Oldham County

Local offices in Oldham County

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

• State office

  Oldham County Family Support Office

  2206 Commerce Parkway, La Grange, KY 40031

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for food, cash, energy, and Medicaid benefits through the state.Apply online
  Call 502-222-9472DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Oldham County Health Department

  1786 Commerce Parkway, La Grange, KY 40031

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health, clinic, and environmental health services.
  • WICApply for food benefits and nutrition support during pregnancy and for children under five.Read more
  Call 502-222-3516DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit

  Seven Counties Services Oldham County Office

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careFind outpatient mental health and substance use care for adults, children, and families.
  Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Oldham County Senior Life Enrichment Center

  1015 Dispatchers Way, La Grange, KY 40031

  Help here

  • Aging servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, home care, adult day services, and other support.
  Call 502-222-1349DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Oldham County Emergency Management

  1020 Dispatchers Way, La Grange, KY 40031

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet help preparing for emergencies and coordinating local response and recovery.
  Call 502-222-0799DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Oldham County Public Library

  308 Yager Avenue, La Grange, KY 40031

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library collections, public computers, and learning resources.
  Call 502-222-9713DirectionsWebsite

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

Oldham County Fiscal Court website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals in Oldham County, closest to the center of La Grange first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Free grocery market

  Mission Market

  The Nathaniel Mission

  52 miles from the center of La Grange

  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

  Lexington Rescue Mission

  53 miles from the center of La Grange

  444 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

  Call 859-381-9600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  The Salvation Army

  53 miles from the center of La Grange

  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

  53 miles from the center of La Grange

  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 grocery market

  Nourish Lexington Build a Box Pantry at Coolavin Park

  FoodChain

  53 miles from the center of La Grange

  550 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

  Call 859-428-8380DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Church Under the Bridge

  53 miles from the center of La Grange

  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 Oldham County

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

Job help near Oldham County

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.

• Youth and reentry program

  Goodwill Industries of Kentucky - Louisville - Crestwood

  For young people

  7.2 miles away

  6438 W. Hwy. 146, Crestwood, KY 40014

  Call 502-243-0169DirectionsWebsite

• Youth and reentry program

  Goodwill Industries of Kentucky - Crestwood

  For young people

  7.2 miles away

  6438 W. Hwy. 146, Crestwood, KY 40014

  Call 502-243-0169DirectionsWebsite

These are the closest to Oldham County.

• American Job Center

  Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  25 miles away

  2820 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

  Call 502-388-3010DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 26, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Paul Sawyer Library (Access Point)

  30 miles away

  318 Wapping Street, Frankfort, KY 40601

  Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00am-7:00pm

  Call 502-352-2665DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 21, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Owen County Public Library

  32 miles away

  1370 Hwy 22 East, Owenton, KY 40359

  Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm

  Call 502-484-3450DirectionsWebsite

  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.

Cities and towns in Oldham County

• Crestwood
• Goshen
• La Grange
• Orchard Grass Hills
• Pewee Valley
• River Bluff

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