Cherokee County
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Local offices in Cherokee County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · State office
Tahlequah Child Support Office
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help applying for child support or managing a child support case for Cherokee County.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Public health · State office
Cherokee County Health Department
1298 W. 4th St., Tahlequah, OK 74464
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health education, disease testing and treatment, and help connecting to health and other support services.
- WICWIC offers eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children food support and nutrition education.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Eastern Oklahoma Development District Area Agency on Aging
1012 N. 38th St., Muskogee, OK 74401
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, transportation, legal aid, and other local support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eoddok.org
Emergency help · County office
Cherokee County Emergency Management
213 W. Delaware, Tahlequah, OK 74464
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about local emergency preparedness, storm alerts, road closures, and disaster response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokee.okcounties.org
Emergency help · County office
Cherokee County 911
100 S. Phoenix Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464
Help here
- Emergency and non-emergency callsContact the county 911 office for questions about emergency communications and dispatch services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeecounty-911.com
Jobs and training · State office
Oklahoma Works Tahlequah
1295 Skills Center Circle, Tahlequah, OK 74464
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Library · Regional office
Eastern Oklahoma Library System
Help here
- Public library servicesResidents can get a library card and access books, digital collections, computers, and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eols.org
Cherokee County, Oklahoma website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Cherokee County, closest to the center of Tahlequah first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Loaves & Fishes
Loaves & Fishes Ministries
51 miles from the center of Tahlequah11321 E 19th Street, Tulsa, OK 74128
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 11:15 AM. Meal starts at 10:00; grocery assistance follows
- Wed10 AM to 11:15 AM. Meal starts at 10:00; grocery assistance follows
- Sat10 AM to 11:15 AM. Meal starts at 10:00; grocery assistance follows
What to bring: Bring photo ID and proof you live in Oklahoma. Arrive by 10:15 a.m. for grocery assistance. The organization says it cannot serve people experiencing homelessness.
Listed on loavesandfishes.net, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Mark's United Methodist Church Food Pantry
St. Mark's United Methodist Church
52 miles from the center of Tahlequah10513 E Admiral Pl, Tulsa, OK 74116
Hours
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on stmarkstulsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cherokee County
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
Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
1304 N. Kenosha Ave., Tulsa, OK 74106
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 Aid Services of Oklahoma, 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
Northeast Oklahoma Community Action Agency, Inc.
856 E. Melton Drive, Suite C, P.O. Box 603, Jay, OK 74346
Listed on okcommerce.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Cherokee County
Oklahoma programs by kind of help
These are run by Oklahoma 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
- Oklahoma 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