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Local offices in Horton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Horton Housing Authority
1701 Euclid Ave, Horton, KS 66439
Help here
- Public housingApply for income-based public housing for eligible households.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hortonkshousing.com
Utilities · City office
Horton Utility Billing
205 E 8th St, Horton, KS 66439
Help here
- Water, sewer, electric, and trash billsPay your city utility bills at City Hall or use the city's online payment service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhorton.com
State office · Regional office
211 Kansas
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for basic needs and other community services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Horton Senior Center
116 W 8th St, Horton, KS 66439
Help here
- Senior activities and community connectionOlder adults can visit the center for activities and time with others in the community.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on growsouthbrown.com
Library · Regional office
Horton Public Library
809 1st Ave E, Horton, KS 66439
Help here
- Library resources and programsVisit the library to use its books, learning resources, and community programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on web.nekls.org
Local office · City office
Horton City Hall
205 E 8th St, Horton, KS 66439
Help here
- City services and resident questionsVisit or call City Hall for city information and help with resident services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhorton.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Horton
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
Second Harvest Community Food Bank
915 Douglas, St. Joseph, MO 64505
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
Kansas Legal Services, 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
NEK-CAP, Inc.
1260 220th Street, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Brown County
Horton is in Brown County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Older adults · County office
Brown County Services for the Elderly
601 Oregon St, Suite 103, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Help here
- Senior mealsResidents age 60 and older can ask about weekday meal delivery.Read more
- Senior transportationOlder residents can contact the office about local taxi service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brcoks.org
Public health · Nonprofit
NEK Multi-County Health Department, Brown County
907 S 2nd St, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can ask about immunizations, family planning, health checks, and other public health services.
- WICWIC offers food and nutrition support to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nekmulticounty.org
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging
1803 Oregon St, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding meals, transportation, in-home care, and other local services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nekaaa.org
Emergency help · County office
Brown County Emergency Management
709 Utah St, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationResidents can contact the county emergency manager for local emergency preparedness information.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brcoks.org
Library · City office
Morrill Public Library
431 Oregon St, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can visit the library to borrow materials and use its information resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hiawathalibrary.org
Kansas programs by kind of help
These are run by Kansas 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
- 211 Kansas
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