Mackville

Local offices in Mackville

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Mackville Community Center

  10651 Main Street, Mackville, KY 40040

  Help here

  • Food assistanceA blessing box at the center offers nonperishable food items to anyone who needs them.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on washington.mgcafe.uky.edu

• Local office · City office

  Mackville City Hall

  151 North Church Street, Mackville, KY 40040

  Help here

  • City government and clerk servicesResidents can contact the city about local government matters and reach the city clerk.
  Call 859-262-5175DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kydlgweb.ky.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free grocery market

  Mission Market

  The Nathaniel Mission

  37 miles from the center of Mackville

  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

  Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church

  38 miles from the center of Mackville

  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

• Food pantry

  The Salvation Army

  38 miles from the center of Mackville

  722-736 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.

  Call 859-252-7706DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  St. Paul Catholic Church

  38 miles from the center of Mackville

  425 W. Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507

  Hours

  • Mon12 PM to 12:30 PM
  • Tue12 PM to 12:30 PM
  • Wed12 PM to 12:30 PM
  • Thu12 PM to 12:30 PM
  • Fri12 PM to 12:30 PM

  What to bring: No ID required

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 859-252-0738Directions

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

• Free meals

  First Presbyterian Church

  38 miles from the center of Mackville

  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

• Free meals

  Church Under the Bridge

  38 miles from the center of Mackville

  187 North Broadway, Lexington, KY 40507

  Hours

  • Sun3 PM to 5:30 PM
  Call 859-509-1348Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Mackville

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

Job help near Mackville

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 Mackville. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Mercer Public Library

  11 miles away

  109 EW. Lexington Street, Harrodsburg, KY 40330

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

  Call 859-734-3680DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 21, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Kentucky Career Center -Lebanon/Marion County Career Center-Lincoln Trail

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  15 miles away

  516 Workshop Lane, Lebanon, KY 40033

  Hours: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday; 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 7:30 a.m.-noon on Friday

  Call 270-692-6870 & 859-481-5801DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Kentucky Career Center - Danville

  Also helps young people

  17 miles away

  121 East Broadway, Danville, KY 40422

  Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 - 4:30pm

  Call 859-239-7004DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 21, 2026

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 Washington County

Mackville is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Washington County DCBS Family Support

  803 Bel Vista Drive, Springfield, KY 40069-1400

  Help here

  • SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistanceApply for food, health coverage, and cash assistance through the local Family Support office.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 855-306-8959DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Kentucky 211

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kentucky211.org

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of Springfield

  1057 Melavin Circle, Springfield, KY 40069

  Help here

  • Affordable housingAsk about affordable public housing and available housing assistance programs.
  Call 859-336-7645DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Washington County Government

  109 North Cross Main, Springfield, KY 40069

  Help here

  • County government informationContact the county government about county services, fiscal court, and local government matters.
  Call 859-336-5410DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Lincoln Trail Area Agency on Aging

  750 South Provident Way, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resourcesGet information about programs and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 800-264-0393DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Washington County DCBS Protection and Permanency

  803 Bel Vista Drive, Suite 1, Springfield, KY 40069-1400

  Help here

  • Child and adult protection servicesContact the office about abuse or neglect, foster care, or adoption services.
  Call 859-336-9395DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov

Everything in Washington 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