Welch

Local offices in Welch

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Town of Welch Public Works Authority

  124 E 3rd St., Welch, OK 74369

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsPay your water or sewer bill or contact the town about water service.
  Call 918-788-3616DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwelch.myruralwater.com

Town of Welch website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Welch first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  St. Mark's United Methodist Church Food Pantry

  St. Mark's United Methodist Church

  65 miles from the center of Welch

  10513 E Admiral Pl, Tulsa, OK 74116

  Hours

  • Thu10 AM to 12 PM
  Call 918-437-4953DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stmarkstulsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  The Market at Catholic Charities

  Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma

  67 miles from the center of Welch

  2450 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.

  Call 918-508-7135DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on cceok.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Grocery Giveaway + Chapel

  Tulsa Dream Center

  67 miles from the center of Welch

  200 W 46th St N, Tulsa, OK 74126

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00am

  What to bring: Check in with the front desk before the listed time.

  Call 918-430-9984DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on tulsadreamcenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Tulsa Dream Center Hot Meals

  Tulsa Dream Center

  67 miles from the center of Welch

  200 W 46th St N, Tulsa, OK 74126

  Hours

  • Tue11 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu11 AM to 1 PM
  Call 918-430-9984DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on tulsadreamcenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Iron Gate Food Pantry

  Iron Gate

  70 miles from the center of Welch

  501 S Cincinnati Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103

  Hours

  • Mon1 PM to 2:20 PM
  • Wed1 PM to 2:20 PM
  • Fri1 PM to 2:20 PM

  What to bring: Registration required. Pantry shopping is limited to once a month.

  Call 918-879-1702DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on irongatetulsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Iron Gate Soup Kitchen

  Iron Gate

  70 miles from the center of Welch

  501 S Cincinnati Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103

  Hours

  • Mon8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Tue8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Wed8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Thu8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Fri8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Sat8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Sun8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

  Who can come: Everyone is welcome

  Call 918-879-1702DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on irongatetulsa.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Welch

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Craig County

Welch is in Craig County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Craig County Human Services Center

  310 N. Wilson St., Vinita, OK 74301

  Help here

  • Benefits assistanceVisit or call for help with applications for food, cash, child care, and energy assistance.Apply online
  • Child supportParents can apply for child support services or get help with an existing case.Apply online
  Call 918-256-8711DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov

• Public health · State office

  Craig County Health Department

  115 E. Delaware Ave., Vinita, OK 74301

  Help here

  • Public health servicesCall or visit for immunizations, family planning, health screenings, and other county health services.Read more
  • WICWIC offers food support and nutrition help to eligible women, infants, and children.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child GuidanceFamilies can ask about child development, behavioral health, and speech services for children.Read more
  Call 918-256-7531DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Grand Gateway Area Agency on Aging

  333 S. Oak St., Big Cabin, OK 74332

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for information about local services and support.
  Call 800-482-4594DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on grandgateway.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Craig County E-911

  Help here

  • Emergency address assistanceContact the office for help with rural address information and county emergency address maps.
  Call 918-636-6311Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on craigcountye911.com

• Jobs and training · State office

  Oklahoma Works outreach at Vinita Public Library

  215 W. Illinois Ave., Vinita, OK 74301

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpOklahoma Works staff are available on Wednesdays from noon to 4 p.m. to help job seekers.
  Call 918-256-2115DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov

• State office

  Vinita Tag

  702 N. Wilson St., Suite B, Vinita, OK 74301

  Help here

  • Motor vehicle and driver license servicesVisit the tag office for available vehicle registration and driver license services.
  Call 918-256-3110DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.state.ok.us

Everything in Craig 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