Potosi
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Local offices in Potosi
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Utilities · City office
Potosi Utilities
121 E High, Potosi, MO 63664
Help here
- Utility billingGet help with city utility bills or pay a bill online.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on potosicity.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Sayers Senior Center
109 Lawrence Street, Potosi, MO 63664
Help here
- Senior center servicesContact the center for senior activities, meals, and its monthly calendar.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on agingbestseniorcenters.godaddysites.com
Jobs and training · State office
Potosi Missouri Job Center
501 E High Street, Potosi, MO 63660
Help here
- Job and workforce servicesGet help finding work, training, and other job center services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.gov
State office
Potosi License Office
301 E Jefferson Street, Unit 1, Potosi, MO 63664
Help here
- Driver and motor vehicle licensingVisit the license office for driver license and motor vehicle transactions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Library · County office
The Washington County Library
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, programs, and help finding information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on thewashingtoncountylibrary.com
Local office · City office
Potosi City Hall
121 E High, Potosi, MO 63664
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about local government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on potosicity.com
City of Potosi, Missouri website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Potosi first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Anthony Food Pantry
St. Anthony of Padua Franciscan Parish
53 miles from the center of Potosi3130 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.
Listed on stanthonyofpaduastl.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Member Choice Food Pantry & Clothing Closet
Guardian Angel Settlement Association
55 miles from the center of Potosi3300 S Jefferson Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63118
Hours
- Tue8:30 AM to 10 AM. Senior members only; by appointment.; 11 AM to 5:30 PM. Non-senior members; by appointment.
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM. Non-senior members; by appointment.; 2 PM to 6:30 PM. Non-senior members; by appointment.
Who can come: Neighbors in the greater St. Louis area.
What to bring: By appointment only.
Listed on gasastl.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
The Salvation Army St. Louis Temple Community Meal
The Salvation Army St. Louis Temple
55 miles from the center of Potosi2740 Arsenal Street, Saint Louis, MO 63118
Hours
- Wed6 PM to 7 PM
Who can come: Anybody in need.
What to bring: No documentation required.
Listed on centralusa.salvationarmy.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Salvation Army St. Louis Temple Corps Food Pantry
The Salvation Army St. Louis Temple Corps
55 miles from the center of Potosi2740 Arsenal Street, Saint Louis, MO 63118
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 12 PM
- Thu3 PM to 5 PM
Listed on centralusa.salvationarmy.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Isaiah 58 Ministries Food Pantry
Isaiah 58 Ministries
55 miles from the center of Potosi2149 S. Grand Blvd., Saint Louis, MO 63104
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM. First Wednesday mobile market is open to all.
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM. Fresh Food Friday is open to all.
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 63104, 63110, 63118, and 63116; Fresh Food Friday and first Wednesday mobile markets are open to all.
Listed on i58ministries.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Soup Alley
Trinity + Soulard
56 miles from the center of Potosi812 Soulard Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- Tue9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- Wed9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- Thu9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- Fri9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- Sat9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Listed on trinitystlouis.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Potosi
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
St. Louis Area Foodbank
70 Corporate Woods Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044
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
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 Washington County
Potosi is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Missouri Family Support Division, Potosi Resource Center
10235 West State Highway E, Potosi, MO 63664
Help here
- SNAP, cash, health, and child care benefitsApply for food, cash, health care, or child care benefits and get help with your case.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Public health · County office
Washington County Health Department
520 Purcell Drive, Potosi, MO 63664
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services, screenings, immunizations, and health information.
- WICApply for food benefits and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or have a child under five.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wcmohealth.org
Emergency help · Regional office
Washington County Ambulance District
6900 Bill Gum Business Blvd., Mineral Point, MO 63660
Help here
- Emergency medical servicesCall 911 for emergency medical help in Washington County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wcadems.org
Older adults · Regional office
Missouri Senior Resource Line
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportCall to connect with the Area Agency on Aging that serves your ZIP code.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.mo.gov
Local office · Regional office
Missouri 211
Help here
- Find local helpCall 211 or search online to find local services and support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on search.211helps.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
- 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