Strafford

Local offices in Strafford

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Strafford Senior Center

  201 W. Bumgarner, Strafford, MO 65757

  Help here

  • Senior mealsOlder adults can ask about shared meals and home-delivered meals.
  Call 417-736-9898DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Strafford City Hall

  126 S. Washington St., Strafford, MO 65757

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact City Hall for city information, utility billing, and payment questions.
  Call 417-736-2154DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on straffordmo.municipalonlinepayments.com

• Library · Regional office

  Strafford Branch Library

  101 S. State Highway 125, Strafford, MO 65757

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, use computers and Wi-Fi, print or copy documents, and attend library programs.
  Call 417-736-9233DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Strafford website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Strafford

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

Offices for all of Greene County

Strafford is in Greene County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Missouri Family Support Division Greene County Resource Center

  2900 E. Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO 65804

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for food, cash, child care, and health coverage benefits through the Family Support Division.
  Call 417-895-6000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Greene County Prosecuting Attorney Child Support Unit

  1010 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO 65802

  Help here

  • Child support orders and enforcementThe office helps establish paternity and child support orders and enforces existing orders.
  Call 417-868-4126DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on greenecountymoprosecutor.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Missouri 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation

  215 S. Barnes Ave., Springfield, MO 65802

  Help here

  • Community assistanceOACAC offers outreach, case management, and emergency assistance through its community centers.Read more
  Call 417-862-4314DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oac.ac

• Housing help · Regional office

  Springfield Housing Authority

  200 N. 11th Street, Springfield, MO

  Help here

  • Affordable housingThe housing authority accepts applications for affordable housing and some housing voucher programs.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Springfield-Greene County Health Department

  227 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides public health services for people in Greene County.
  Call 417-864-1658DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.springfieldmo.gov

Everything in Greene 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