Bowling Green
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Local offices in Bowling Green
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Bowling Green
510 W. Champ Clark Drive, Bowling Green, MO 63334
Help here
- Public housing applicationsApply for affordable housing and get information about housing authority programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bgvha.org
Local office · City office
Bowling Green City Hall
16 W. Church Street, Bowling Green, MO 63334
Help here
- City services and public recordsContact City Hall for city information, public records, and help finding the right city office.Read more
- City water, sewer, trash, and utility billsStart or manage city water, sewer, and trash service, and pay your utility bill at City Hall.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bowlinggreen-mo.gov
State office
Missouri State Highway Patrol Driver Testing Site
210B Main Street, Bowling Green, MO
Help here
- Driver examinationsTake a Missouri driver test at this part-time site on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mshp.dps.mo.gov
Library · City office
Bowling Green Public Library
201 W. Locust Street, Bowling Green, MO 63334
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials and use library resources.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bgmopubliclibrary.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Bowling Green Community Center
201 W. Locust Street, Bowling Green, MO 63334
Help here
- Community center rentalAsk City Hall how to reserve the community center for a gathering.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bowlinggreen-mo.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Bowling Green first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
The Wellston Center
67 miles from the center of Bowling Green1705 Kienlen Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63133
Hours
- Tue8 AM to 12 PM
- Wed8 AM to 12 PM
- Fri8 AM to 12 PM
- Sat8 AM to 12 PM
Listed on wellstoncenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bowling Green
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
St. Louis Area Foodbank
70 Corporate Woods Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044
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 Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc.
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
North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC)
16 N Court St, PO Box 470, Bowling Green, MO 63334-1534
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pike County
Bowling Green is in Pike County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Pike County Health Department
1 Healthcare Place, Bowling Green, MO 63334
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health information, immunizations, and other public health services.
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can apply for food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pikecountyhealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging
2815 N. Baltimore St., Kirksville, MO 63501
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, transportation, in-home help, and other local services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nemoaaa.org
Emergency help · County office
Pike County Emergency Management
115 W. Main St., Bowling Green, MO 63334
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and floodplain informationGet local emergency preparedness information or ask about building or other work in a floodplain.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pikecountymo.net
State office
Bowling Green License Office
204 S. Business Highway 61, Bowling Green, MO 63334
Help here
- Driver license and motor vehicle transactionsVisit for driver license, vehicle title, and registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
State office
Missouri State Highway Patrol Driver Examination Site
210B W. Main St., Bowling Green, MO 63334
Help here
- Driver examinationsTake a Missouri driver knowledge or skills test at this scheduled site.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mshp.dps.mo.gov
Missouri programs by kind of help
These are run by Missouri 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 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - 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
- Missouri 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