Benton County

Local offices in Benton County

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Benton-Franklin Health District WIC

  7102 W Okanogan Pl, Kennewick, WA 99336

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people and families with young children can get food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 509-460-4202DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bfhd.wa.gov

• State office

  Kennewick Community Services Office

  6909 Crosswind Blvd, Kennewick, WA 99336

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for food or cash benefits and get help with benefit questions.Apply online
  Call 877-501-2233DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov

• Human services · County office

  Benton County Human Services

  Help here

  • Housing Resource CenterGet screened and connected with local help if you are homeless or at risk of losing housing.Read more
  • Veteran Service OfficerGet help learning about and applying for veterans’ benefits and local services.Read more
  Website

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

• Human services · Nonprofit

  Washington 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get referrals to local help with housing, food, health care, utility bills, and other needs.Read more
  Call 877-211-9274Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority City of Kennewick

  1915 W 4th Place, Kennewick, WA 99336

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher serving Benton County.Apply online
  Call 509-586-8576DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Benton-Franklin Health District

  7102 W Okanogan Pl, Kennewick, WA 99336

  Help here

  • Public health servicesFind public health information and services for residents of Benton and Franklin counties.
  Call 509-460-4200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bfhd.wa.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Benton County Superior Court

  7122 W Okanogan Place, Suite A130, Kennewick, WA 99336

  Help here

  • Self representation and court formsFind court forms and information for people handling a case without a lawyer.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Generational Care

  1824 Fowler St, Richland, WA 99352

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can ask about local support and long-term care services.Read more
  Call 509-735-1911DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  WorkSource Columbia Basin

  815 N Kellogg St, Suite D, Kennewick, WA 99336

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpGet help finding a job, building skills, or connecting with employment services.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Mid-Columbia Libraries

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital materials, and other library resources.
  Website

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

Benton County, Washington website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Benton County

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

Cities and towns in Benton County

• Benton City
• Kennewick
• Prosser
• Richland
• West Richland

Washington programs by kind of help

These are run by Washington 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