Puxico

Local offices in Puxico

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Puxico Nutrition Center

  335 North Harty Street, Puxico, MO 63960

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can visit for meals, activities, and other senior services.
  Call 573-222-3089DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on agingmatters2u.com

• Local office · City office

  Puxico City Hall

  281 East Owen Avenue, Puxico, MO 63960

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsContact City Hall for city services and information about paying utility bills.Apply online
  Call 573-222-3162DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on puxicomo.us

• Library · City office

  Puxico Public Library

  201 N Hickman, Puxico, MO 63960

  Help here

  • Library resourcesVisit the library for books, computer resources, online materials, and programs.
  Call 573-222-3855DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on puxico.ploud.net

• 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 Puxico website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Puxico

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

Offices for all of Stoddard County

Puxico is in Stoddard County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Missouri Family Support Division, Sikeston Resource Center

  106 Arthur, Sikeston, MO 63801

  Help here

  • Benefits and child supportApply for food, cash, health care, and child care benefits or get help with child support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 855-373-4636DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Stoddard County Public Health Center

  1001 N Highway 25, Bloomfield, MO 63825

  Help here

  • Public health and WICGet health services, referrals, nutrition support, and WIC help for eligible families.
  Call 573-568-4593DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stoddardcountyhealth.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.
  Call 573-335-3331DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingmatters2u.com

• State office

  Sikeston License Office

  1213 S Main St, Sikeston, MO

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle licensingApply for or renew a Missouri driver license, state ID, or vehicle registration.
  Call 573-471-3160DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Stoddard 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