person
- United Way 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