Franklin County

Local offices in Franklin County

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

• State office

  Missouri Family Support Division, Franklin County Office

  1 Liberty Plaza Dr, Union, MO 63084

  Help here

  • Public assistance applicationsResidents can visit the local office for help with state assistance programs and benefits.Apply online
  Call 636-583-9616DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mydss.mo.gov

• Public health · County office

  Franklin County Department of Health

  414 E Main St, Union, MO 63084

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesThe health department offers nursing and clinic services, immunizations, health education, and help with communicable diseases.
  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five with nutrition support.
  • Birth and death certificatesYou can request certified Missouri birth and death certificates at the health department.
  Call 636-583-7300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Ahead

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can call for information and help finding local services.
  Call 636-629-3143Website

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Franklin County Emergency Management Agency

  3 Bruns Drive, Union, MO 63084

  Help here

  • Disaster information and assistanceThe agency shares emergency information and coordinates local response and recovery resources during disasters.
  • Emergency notificationsResidents can sign up to receive county emergency notifications.
  Call 636-583-1679DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Franklin County 911 Emergency Communications

  3 Bruns Drive, Union, MO 63084

  Help here

  • Emergency dispatchCall 911 for immediate police, fire, or medical help in areas served by the county dispatch center.
  Call 636-583-2567DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Washington Missouri Job Center

  Washington, MO 63090

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesJob seekers can get help with job searches, resumes, career planning, and training options.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Scenic Regional Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can use the library system to borrow materials, use online resources, and attend programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Website

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Missouri 211

  Help here

  • Find local helpCall 211 or search online to find local services and support.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on search.211helps.org

Franklin County, MO website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  The Wellston Center

  40 miles from the center of Washington

  1705 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
  Call 314-409-7048DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Trinity Food Ministry

  Trinity Episcopal Church

  41 miles from the center of Washington

  600 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108

  Hours

  • Tue1:30 PM to 3 PM. Pantry and take-out hot meal.
  • Thu4 PM to 5 PM. Pantry and take-out hot meal.
  Call 314-361-4655DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Trinity Food Ministry Cafe

  Trinity Episcopal Church

  41 miles from the center of Washington

  600 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108

  Hours

  • Wed12 PM to 1:30 PM
  • Sun2 PM to 2:30 PM. Hot lunch.
  Call 314-361-4655DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Food Pantry

  Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis

  41 miles from the center of Washington

  1408 N. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63113

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Call for hours

  What to bring: Individuals seeking food assistance must be 18 years of age or older and have a picture ID.

  Call 314-615-3642DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on ulstl.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  The Salvation Army St. Louis Euclid Corps Food Pantry

  The Salvation Army St. Louis Euclid Corps

  42 miles from the center of Washington

  2618 North Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63113

  Hours

  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM
  Call 314-376-5121DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on centralusa.salvationarmy.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  St. Anthony Food Pantry

  St. Anthony of Padua Franciscan Parish

  42 miles from the center of Washington

  3130 Meramec St., St. Louis, MO 63118

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed4 PM to 6 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Neighbors in the St. Louis metropolitan region.

  What to bring: An ID is helpful but not required.

  Call 314-352-1460DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stanthonyofpaduastl.com, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Franklin County

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

Job help near Franklin 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.

• American Job Center

  Washington Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1.2 miles away

  1108 Washington Square Shopping Center, Washington, MO 63090-5304

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

  Call 636-583-9670DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 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 Franklin County

• Berger
• Charmwood
• Gerald
• Leslie
• Miramiguoa Park
• New Haven
• Oak Grove Village
• Pacific
• Parkway
• St. Clair
• Sullivan
• Union
• Washington

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