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Local offices in Booneville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Owsley County Family Support Office
33 KY 11 South, Booneville, KY 41314
Help here
- Food and medical benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with food, medical, and other family support benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Utilities · Regional office
City of Booneville Water & Sewage District
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceContact the district about water and sewer service or your bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on utilitybillingsystem.net
Local office · City office
Booneville City Hall
46 Mulberry Street, Booneville, KY 41314
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, questions, and public information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on boonevilleky.com
Older adults · Regional office
Owsley County Senior Citizens
275 Highway 28 South, Booneville, KY 41314
Help here
- Senior servicesContact the center about services and support for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwbg211.org
Library · County office
Owsley County Public Library
185 Highway 11, Booneville, KY 41314
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections and public library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on facebook.com
City of Booneville, Kentucky website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Booneville first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
NorthEast Christian Church Food Pantry
NorthEast Christian Church
56 miles from the center of Booneville990 Star Shoot Parkway, Lexington, KY 40509
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: East side of Lexington
What to bring: Bring ID or other documentation showing proof of Fayette County residency
Languages: Spanish
Listed on ncclex.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Catholic Action Center
58 miles from the center of Booneville1055 Industry Road, Lexington, KY 40505
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 9:30 AM. Eat in; 9:30 AM to 10 AM. To go; 12 PM to 12:30 PM. Eat in; 12:30 PM to 1 PM. To go; 5:30 PM to 6 PM. Eat in; 6 PM to 6:30 PM. To go
- Tue9 AM to 9:30 AM. Eat in; 9:30 AM to 10 AM. To go; 12 PM to 12:30 PM. Eat in; 12:30 PM to 1 PM. To go; 5:30 PM to 6 PM. Eat in; 6 PM to 6:30 PM. To go
- Wed9 AM to 9:30 AM. Eat in; 9:30 AM to 10 AM. To go; 12 PM to 12:30 PM. Eat in; 12:30 PM to 1 PM. To go; 5:30 PM to 6 PM. Eat in; 6 PM to 6:30 PM. To go
- Thu9 AM to 9:30 AM. Eat in; 9:30 AM to 10 AM. To go; 12 PM to 12:30 PM. Eat in; 12:30 PM to 1 PM. To go; 5:30 PM to 6 PM. Eat in; 6 PM to 6:30 PM. To go
- Fri9 AM to 9:30 AM. Eat in; 9:30 AM to 10 AM. To go; 12 PM to 12:30 PM. Eat in; 12:30 PM to 1 PM. To go; 5:30 PM to 6 PM. Eat in; 6 PM to 6:30 PM. To go
- Sat9 AM to 9:30 AM. Eat in; 9:30 AM to 10 AM. To go; 12 PM to 12:30 PM. Eat in; 12:30 PM to 1 PM. To go; 5:30 PM to 6 PM. Eat in; 6 PM to 6:30 PM. To go
- Sun9 AM to 9:30 AM. Eat in; 9:30 AM to 10 AM. To go; 12 PM to 12:30 PM. Eat in; 12:30 PM to 1 PM. To go; 5:30 PM to 6 PM. Eat in; 6 PM to 6:30 PM. To go
Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Shiloh Baptist Church
59 miles from the center of Booneville237 East 5th Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Hours
- Wed3 PM to 5 PM
Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Lighthouse Ministries
Lighthouse Ministries, Inc.
59 miles from the center of Booneville190 Spruce Street, Lexington, KY 40507
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Lunch at noon and dinner at 5:30 PM, Monday-Saturday. One meal on Sunday at 5 PM.
Listed on lighthouselex.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
New Life Day Center
59 miles from the center of Booneville224 N. Martin Luther King Boulevard, Lexington, KY 40507
Hours
- Mon8:30 AM to 12 PM
- Tue8:30 AM to 12 PM
- Wed8:30 AM to 12 PM
- Thu8:30 AM to 12 PM
- Fri8:30 AM to 12 PM
- Sat8:30 AM to 11 AM
Languages: Spanish
Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church
59 miles from the center of Booneville180 E. Maxwell Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Thursday Nights at 5:45pm. Doors open at 5:30pm.
Listed on maxpres.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Booneville
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
Gods Pantry Food Bank, Inc.
2201 Innovation Drive, Lexington, KY 40511
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
Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky
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
Middle Kentucky Community Action Partnership, Inc.
171 Howell Hts, Jackson, KY 41339-9689
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Booneville
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.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Booneville. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Middle Kentucky Community Action Partnership, Inc.
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
17 miles away
500 Brown Street, Jackson, KY 41339
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 22, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Kentucky Career Center - Jackson County - McKee
Also helps young people
18 miles away
5748 Highway 290, Mckee, KY 40447
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 25, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Estill Public Library
22 miles away
184 BroadwayStreet, Irvine, KY 40336
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-7:00pm, Friday-Saturday9:00am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 21, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Kentucky
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Eastern Kentucky Workforce Development Board
145 Citizens Lane Suite 101, Hazard, KY 41701
Workforce board
Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board
500 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
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 Owsley County
Booneville is in Owsley County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Owsley County DCBS Family Support Office
33 KY 11 South, Booneville, KY 41314
Help here
- Food and medical benefitsGet help with food, medical, and other family support benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Middle Kentucky Community Action Partnership, Owsley County Office
County Courthouse, Room 104, Main Street, Booneville, KY 41311
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the local office to ask about community programs and help for people with low incomes.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capky.org
Public health · Regional office
Owsley County Health Center, Kentucky River District Health Department
282 Kentucky Highway 28, Booneville, KY 41314
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health center about local health services and programs.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on krdhd.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Owsley County Circuit Court Clerk
Owsley County Courthouse, 20 Main Street, Booneville, KY 41314
Help here
- Court records and clerk servicesContact the clerk's office for court records and information about court services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kycourts.gov
Local office · County office
Owsley County Government
20 Main Street, Booneville, KY 41314
Help here
- County government informationContact the county office for information about county government and local services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on owsleycountykentucky.org
Older adults · Regional office
Kentucky River Area Development District Aging and Assisted Living Programs
941 North Main Street, Hazard, KY 41701
Help here
- Aging and assisted living supportContact the regional agency for support services for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kradd.org
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.
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