Cape Girardeau
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Local offices in Cape Girardeau
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Cape Girardeau Resource Center
3102 Blattner Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63702
Help here
- Family support benefitsVisit the resource center for help with state benefit programs and your application.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing Office
1625 North Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Help here
- Water, sewer, and trash billingGet help starting or transferring city water, sewer, and trash service, paying a bill, or asking about a past-due account.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofcapegirardeau.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
44 North Lorimier Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Help here
- City questions and service requestsCall or contact the city with questions, comments, or concerns about city services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofcapegirardeau.org
Jobs and training · State office
Cape Girardeau Job Center
612 Broadway, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Help here
- Job search and training helpJob seekers can get help searching for work, planning a career, and finding training.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.gov
Library · City office
Cape Girardeau Public Library
711 North Clark Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Help here
- Library materials and public programsGet a library card to borrow books and other items, use library resources, and find programs for all ages.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capelibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation Department
410 Kiwanis Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Help here
- Recreation programs and activitiesFind and sign up for city classes, sports, camps, and activities for children and adults.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofcapegirardeau.org
City of Cape Girardeau website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cape Girardeau
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
Southeast Missouri Food Bank
600 State Highway H, Sikeston, MO 63801
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 Southern Missouri
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
East Missouri Action Agency (EMAA)
403 Parkway Dr, P.O. Box 308, Park Hills, MO 63601-4435
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cape Girardeau County
Cape Girardeau is in Cape Girardeau County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center
1121 Linden Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Help here
- WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible women, infants, and children.
- ImmunizationsThe health center offers immunizations for children and adults.
- Vital recordsYou can request birth and death certificates at the health center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capecountyhealth.com
State office
Cape Girardeau Resource Center, Family Support Division
3102 Blattner Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63702
Help here
- Benefits assistanceResidents can get help with applications for food, cash, and health coverage benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Missouri
Help here
- Local service referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211missouri.org
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Matters
69 Doctors Park, Suite B, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Help here
- Information and help for older adultsOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.
- TransportationThe agency can help older adults find transportation in the area.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingmatters2u.com
Emergency help · County office
Cape Girardeau County Office of Emergency Management
3555 Veterans Memorial Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessThe office shares emergency alerts and helps residents prepare for disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capecounty.us
Library · Regional office
Cape Girardeau Public Library
711 N. Clark Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Help here
- Library materials and public computersResidents can borrow books and other materials and use public computers and research tools.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capelibrary.org
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
- United Way 2-1-1 Missouri/Southwest Illinois
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