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Local offices in Mount Sterling
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State office
Kentucky DCBS Family Support Office, Montgomery County
108 East Locust Street, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
Help here
- Food and medical assistanceAsk about applying for food, medical, or other family assistance programs.Apply online
- Cash assistanceAsk about applying for cash assistance through the state.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kentucky211.org
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of Mount Sterling
335 Barnard Avenue, Mount Sterling, KY 40353
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about its public housing program and how to apply.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kyhousingassn.com
Utilities · City office
Mt. Sterling Water & Sewer
300 E. Main St., Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay a water or sewer bill, ask about service, or discuss a payment extension with the utility office.Apply onlineRead more
- Water and sewer service noticesContact the utility about water or sewer service notices and boil water advisories.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mtsterlingwaterandsewer.com
Local office · City office
Mount Sterling Public Works
110 Willow Street, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
Help here
- Street and city maintenanceReport problems with city streets, sidewalks, street lights, storm drains, or sanitation.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mtsterling.ky.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Kentucky Career Center, TENCO, Mt. Sterling
108 East Locust St., Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help looking for work, planning training, or finding other career services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tencocareercenter.com
Library · County office
Montgomery County Public Library, Mount Sterling
328 North Maysville St., Mount Sterling, KY 40353
Help here
- Library materials and informationGet books and other materials, use library resources, or ask staff for information.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mclibky.org
Local office · City office
Mount Sterling City Hall
33 N. Maysville Street, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
Help here
- City taxes and resident helpAsk about city property taxes, city services, or help with trash and recycling service.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mtsterling.ky.gov
City of Mount Sterling website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Mount Sterling first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
NorthEast Christian Church Food Pantry
NorthEast Christian Church
26 miles from the center of Mount Sterling990 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
28 miles from the center of Mount Sterling1055 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
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Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Lexington Public Library, Northside Branch
Lexington Public Library
28 miles from the center of Mount Sterling1733 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
Shiloh Baptist Church
29 miles from the center of Mount Sterling237 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.
30 miles from the center of Mount Sterling190 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
30 miles from the center of Mount Sterling224 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
Nonprofits that serve Mount Sterling
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
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
Gateway Community Services Organization, Inc.
PO Box 367, West Liberty, KY 41472-0367
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Montgomery County
Mount Sterling is in Montgomery County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Montgomery County Department for Community Based Services
108 East Locust Street, Mount Sterling, KY 40353
Help here
- Family SupportApply for food, medical, and cash assistance through Kentucky benefits programs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kynect.ky.gov
Child support · County office
Montgomery County Attorney Child Support Division
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the County Attorney’s office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycounty.ky.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Mount Sterling Housing Authority
335 Barnard Avenue, Mount Sterling, KY 40353
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing if you meet the local income and residency rules.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on apps.sterlingpha.com
Public health · County office
Montgomery County Health Department
117 Civic Center, Mount Sterling, KY 40353
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet public health information, clinic services, immunizations, and health education.
- WICApply for food benefits and nutrition support if you are pregnant or have a young child.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountyhealthky.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk
1 Court Street, Mount Sterling, KY 40353
Help here
- Court information and formsAsk about court procedures, schedules, records, and official court forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kycourts.gov
Local office · County office
Montgomery County Fiscal Court
44 West Main Street, Mount Sterling, KY 40353
Help here
- County government informationContact the Fiscal Court for county government information and local service questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycounty.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