Sedgwick County
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Local offices in Sedgwick County
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State office
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Sedgwick County Office
2601 S. Oliver St., Wichita, KS 67210
Help here
- Benefits assistanceApply for food, child care, energy, and cash assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.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
Sedgwick County Health Department
1900 E. 9th St., Wichita, KS 67214
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sedgwickcounty.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
COMCARE of Sedgwick County
271 W. Third St. N., Suite 600, Wichita, KS 67202
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sedgwickcounty.org
Older adults · County office
Sedgwick County Department of Aging and Disabilities
271 W. Third St. N., 5th Floor, Suite 500, Wichita, KS 67202
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sedgwickcounty.org
Older adults · Regional office
Central Plains Area Agency on Aging
271 W. Third St. N., Suite 500, Wichita, KS 67202
Help here
- Aging services navigationTalk with a specialist about in-home services, case management, and other support for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cpaaa.org
Emergency help · County office
Sedgwick County Emergency Management
714 N. Main, Wichita, KS 67203
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to help prepare for emergencies and disasters.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sedgwickcounty.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Wichita Workforce Center
2021 N. Amidon, Suite 1100, Wichita, KS 67203
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help finding a job, building skills, or accessing career training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforce-ks.com
Library · City office
Wichita Public Library
711 W. 2nd St., Wichita, KS 67203
Help here
- Library servicesUse library resources, research help, and learning programs at Wichita Public Library locations.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wichitalibrary.org
Sedgwick County, Kansas website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Sedgwick County, closest to the center of Wichita first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
The Lord's Diner
0.6 miles from the center of Wichita520 N Broadway St, Wichita, KS 67214
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
A Blessing Box
St Paul's United Methodist Church
1.3 miles from the center of Wichita1356 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
Table of Hope Food Pantry
Table of Hope MCC
1.6 miles from the center of Wichita1650 N Fairview Ave, Wichita, KS 67203
Hours
- Thu9:30 AM to 1 PM
Listed on tableofhopeict.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Weekly Food Bank
The Center
2 miles from the center of Wichita1914 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
Antioch Food Bank
Antioch Community Church
2.3 miles from the center of Wichita255 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
Food pantry
College hill food pantry & breakfast
College Hill United Methodist Church (CHUM)
2.4 miles from the center of Wichita2930 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 Sedgwick 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
Wichita Sedgwick County Community Action Partnership (WSCCAP)
455 N Main Street, Wichita, KS 67202
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Sedgwick 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