Florence
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Local offices in Florence
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Florence City Hall
511 Main St, Florence, KS
Help here
- City services and utility questionsContact City Hall for information about city services and utility questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on florenceks.com
Library · Regional office
Florence Public Library
324 Main St, Florence, KS 66851
Help here
- Library materials and resourcesGet a library card, borrow books, and use online reading resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on florence.lib.nckls.org
City of Florence, Kansas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Florence first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
His Helping Hands
40 miles from the center of Florence1441 E 37th St N, Wichita, KS 67219
Hours
- Tue2 PM to 4 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Who can come: Individuals in the Wichita and Sedgwick County areas facing hardships
What to bring: No appointment needed for food distribution.
Listed on ccc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Free Community Meal & Clothing Closet
New Life Church & Outreach Center of Wichita
42 miles from the center of Florence1156 N Oliver St, Wichita, KS 67208
Hours
- Wed6 PM to 7 PM
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on newlifechurchandoutreachcenter.churchcenter.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Weekly Food Bank
The Center
43 miles from the center of Florence1914 E 11th St N, Wichita, KS 67214
Hours
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM. Excluding holidays
Listed on thecenter.my.canva.site, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Table of Hope Food Pantry
Table of Hope MCC
43 miles from the center of Florence1650 N Fairview Ave, Wichita, KS 67203
Hours
- Thu9:30 AM to 1 PM
Listed on tableofhopeict.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
A Blessing Box
St Paul's United Methodist Church
43 miles from the center of Florence1356 N Broadway Ave, Wichita, KS 67214
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Available at any time. The box is stocked twice daily.
Who can come: Anyone needing food items
Listed on st-pauls-umc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
College hill food pantry & breakfast
College Hill United Methodist Church (CHUM)
43 miles from the center of Florence2930 E 1st St N, Wichita, KS 67214
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM (1st of the month)
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM (3rd of the month)
What to bring: There are no eligibility requirements. First-time guests must provide ID, contact information, and household demographic information.
Listed on collegehillumc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Florence
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
Offices for all of Marion County
Florence is in Marion County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Marion County Health Department
1220 E. Main St., Marion, KS 66861
Help here
- Public health servicesThe department offers immunizations and other public health services.
- WICWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marioncoks.net
Courts and legal help · State office
Marion County District Court
200 S. 3rd St., Marion, KS 66861
Help here
- Court self-help and filingsThe court provides self-help resources and handles court records, filings, and payments.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 8thkscourts.gov
Older adults · County office
Marion County Department on Aging
309 S. Third St., Marion, KS 66861
Help here
- Aging services and benefits helpStaff help older residents learn about programs and complete applications for county and state services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marioncoks.net
Older adults · Regional office
North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging
401 Houston St., Manhattan, KS 66502
Help here
- Area Agency on Aging servicesThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to services in its region.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kdads.ks.gov
Emergency help · County office
Marion County Emergency Management
1240 Commercial Drive, Marion, KS 66861
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryThe office helps residents prepare for disasters and supports response and recovery efforts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marioncoks.net
Library · Regional office
North Central Kansas Libraries System
Help here
- Library system servicesThe system supports member libraries serving Marion County and other nearby counties.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lib.nckls.org
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
- Kansas 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.
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