Lancaster

Local offices in Lancaster

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  Department for Community Based Services, Family Support Office

  136 Commerce Drive, Lancaster, KY 40444

  Help here

  • Benefits applications and case helpVisit the office to submit benefit paperwork, provide documents, or ask about an application.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 855-306-8959DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Lancaster

  109 Kinnaird Avenue, Lancaster, KY 40444

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for affordable public housing if you meet the program rules.Apply onlineRead more
  • Housing Choice Voucher assistanceAsk the Housing Authority about rental assistance through its voucher program.Read more
  Call 859-792-3813DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lancasterha.org

• Utilities · City office

  Lancaster Utilities

  308 West Maple Ave, Lancaster, KY 40444

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and trash service and billingContact Lancaster Utilities to start service, ask about a bill, or pay a water, sewer, or trash bill.
  Call 859-792-2170DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflancasterky.com

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Garrard County Senior Center

  153 Farra Drive, Lancaster, KY 40444

  Help here

  • Senior services and home-delivered mealsContact the center to ask about services and meal delivery for older adults.
  Call 859-792-3147DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwbg211.org

• Library · County office

  Garrard County Public Library

  101 Lexington St, Lancaster, KY 40444

  Help here

  • Library services and resourcesVisit or contact the library to use its books, digital resources, and public programs.
  Call 859-792-3424DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on garrardlibrary.org

• Local office · City office

  Lancaster City Hall

  308 West Maple Ave, Lancaster, KY 40444

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, forms, and public meetings.
  Call 859-792-2241DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflancasterky.com

City of Lancaster website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Lancaster first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  NorthEast Christian Church Food Pantry

  NorthEast Christian Church

  29 miles from the center of Lancaster

  990 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

  Call 859-299-1251DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on ncclex.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church

  30 miles from the center of Lancaster

  180 E. Maxwell Street, Lexington, KY 40508

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Thursday Nights at 5:45pm. Doors open at 5:30pm.

  Call 859-255-1074DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on maxpres.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Lighthouse Ministries

  Lighthouse Ministries, Inc.

  30 miles from the center of Lancaster

  190 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.

  Call 859-259-3434DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on lighthouselex.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  Mission Market

  The Nathaniel Mission

  30 miles from the center of Lancaster

  1109 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.

  Call 859-255-0062DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on nathanielmission.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  New Life Day Center

  30 miles from the center of Lancaster

  224 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

  Call 859-721-2325DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  First Presbyterian Church

  30 miles from the center of Lancaster

  171 Market Street, Lexington, KY 40507

  Hours

  • Sat11:30 AM to 1 PM (last of the month)
  Call 859-252-1919Directions

  Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lancaster

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Garrard County

Lancaster is in Garrard County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Bluegrass Community Action Partnership, Garrard County Office

  107 S. Campbell Street, Lancaster, KY 40444

  Help here

  • Community action servicesThe office helps residents connect with community programs and support services.
  Call 859-792-3422DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capky.org

• Public health · County office

  Garrard County Health Department

  89 Farra Drive, Lancaster, KY 40444

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides local health services and clinic programs.
  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 859-792-2153DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gchealthdept.org

• Local office · County office

  Garrard County Emergency Medical Service

  Help here

  • Emergency medical responseCounty EMS provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance care to residents.
  Call 859-792-3531Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garrardcountyky.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living

  699 Perimeter Drive, Lexington, KY 40517

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about regional aging services and support.Read more
  Call 866-665-7921DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bgadd.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Garrard County Emergency Management Agency and CSEPP

  278 Precision Court, Lancaster, KY 40444

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessThe agency helps residents prepare for disasters and shares local emergency information.
  Call 859-792-7120DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garrardcountyky.gov

• Library · County office

  Garrard County Public Library

  101 Lexington Street, Lancaster, KY 40444

  Help here

  • Library resourcesResidents can get a library card, borrow materials, use computers, and access digital resources.
  Call 859-792-3424DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garrardlibrary.org

Everything in Garrard County

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