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Local offices in Porter
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Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Porter first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Loaves & Fishes
Loaves & Fishes Ministries
26 miles from the center of Porter11321 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
Food Pantry Program
Islamic Society of Tulsa
27 miles from the center of Porter4630 S Irvington Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
The page does not list distribution days or times. Call with questions.
What to bring: Complete the food pantry assistance application and contact the organization for follow-up.
Listed on istulsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Mark's United Methodist Church Food Pantry
St. Mark's United Methodist Church
28 miles from the center of Porter10513 E Admiral Pl, Tulsa, OK 74116
Hours
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on stmarkstulsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Tulsa Community Service Center Food Pantry
Tulsa Community Service Center
29 miles from the center of Porter2015 S Lakewood Ave, Tulsa, OK 74112
Hours
- Wed4 PM to 6 PM. April through October; 2 PM to 4 PM. November through March
Listed on tulsacommunityservicecenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Hands & Feet Food Pantry
Sandusky Ave Christian Church
30 miles from the center of Porter4424 E 11th St, Tulsa, OK 74112
Hours
- Sun12 PM to 1:30 PM (3rd of the month)
Who can come: Residents living in the Tulsa area
What to bring: Show proof of residence and photo ID. Food is limited to once per month.
Listed on sanduskyave.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
The Market at Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma
32 miles from the center of Porter2450 N Harvard Ave, Tulsa, OK 74115
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 2 PM
- Tue9 AM to 2 PM; 5 PM to 7 PM. Evening hours
- Wed9 AM to 2 PM
- Thu9 AM to 2 PM
- Fri9 AM to 2 PM
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM (last of the month). Last Saturday of each month
What to bring: Bring ID for each person in the household. No appointment is required. Shopping is limited to once per month.
Listed on cceok.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Porter
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
COMMUNITY ACTION RESOURCE AND DEVELOPMENT, INC.
707 W. Lowry Road, PO Box 947, Claremore, OK 74018
Listed on okcommerce.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wagoner County
Porter is in Wagoner County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Wagoner County Health Department
212 N Pierce Ave, Wagoner, OK 74467
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department offers immunizations, disease services, and other local public health care.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Wagoner County Court Clerk
307 E Cherokee Street, Wagoner, OK 74467
Help here
- Court filing information and formsGet information about small claims, civil cases, family matters, probate, and criminal or traffic cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wagonercounty.ok.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Eastern Oklahoma Development District Area Agency on Aging
1012 N. 38th St., Muskogee, OK 74402
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get information and referrals for local support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eoddok.org
Emergency help · County office
Wagoner County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency managementThe office coordinates disaster response and recovery for local governments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wagonercounty.ok.gov
Local office · Regional office
Eastern Oklahoma 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211eok.org
Jobs and training · State office
Oklahoma Works Wagoner outreach site
302 N Main St, Wagoner, OK 74467
Help here
- Job seeker assistanceState workforce staff are available at the library on Tuesdays to help job seekers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
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
- Eastern Oklahoma 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-836-2111 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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