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Local offices in Ripley
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Ripley Community Center
Help here
- Community center and food pantryThe town says a weekly food pantry takes place at the community center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofripleyok.gov
Utilities · City office
Ripley Public Works Authority
203 S. Morton, Ripley, OK 74062
Help here
- Utility bills and payment helpPay utility bills online or contact the town utility clerk for help with billing.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofripleyok.gov
Local office · City office
Ripley Town Hall
203 S. Morton, Ripley, OK 74062
Help here
- Town services and resident helpContact Town Hall for town services, to report an issue, or to ask where to get local help.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofripleyok.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Ripley first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
NE OKC Community and Cultural Center
48 miles from the center of Ripley3815 N Kelley Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the week, lunch on Saturdays, and dinner on Sundays.
Who can come: Oklahoma County residents
Listed on oklahoma.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Grocery Giveaway + Chapel
Tulsa Dream Center
49 miles from the center of Ripley4122 W 55th Pl, Tulsa, OK 74107
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Thursday at 6:00pm
What to bring: Check in with the front desk before the listed time.
Listed on tulsadreamcenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Tulsa Dream Center Hot Meals
Tulsa Dream Center
49 miles from the center of Ripley4122 W 55th Pl, Tulsa, OK 74107
Hours
- Wed12 PM to 1 PM
- Thu5:30 PM to 6 PM. Doors open at 17:00
Listed on tulsadreamcenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Farmer’s Table
Neighbors Along the Line
49 miles from the center of Ripley5000 Charles Page Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74127
Hours
- Mon12:30 PM to 6 PM
- Tue12:30 PM to 6 PM
- Wed12:30 PM to 6 PM
- Thu12:30 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: People who live in the service area between the Osage County line, the Arkansas River, I-244, and Sand Springs
What to bring: Contact the organization about eligibility for food assistance.
Listed on neighborsalongtheline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Neighbors Along the Line Food Pantry
Neighbors Along the Line
49 miles from the center of Ripley5000 Charles Page Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74127
Hours
- Mon1 PM to 4 PM
- Tue1 PM to 4 PM
- Wed3 PM to 6 PM
- Thu1 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: People who live in the service area between the Osage County line, the Arkansas River, I-244, and Sand Springs
What to bring: Bring a state-issued photo ID, recent proof of address, Social Security cards for household members, proof of food stamps, and proof of income or no income.
Listed on neighborsalongtheline.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Northeast Resource Center, Inc.
49 miles from the center of Ripley1415 NE 23rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: Oklahoma County residents
Listed on oklahoma.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ripley
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
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
3355 S. Purdue, Oklahoma City, OK 73179
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
Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency
PO Box 486, Shawnee, OK 74802-0486
Listed on okcommerce.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Ripley
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Ripley. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Oklahoma Works - American Job Center - Stillwater
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
9.6 miles away
3006 E 6th Street, Stillwater, OK 74074
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 17, 2026
American Job Center
Oklahoma Works - American Job Center - Shawnee
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
43 miles away
2 John C Bruton Drive, Shawnee, OK 74804
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on February 22, 2026
American Job Center
Oklahoma Works - American Job Center - Sapulpa
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
44 miles away
1700 South Main, Sapulpa, OK 74066
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Oklahoma
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Oklahoma’s Workforce Board
3813 North Santa Fe, Suite 135, Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Workforce board
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission
2401 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Offices for all of Payne County
Ripley is in Payne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Payne County Health Department WIC
1321 W. 6th, Stillwater, OK 74074
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Housing help · City office
Stillwater Housing Authority
807 S. Lowry Street, Stillwater, OK 74074
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stillwaterhousing.org
Public health · State office
Payne County Health Department
1321 W. 6th, Stillwater, OK 74074
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health screenings, family planning, immunizations, and help connecting to health and social services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Oklahoma Economic Development District Area Agency on Aging
400 N. Bell Avenue, Shawnee, OK 74802
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver servicesContact the agency for information and help finding services for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coedd.net
Jobs and training · State office
Oklahoma Works Stillwater Center
3006 E. 6th Street, Stillwater, OK 74074
Help here
- Job seeker and unemployment servicesGet help with job searches, job training, and unemployment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Library · City office
Stillwater Public Library
1107 S. Duck Street, Stillwater, OK 74074
Help here
- Library resources and learningUse library materials, technology, learning resources, and programs available to Payne County residents.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stillwaterok.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
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