Lexington

Local offices in Lexington

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

• State office

  Lexington Resource Center, Missouri Family Support Division

  736 S Business Highway 13, Lexington, MO 64067

  Help here

  • Benefits applications and case helpVisit the Resource Center for help applying for benefits or checking on a case.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov

• Local office · City office

  Lexington City Hall

  919 Franklin Ave., Lexington, MO 64067

  Help here

  • City services and helpVisit or call City Hall to ask about city services, submit forms, or report a concern.Read more
  • Utility bill paymentsPay your city water, sewer, and trash bill online or at City Hall.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 660-259-4633DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lexingtonmo.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Margaret Gray Senior Center

  811 South Business Highway 13, Suite C, Lexington, MO 64067

  Help here

  • Senior meals and supportOlder adults can visit for meals, activities, and help finding services such as transportation and in-home support.
  Call 660-259-2025DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on goaging.org

• State office

  Lexington License Office

  1016 Main Street, Lexington, MO 64067

  Help here

  • Driver and motor vehicle licensingVisit the license office for driver license and motor vehicle transactions.
  Call 660-259-2872DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Trails Regional Library, Lexington Branch

  1008 Main Street, Lexington, MO 64067

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to use public computers, printing, copying, scanning, Wi-Fi, and library materials.
  Call 660-259-3071DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on trailslibrary.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

City of Lexington, Missouri website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Corinthian MBC of Jesus Christ Food Pantry

  Corinthian MBC of Jesus Christ

  36 miles from the center of Lexington

  6841 Sni-A-Bar Road, Kansas City, MO 64129

  Hours

  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM
  Call 816-921-5499DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Seton Center Food Pantry

  Seton Center

  37 miles from the center of Lexington

  2816 East 23rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64127

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 11:30 AM; 1 PM to 3:30 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 11:30 AM; 1 PM to 3:30 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 11:30 AM; 1 PM to 3:30 PM

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 64126, 64127, 64128, 64129, 64130, 64109, and parts of 64108; people outside the area may use the pantry up to three times a year.

  What to bring: Household income must be at or below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines.

  Call 816-231-3955DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Northland Food Pantry

  Metro Lutheran Ministry

  37 miles from the center of Lexington

  1100 NE Vivion Rd., Kansas City, MO 64118

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 3 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 3 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 3 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 3 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 3 PM

  Who can come: Clay and Platte County residents

  What to bring: First time guests must provide proof of eligibility. Guests may participate once a month.

  Call 816-454-5295DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  HOPE.wrx Food Pantry

  HOPE.wrx

  38 miles from the center of Lexington

  900 NE Vivion Rd., Kansas City, MO 64118

  Hours

  • Mon5 PM to 7 PM
  • Tue3 PM to 5 PM
  • Wed5 PM to 7 PM
  • Thu1 PM to 3 PM
  • Sat9 AM to 11 AM

  Who can come: Clay and Platte County residents

  What to bring: Bring photo ID and proof of residence. Walk-in only. One visit per month.

  Call 816-729-2095DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Nourish KC Community Kitchen

  The Prospect KC

  38 miles from the center of Lexington

  750 Paseo Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106

  Hours

  • Tue12 PM to 3 PM
  • Wed12 PM to 3 PM
  • Thu12 PM to 3 PM

  Who can come: Anyone who comes through the door

  What to bring: No paperwork

  Call 816-561-8920DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Hope Feeds

  Hope Faith

  38 miles from the center of Lexington

  705 Virginia Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64106

  Hours

  • Mon8:30 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
  • Tue8:30 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
  • Wed8:30 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
  • Thu8:30 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
  • Fri8:30 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch

  Who can come: Guests

  Call 816-471-4673DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Lexington

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

Offices for all of Lafayette County

Lexington is in Lafayette County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Missouri Family Support Division, Lafayette County

  736 S Business Highway 13, Lexington, MO 64067

  Help here

  • Family benefitsApply for food assistance, temporary cash assistance, and MO HealthNet through the Family Support Division.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 855-373-4636DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · Regional office

  United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get free, confidential help finding local services and support.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Lafayette County Health Department

  547 S Business Highway 13, Lexington, MO 64067

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services, including immunizations and health information.Read more
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can apply for food and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 660-259-4371DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Care Connection for Aging Services, District III Area Agency on Aging

  106 W Young Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093

  Help here

  • Aging servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, in-home support, and other local aging services.
  Call 660-747-3107DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Trails Regional Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can use the regional library system for books, public computers, printing, and other library services.Read more
  Call 660-747-1699Website

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

Everything in Lafayette County

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