Garden City

Local offices in Garden City

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

• State office

  Kansas Department for Children and Families, Garden City

  1710 Palace Drive, Garden City, KS 67846

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesAsk about applying for food, cash, child care, energy, and other family assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 620-272-5800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Garden City Housing Authority

  606 Pershing Avenue, Garden City, KS 67846

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher.Apply online
  Call 620-276-1241DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Garden City Service & Finance

  301 N 8th Street, Garden City, KS 67846

  Help here

  • City utility accounts and billsGet help starting or stopping city utility service, transferring an account, or paying your bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 620-276-1100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garden-city.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  KANSASWORKS Garden City

  107 E Spruce Street, Garden City, KS 67846

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding a job, building work skills, or connecting with employment services.Read more
  Call 620-276-2339DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Kansas Department of Revenue Division of Vehicles, Garden City

  2506 N Johns Street, Garden City, KS 67846

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identification cardsVisit the office for driver license and state identification card services.Apply online
  Call 620-276-8411DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ksrevenue.gov

• Library · County office

  Finney County Public Library

  605 E Walnut Street, Garden City, KS 67846

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other items or use library programs and learning resources.
  Call 620-272-3680DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Garden City Parks & Recreation

  106 S 11th Street, Garden City, KS 67846

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsFind recreation programs and get help with park facilities and reservations.Read more
  Call 620-276-1200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gardencityks.myrec.com

City of Garden City, Kansas website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Garden City

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

Job help near Garden City

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.

• American Job Center

  KANSASWORKS Garden City

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1.3 miles away

  107 East Spruce Street, Garden City, KS 67846-0994

  Hours: Mon - Fri 8am-5pm

  Call 620-276-2339DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 1, 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 Finney County

Garden City is in Finney County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Finney County Health Department

  919 Zerr Road, Garden City, KS 67846

  Help here

  • Public health clinicGet immunizations, tests, family planning, and other clinic services.
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 620-272-3600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on finneycountyks.gov

• Human services · County office

  Finney County Community Services Center

  607 W Santa Fe, Garden City, KS 67846

  Help here

  • Community corrections and youth servicesContact the county center about community corrections and youth services.
  Call 620-271-6200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on finneycountyks.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Finney County District Court

  425 N 8th Street, Garden City, KS 67846

  Help here

  • District court clerk servicesAsk the court clerk about filings, court records, and routing for district court matters.
  Call 620-271-6120DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ks25jd.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging

  236 San Jose Drive, Dodge City, KS 67801

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesCall to learn about aging services and supports available to residents of Barber County.
  Call 620-225-8230DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Finney County Emergency Management

  304 N 9th Street, Garden City, KS 67846

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and public informationGet information about emergency plans, alerts, shelters, and local hazards.
  Call 620-272-3746DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on finneycountyks.gov

Everything in Finney 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