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Local offices in North Pole
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
City of North Pole City Hall
125 Snowman Lane, North Pole, AK 99705
Help here
- City services and utility billingContact the city about water and sewer service or your utility bill.Apply online
- Emergency utility bill helpResidential utility customers facing a financial hardship can ask the City Council for help with a water or sewer bill.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on northpoleak.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Santa's Senior Center
101 East Fifth Avenue, North Pole, AK 99705
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can come for meals, exercise, games, and other community activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on santaseniors.com
Library · Regional office
North Pole Branch Library
656 NPHS Boulevard, North Pole, AK 99705
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or ask for help using library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fnsb.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve North Pole
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
Food Bank of Alaska, Inc.
2192 Viking Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501
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
Alaska Legal Services Corporation
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
Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Incorporated (RurAL CAP)
731 E. 8th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Listed on commerce.alaska.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Fairbanks North Star Borough
North Pole is in Fairbanks North Star Borough. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Alaska Division of Public Assistance, Fairbanks District Office
675 7th Avenue, Station E, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsApply for state public assistance programs or get help with an application.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Local office · Regional office
Tanana Chiefs Conference WIC Program, Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center
1717 West Cowles Street, Building A, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Public health · State office
Fairbanks Regional Public Health Center
1025 West Barnette Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Help here
- Public health nursingContact the center about vaccinations, testing, pregnancy testing, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alaska.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Fairbanks Law Library
101 Lacey Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Help here
- Legal information and research helpUse legal research materials and ask library staff for help finding legal information.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.alaska.gov
Older adults · Regional office
North Star Council on Aging, Fairbanks Senior Center
1424 Moore Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Help here
- Senior meals and supportOlder adults can get meals, referrals, help with forms, and activities at the senior center.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fairbanksseniorcenter.org
Emergency help · County office
Fairbanks North Star Borough Emergency Operations & Management
3175 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recovery helpGet information about preparing for disasters and help finding resources after a disaster.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fnsb.gov
Alaska programs by kind of help
These are run by Alaska 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- Alaska 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 or 800-478-2221 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988