Howard
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Local offices in Howard
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Regional office
Howard Senior Center and Friendship Meals
148 N Wabash, Howard, KS 67349
Help here
- Community mealsCall about weekday meals at the center or meal delivery for people who cannot leave home.
- Senior servicesContact the center about senior services and community activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhoward.org
Housing help · City office
Howard Housing Authority
134 E Washington St #A, Howard, KS 67349
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhoward.org
Local office · City office
Howard City Office
110 N Pine, Howard, KS 67349
Help here
- City services and utility billsAsk about city services, start water, sewer, or gas service, and pay your city utility bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhoward.org
Library · City office
Howard City Library
126 South Wabash, Howard, KS 67349
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its books and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhoward.org
City of Howard, Kansas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Howard
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
Southeast Kansas Community Action Program (SEK-CAP, Inc.)
401 N Sinnet, Girard, KS 66743
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Elk County
Howard is in Elk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Elk County Health Department
809 E. Elk, Howard, KS 67349
Help here
- Public health servicesCall the health department about screenings, school health assessments, vaccine clinics, and car seat help.
- WICThe county health department provides WIC services for eligible families.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elkcountyks.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Elk County District Court
127 N. Pine, Howard, KS 67349
Help here
- Court informationContact the district court for information about court services and proceedings.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elkcountyks.org
Older adults · Regional office
Elk County Council on Aging
404 North Main, Moline, KS 67353
Help here
- Aging services and transportationCall the council for aging services or to arrange public transportation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sckaaa.org
Emergency help · County office
Elk County Emergency Management
127 N. Pine, Howard, KS 67349
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationContact the county office for local emergency management information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elkcountyks.org
State office
Elk County Treasurer, Driver’s License Services
127 N. Pine, Howard, KS 67349
Help here
- Driver’s license servicesMake an appointment at the courthouse for driver’s license services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elkcountyks.org
Library · Regional office
Southeast Kansas Library System
218 E Madison, Iola, KS 66749
Help here
- Library servicesFind library resources and services through the regional library system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sekls.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
- United Way 2-1-1 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