Malden
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Local offices in Malden
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Malden Board of Public Works
607 N. Douglass St., Malden, MO 63863
Help here
- Utility billsPay or ask questions about city electric, water, and wastewater service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on maldenmo.com
State office
Malden License Office
1112 N. Douglas St., Malden, MO 63863
Help here
- Driver and vehicle licensingVisit for driver license, identification, and vehicle registration services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Library · County office
Malden Branch, Dunklin County Library
1203 Stokelan, Malden, MO 63863
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library resources at the Malden branch.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dunklin-co.lib.mo.us
Local office · City office
Malden City Hall
607 N. Douglass St., Malden, MO 63863
Help here
- City services and informationVisit City Hall for help with city services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on maldenmo.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Malden Community Center
607 N. Douglass St., Malden, MO 63863
Help here
- Community center rentalContact the city to ask about reserving the community center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on maldenmo.com
City of Malden, Missouri website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Malden
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
Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation (DAEOC)
104 W Center St, Sikeston, MO 63801-1608
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Dunklin County
Malden is in Dunklin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Missouri Family Support Division, Kennett Resource Center
1100 South Bypass, Kennett, MO 63857
Help here
- Public assistanceGet help with applications for food, cash, health care, and other assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mydss.mo.gov
Public health · County office
Dunklin County Health Department WIC Office
1108 N Douglas, Malden, MO 63863
Help here
- WICGet help with WIC nutrition benefits and services for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dunklincountyhealth.com
Human services · Regional office
United Way 211
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 for referrals to local housing, food, utility, and other community help.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211.org
Public health · County office
Dunklin County Health Department
402 Recovery Road, Kennett, MO 63857
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, screenings, and other public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dunklincountyhealth.com
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Matters, Southeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging
69 Doctors Park, Suite B, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver supportContact the regional agency for information about aging services, transportation, nutrition, and caregiver support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingmatters2u.com
Emergency help · County office
Dunklin County Emergency Management Agency
1175 Floyd Street, Kennett, MO 63857
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for and responding to emergencies in the county.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dunklincounty.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