Stratford
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Local offices in Stratford
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the Town of Stratford
10 Drake St, Stratford, OK 74872
Help here
- Public housingContact the authority to ask about its public housing and rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Local office · Regional office
Oklahoma 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211eok.org
Library · Regional office
Chandler-Watts Memorial Library
340 N Oak, Stratford, OK 74872
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its learning and research resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cwlibrary.okpls.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Stratford first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Bible Methodist Church
53 miles from the center of Stratford5801 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
CrossOver Church Outreach Center
54 miles from the center of Stratford5112 S Blackwelder Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73119
Hours
- Wed6 PM to 8 PM
Listed on oklahoma.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Christian Service Center
54 miles from the center of Stratford115 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
Food pantry
Skyline Urban Ministries
55 miles from the center of Stratford500 SE 15th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: Oklahoma County residents
Listed on oklahoma.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Redemption Recovery Institute
55 miles from the center of Stratford720 SE 11th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Hours
- Mon8 AM to 11 AM
- Tue8 AM to 11 AM
Listed on oklahoma.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Light and Salvation Church
56 miles from the center of Stratford3508 Newcastle Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73119
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 2 PM
Listed on oklahoma.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Stratford
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
Delta Community Action Foundation, Inc.
308 S.W. 2nd Street, Lindsay, OK 73052
Listed on okcommerce.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Garvin County
Stratford is in Garvin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Oklahoma Human Services Garvin County Office
2304 S. Chickasaw St., Pauls Valley, OK 73075
Help here
- Benefits assistanceThe office helps residents with applications for food, cash, child care, and energy assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Local office · Regional office
Oklahoma 211, Southeastern Oklahoma
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211eok.org
Public health · State office
Garvin County Health Department
1809 S. Chickasaw St., Pauls Valley, OK 73075
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides health services, screenings, referrals, and health education for county residents.Read more
- WICWIC offers eligible women, infants, and children food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Oklahoma Area Agency on Aging
2704 N. 1st Street, Durant, OK 74701
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with meals, transportation, Medicare help, and other local services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on soda-ok.org
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