Leavenworth
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Local offices in Leavenworth
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Housing help · City office
Planning and Community Development
100 N 5th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about Planters II public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher program.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leavenworthks.gov
Older adults · City office
City Clerk's Office
100 N 5th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Help here
- Senior utility bill rebateEligible residents age 62 or older can apply for help paying sewer and trash charges.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leavenworthks.gov
Utilities · City office
Municipal Service Center
790 Thornton Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Help here
- Trash, recycling, and large-item pickupGet information about city trash service, recycling, and large-item pickup.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leavenworthks.gov
Local office · Regional office
Kansas 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with basic needs and other services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.myresourcedirectory.com
Local office · City office
City Hall and Customer Service
100 N 5th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Help here
- City information and service requestsContact the city to ask about local services or submit a request for help.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leavenworthks.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Leavenworth County Workforce Center
1901 Spruce Street, Suite 101, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help with job searches, resumes, training options, and local job opportunities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcepartnership.com
Library · City office
Leavenworth Public Library
100 N 5th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Help here
- Library services and programsUse library resources and find programs for children, teens, and adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leavenworthks.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation
123 S Esplanade Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind recreation programs, swimming, activities, and park information.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leavenworthks.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Leavenworth
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
Harvesters - The Community Food Network
3801 Topping Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64129
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
NEK-CAP, Inc.
1260 220th Street, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Leavenworth County
Leavenworth is in Leavenworth County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Leavenworth County Health Department WIC Office
500 Eisenhower Road, Suite 102, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceGet nutrition help and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leavenworthcounty.gov
State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families Leavenworth Service Center
515 Limit Street, Suite 100, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Help here
- Benefits and family assistanceApply for or get help with Kansas benefits and family assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way 211
Help here
- Community information and referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayplains.org
Public health · County office
Leavenworth County Health Department
500 Eisenhower Road, Suite 101, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Help here
- Public health servicesGet preventive health services, nursing care, and help with community health concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leavenworthcounty.gov
Older adults · County office
Leavenworth County Council on Aging
711 Marshall Street, Suite 100, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Help here
- Older adult supportOlder adults can ask about meals, rides, in-home help, social services, and benefits counseling.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leavenworthcounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Wyandotte-Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging
849 N 47th Street, Kansas City, KS 66112
Help here
- Area agency on aging informationContact the area agency for aging services and support in Wyandotte and Leavenworth counties.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kdads.ks.gov
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.
Call 988Text 988