Wilmore
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Local offices in Wilmore
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Wilmore Utilities
210 S. Lexington Ave., Wilmore, KY 40390
Help here
- Water, sewer, garbage, and recycling serviceApply for water, sewer, garbage, and recycling service through City Hall.Apply online
- Utility billsPay utility bills online, by phone, or at City Hall.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wilmore.org
Local office · City office
Wilmore City Hall
210 S. Lexington Ave., Wilmore, KY 40390
Help here
- City services and public recordsVisit City Hall for city information and to request public records.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wilmore.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Wilmore Senior Community Center
1125 Lexington Rd., Wilmore, KY 40390
Help here
- Senior community activitiesOlder adults can take part in activities such as exercise, crafts, dining, and library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wvillage.org
Library · Regional office
JCPL+ Wilmore
210 S. Lexington Ave., Wilmore, KY 40390
Help here
- Library materials and public computersPick up holds, return books, use public computers, or get printing and copying at this library service point.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wilmore.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Wilmore first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free grocery market
Mission Market
The Nathaniel Mission
14 miles from the center of Wilmore1109 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.
Listed on nathanielmission.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church
14 miles from the center of Wilmore180 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
St. Paul Catholic Church
15 miles from the center of Wilmore425 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
Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Salvation Army
15 miles from the center of Wilmore722-736 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.
Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
First Presbyterian Church
15 miles from the center of Wilmore171 Market Street, Lexington, KY 40507
Hours
- Sat11:30 AM to 1 PM (last of the month)
Listed on content.lexingtonky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Lighthouse Ministries
Lighthouse Ministries, Inc.
15 miles from the center of Wilmore190 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
Nonprofits that serve Wilmore
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
Blue Grass Community Action Partnership, Inc.
111 Professional Ct, Frankfort, KY 40601-8189
Listed on apps.legislature.ky.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jessamine County
Wilmore is in Jessamine County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Jessamine County Family Support Office
111 Edgewood Plaza, Nicholasville, KY 40356
Help here
- Family Support benefitsApply for food, medical, and other family support benefits at this office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Nicholasville
601 Broadway Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356
Help here
- Public housingAsk about public housing for eligible families and older or disabled residents.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jessamineco.com
Public health · County office
Jessamine County Health Department
210 East Walnut Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services such as immunizations, child health care, and disease prevention.
- WICWIC provides nutrition help for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jessaminehealth.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Jessamine County Court Complex
107 North Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356
Help here
- Court recordsContact the Circuit Court Clerk to request records from county court cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kycourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
699 Perimeter Drive, Lexington, KY 40517
Help here
- Aging and independent living servicesThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to local support and independent living services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bgadd.org
Veterans · State office
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Representative
Help here
- Veterans benefits counselingContact the regional benefits representative serving Jessamine County for veterans benefits help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.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