Augusta
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Local offices in Augusta
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
Kentucky 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or text your ZIP code to 898211 to find local help with basic needs and other services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kentucky211.org
Library · County office
Bracken County Public Library Bookmobile
Help here
- Bookmobile serviceThe bookmobile stops in Augusta so residents can browse and borrow books, audiobooks, and DVDs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brackenlibrary.org
Local office · City office
Augusta City Clerk's Office
219 Main Street, Augusta, KY 41002
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call the clerk's office for help with city services and information.
- Water and sewer billingContact the city about water and sewer service and billing.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on augustaky.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Clooney Community Center
Help here
- Community center rentalContact the city to ask about renting the community center for a gathering.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on augustaky.gov
City of Augusta, Kentucky website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Augusta first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Lexington Public Library, Northside Branch
Lexington Public Library
54 miles from the center of Augusta1733 Russell Cave Road, Lexington, KY 40511
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 2 PM
- Tue12 PM to 2 PM
- Wed12 PM to 2 PM
- Thu12 PM to 2 PM
- Fri12 PM to 2 PM
- Sat12 PM to 2 PM
- Sun12 PM to 2 PM
What to bring: Come before 9:30 a.m. to put your name on the list for same-day pickup
Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Lexington Rescue Mission
56 miles from the center of Augusta444 Glen Arvin Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Tue9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Wed9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Thu9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Fri9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Sat9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch
Who can come: Anyone in need
Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
FoodChain
56 miles from the center of Augusta501 W. Sixth Street, Suite 105, Lexington, KY 40508
Hours
- Mon4 PM to 6 PM
- Wed4 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: Anyone in the community
What to bring: No identifying information needed
Languages: Spanish
Listed on foodchainlex.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Nourish Lexington Build a Box Pantry at Coolavin Park
FoodChain
56 miles from the center of Augusta550 W. Sixth Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Hours
- Thu3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Who can come: Everyone
What to bring: No documentation needed
Languages: Spanish
Listed on foodchainlex.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Shiloh Baptist Church
56 miles from the center of Augusta237 East 5th Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Hours
- Wed3 PM to 5 PM
Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Church Under the Bridge
57 miles from the center of Augusta187 North Broadway, Lexington, KY 40507
Hours
- Sun3 PM to 5:30 PM
Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Augusta
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
Freestore Foodbank
3401 Rosenthal Way, Cincinnati, OH 45204
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
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass
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
Licking Valley Community Action Program, Inc.
203 High St, Flemingsburg, KY 41041-1236
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Bracken County
Augusta is in Bracken County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Bracken County Attorney
Help here
- Child support servicesContact the county attorney about local child support services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brackencounty.ky.gov
State office
Bracken County Family Support Office
429 Frankfort St, Brooksville, KY 41004
Help here
- Family Support benefitsApply for or get help with SNAP, Medicaid, and other Family Support benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kynect.ky.gov
Public health · County office
Bracken County Health Department
429 Frankfort St, Brooksville, KY 41004
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, testing, and other local health services.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition help and food benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brackenhd.org
Older adults · Regional office
Buffalo Trace Area Development District Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
211 Tennessee Street, Maysville, KY 41056
Help here
- Aging and disability supportResidents can get help with benefits, meals, caregiving, transportation, and long-term care resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chfs.ky.gov
Emergency help · County office
Bracken County Emergency Management
207 Madison St, Brooksville, KY 41004
Help here
- Emergency planning and alertsGet local emergency information, preparedness help, and county alert sign-up.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brackencounty.ky.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Career Center, Maysville
201 Government Street, Maysville, KY 41056
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help finding a job, training for work, or returning to work after unemployment.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov
Kentucky programs by kind of help
These are run by Kentucky 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 - 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
- Kentucky 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