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Local offices in Richmond
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Kentucky DCBS Family Support Office, Richmond
304 Anna Hume Blvd, Richmond, KY 40475
Help here
- Food and medical benefitsApply for food and medical assistance through the Family Support Office.Apply online
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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kentucky211.org
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of Richmond
429 Smith Village, Richmond, KY 40475
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing and the application process for housing programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harichmondky.com
Utilities · City office
Richmond Utilities
300 Hallie Irvine St, Richmond, KY 40476
Help here
- Water, gas, and sewer billsGet help with utility service, account questions, and paying your bill.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on richmondutilities.com
Jobs and training · State office
Kentucky Career Center, Richmond
309 Spangler Drive, Richmond, KY 40475
Help here
- Job and training servicesGet help finding a job, improving work skills, or connecting with training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kcc.ky.gov
Library · County office
Madison County Public Library, Richmond
507 W Main St, Richmond, KY 40475
Help here
- Library services and programsVisit the Richmond branch to use library resources, study spaces, and public programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on madisonlibrary.org
Local office · City office
City of Richmond City Hall
239 W Main Street, Richmond, KY 40475
Help here
- City information and assistanceContact City Hall for help finding city services and information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on richmondky.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Richmond Parks and Recreation
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs and register for activities.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on richmondkyparks.activityreg.com
City of Richmond, Kentucky website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Richmond first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
NorthEast Christian Church Food Pantry
NorthEast Christian Church
21 miles from the center of Richmond990 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
23 miles from the center of Richmond1055 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
- Tue9 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
- Wed9 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
- Thu9 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
- Fri9 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
- Sat9 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
- Sun9 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
Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church
24 miles from the center of Richmond180 E. Maxwell Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Thursday Nights at 5:45pm. Doors open at 5:30pm.
Listed on maxpres.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Lighthouse Ministries
Lighthouse Ministries, Inc.
24 miles from the center of Richmond190 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
24 miles from the center of Richmond224 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
Free meals
Shiloh Baptist Church
24 miles from the center of Richmond237 East 5th Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Hours
- Wed3 PM to 5 PM
Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Richmond
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
Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky
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
Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, Inc.
6021 Atwood Drive, Richmond, KY 40475-2457
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Richmond
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 - Richmond
For young people
2.4 miles away
686 University Shopping Center, Richmond, KY 40475
These are the closest to Richmond.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Garrard Public Library
17 miles away
101 Lexington Avenue, Lancaster, KY 40444
Hours: Monday-8:00am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 21, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Estill Public Library
18 miles away
184 BroadwayStreet, Irvine, KY 40336
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-7:00pm, Friday-Saturday9:00am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 21, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Jessamine Public Libraries
18 miles away
600 S. Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 21, 2026
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
Bluegrass Workforce Innovation Board
699 Perimeter Drive, Lexington, KY 40517
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 Madison County
Richmond is in Madison County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Madison County Attorney's Office
135 W Irvine Street, 2nd Floor, Richmond, KY 40475
Help here
- Child supportGet help with paternity matters and collection of court-ordered child support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncountyky.gov
Public health · County office
Madison County Health Department
214 Boggs Lane, Richmond, KY 40475
Help here
- Public health clinicGet preventive health services, vaccines, and health education through the county health department.
- WICWIC provides nutrition help for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncohd.com
Older adults · Regional office
Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
699 Perimeter Drive, Lexington, KY 40517
Help here
- Aging and independent living supportGet connected to aging and independent living services for Madison County residents.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bgadd.org
Emergency help · County office
Madison County Emergency Management/CSEPP
560 S Keeneland, Richmond, KY 40475
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about local emergency planning and preparedness.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncountyky.gov
State office
Kentucky Driver Licensing Regional Office, Richmond
830 Eastern Bypass, Suite A12, Richmond, KY 40475
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesApply for, renew, or replace a Kentucky driver license, permit, or ID card.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on drive.ky.gov
Library · County office
Madison County Public Library
507 West Main Street, Richmond, KY 40475
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library programs, technology, and learning resources.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on madisonlibrary.org
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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