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Local offices in Dry Ridge
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Dry Ridge
300 Meadowview Circle, Dry Ridge, KY 41035
Help here
- Public housingApply for income-based public housing for individuals, families, and seniors.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on drhousing.org
Utilities · City office
Dry Ridge Water Department
31 Broadway, Dry Ridge, KY 41035
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsStart water or sewer service, ask about your bill, or make a payment through the city office.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cdrky.org
Local office · City office
City of Dry Ridge
31 Broadway, Dry Ridge, KY 41035
Help here
- City services and questionsContact the city office for help with city services and local government questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cdrky.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Dry Ridge first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Lexington Public Library, Northside Branch
Lexington Public Library
42 miles from the center of Dry Ridge1733 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
43 miles from the center of Dry Ridge444 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 grocery market
Nourish Lexington Build a Box Pantry at Coolavin Park
FoodChain
44 miles from the center of Dry Ridge550 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
FoodChain
44 miles from the center of Dry Ridge501 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
Food pantry
The Salvation Army
44 miles from the center of Dry Ridge722-736 W. Main Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 2 PM
- Tue9 AM to 2 PM
- Wed9 AM to 2 PM
- Thu9 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: Fayette County residents
What to bring: An interview is required to determine eligibility. Bring identification, a rent receipt, Social Security card, and verification of income.
Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Mission Market
The Nathaniel Mission
44 miles from the center of Dry Ridge1109 Versailles Road, Suite 400, Lexington, KY 40508
Hours
- Tue1 PM to 1:45 PM
- Wed1 PM to 1:45 PM
- Thu1 PM to 1:45 PM
Who can come: Fayette County residents
What to bring: Bring a picture ID as proof of address. Each household may shop once a month.
Listed on nathanielmission.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dry Ridge
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
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission, Inc.
717 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011-2479
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Dry Ridge
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 Dry Ridge. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Pendleton County Public (Access Point)
15 miles away
801 Robbins Avenue, Falmouth, KY 41040
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 21, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Owen County Public Library
17 miles away
1370 Hwy 22 East, Owenton, KY 40359
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 21, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Kentucky Career Center - Florence
Also helps young people
22 miles away
8020 Veterans Memorial Dr, Florence, KY 41042
Hours: Monday thru Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 pm.
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 28, 2025
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
Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board
22 Spiral Drive, Florence, KY 41042
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 Grant County
Dry Ridge is in Grant County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Grant County Child Support
101 N. Main Street, Williamstown, KY 41097
Help here
- Child supportGet help with child support cases, including collecting and distributing support payments.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcounty.ky.gov
Public health · Regional office
Grant County Health Center
234 Barnes Road, Williamstown, KY 41097
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, family planning, and other public health services.
- WICWIC provides eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children with food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nkyhealth.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
NorthKey Community Care, Williamstown Treatment Center
308 Barnes Road, Williamstown, KY
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careGet counseling, psychiatric care, substance use services, and help coordinating care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on northkey.org
Older adults · Regional office
Northern Kentucky Area Agency on Aging
22 Spiral Drive, Florence, KY 41042
Help here
- Aging and independent living supportOlder adults and caregivers can get information, care assessments, case management, meals, and other support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nkadd.org
Veterans · County office
Grant County Veterans Office
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help filing claims for veterans benefits, disability compensation, pensions, education benefits, and VA medical care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcounty.ky.gov
Emergency help · County office
Grant County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency coordinationContact the county office about local coordination during a declared emergency.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcounty.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.
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