Sterling
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Local offices in Sterling
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Sterling Town Office
Help here
- Town services and utility billingContact the town office about town services and utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofsterlingok.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Sterling first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Light and Salvation Church
58 miles from the center of Sterling3508 Newcastle Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73119
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 2 PM
Listed on oklahoma.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bible Methodist Church
58 miles from the center of Sterling5801 S Douglas Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73109
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM
- Fri10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on oklahoma.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Covenant Church OKC
58 miles from the center of Sterling2800 S Goff Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month)
Listed on oklahoma.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
CrossOver Church Outreach Center
58 miles from the center of Sterling5112 S Blackwelder Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73119
Hours
- Wed6 PM to 8 PM
Listed on oklahoma.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Baptist Mission Center
60 miles from the center of Sterling2125 Exchange Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: Oklahoma County residents
Listed on oklahoma.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Christian Service Center
61 miles from the center of Sterling115 SW 24th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73109
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: Oklahoma County residents in ZIP codes 73139, 73149, 73159, 73169, 73170, and 73179
Listed on oklahoma.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sterling
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
Community Action Development Corporation
P.O. Box 989, Frederick, OK 73542
Listed on okcommerce.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Comanche County
Sterling is in Comanche County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Comanche County Health Department WIC Clinic - Lawton
1010 South Sheridan Road, Lawton, OK 73505
Help here
- WICWIC helps eligible families get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Child support · State office
Lawton Child Support Office
10 SW 2nd Street, Lawton, OK 73501
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases and appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
State office
Lawton Human Services Center
10 SW 2nd Street, Lawton, OK 73501
Help here
- Human services assistanceVisit for help with state assistance programs for individuals and families.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Great Plains Improvement Foundation
2 SE Lee Boulevard, Suite 200, Lawton, OK 73501
Help here
- Community action servicesLow-income families can seek support to address urgent needs and build stability.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on okdrs.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Comanche Nation Housing Authority
1918 E. Gore Boulevard, Lawton, OK 73501
Help here
- Housing assistanceEligible Comanche Nation members can apply for housing programs and assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on comanchehousing.com
Public health · State office
Comanche County Health Department
1010 South Sheridan, Lawton, OK 73501
Help here
- Public health servicesFind local health services, prevention information, and clinic support.
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
- 211 Oklahoma
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.
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