Ludlow
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Local offices in Ludlow
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Ludlow Municipal Office
37 Depot Street, Ludlow, VT 05149
Help here
- Town and village servicesVisit or call the municipal office for help with town and village government services.
- Utility billingContact the municipal office for water and wastewater utility billing and account questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ludlow.vt.us
Older adults · Nonprofit
Black River Valley Senior Center
10 High Street, Ludlow, VT
Help here
- Meals and community activitiesContact the center about Meals on Wheels, community meals, and activities that are open to all ages.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ludlow.vt.us
Library · Nonprofit
Fletcher Memorial Library
88 Main Street, Ludlow, VT 05149
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, and join community programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fmlnews.org
Town & Village of Ludlow, Vermont website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ludlow
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
Vermont Foodbank
33 Parker Road, Barre, VT 05641
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 Services Vermont
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
Southeastern Vermont Community Action
Serves Windsor County except Rochester, Bethel, Stockbridge, Royalton, Sharon and Barnard Towns
91 Buck Drive, Westminster, VT 05158
Listed on humanservices.vermont.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Windsor County
Ludlow is in Windsor County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Economic Services Division, Springfield District Office
100 Mineral Street, Suite 201, Springfield, VT 05156
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for benefits or drop off documents for programs such as food and cash assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.vermont.gov
State office
Springfield WIC Clinic
100 Mineral Street, Springfield, VT 05156
Help here
- WICEligible families can get healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthvermont.org
Local office · Nonprofit
Vermont 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with needs such as food, housing, utilities, and health care.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vermont211.org
Public health · State office
Springfield Local Health Office
100 Mineral Street, Suite 104, Springfield, VT 05156
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about immunizations, disease prevention, family health and local health resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthvermont.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Windsor Civil Division
12 The Green, Woodstock, VT 05091
Help here
- Court information and accessContact the court about civil and probate matters and accessibility or interpreter needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vtcourts.gov
Local office · County office
Windsor County Sheriff's Department
62 Pleasant Street, Woodstock, VT 05091
Help here
- Civil processAsk about civil papers and other court-related process served by the sheriff's department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on windsorsheriff.org
Vermont programs by kind of help
These are run by Vermont 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 - 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
- Vermont 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988