Lancaster
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Local offices in Lancaster
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Regional office
Schuyler County Nutrition Site
205 E Jackson St, Lancaster, MO 63548
Help here
- Senior mealsContact the nutrition site about meal services for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lancastermo.com
Housing help · City office
Lancaster Senior Housing
12 K.O. Whitacre Dr, Lancaster, MO 63548
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing manager to ask about rental housing for eligible residents.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lancastermo.com
Local office · City office
City Hall
209 E Washington St, Lancaster, MO 63548
Help here
- City services and water, sewer, and trashVisit City Hall for city information, to start water, sewer, or trash service, or to get help with your utility account.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lancastermo.com
Library · Regional office
Schuyler County Library District
108 E Jackson St, Lancaster, MO 63548
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers, and attend events for all ages.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on schuylercounty.lib.mo.us
City of Lancaster, Missouri website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lancaster
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
The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri
2101 Vandiver Drive, Suite B, Columbia, MO 65202
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
Community Action Partnership of Northeast Missouri (CAPNEMO)
215 N Elson, PO Box 966, Kirksville, MO 63501-0966
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Schuyler County
Lancaster is in Schuyler County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Missouri Department of Social Services, Schuyler County contact
2 Child Support Lane, Memphis, MO 63555
Help here
- Child support servicesContact the circuit manager for help with child support services for Schuyler County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
State office
Missouri Family Support Division, Lancaster Resource Center
209 E Washington, Lancaster, MO 63548
Help here
- Food, health care, child care, and temporary assistanceVisit the resource center for help with applications and questions about state assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Public health · County office
Schuyler County Health Department
213 S Green Street, Lancaster, MO 63548
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for local public health services and information.
- WICEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.Read more
- Vital recordsRequest Missouri birth or death certificates from the health department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schuylercohealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Schuyler County Council on Aging, Inc.
200 N Marion Street, Lancaster, MO 63548
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults can contact the Council on Aging for local senior services and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nemoaaa.org
Veterans · State office
Missouri Veterans Commission, Kirksville Veterans Service Office
2105 E Normal St, Room 131, Kirksville, MO 63501
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for benefits and preparing claims.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mvc.dps.mo.gov
Library · County office
Schuyler County Library District
108 E Jackson Street, Lancaster, MO 63548
Help here
- Library cards and materialsCounty residents can get a free library card to borrow books and other materials.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on schuylercounty.lib.mo.us
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 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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