Garden City
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Local offices in Garden City
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Utilities · City office
Garden City Utilities
107 N 3rd St, Garden City, MO 64747
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingContact the city about starting utility service, water and sewer bills, or utility payments.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gardencitymo.org
Local office · City office
Garden City City Hall
107 N 3rd St, Garden City, MO 64747
Help here
- City government and resident questionsContact the city clerk or city staff for help with city services and local government questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gardencitymo.org
Library · County office
Cass County Public Library, Garden City Branch
201 Date St, Garden City, MO 64747
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books and use library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on casscolibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Garden City Community Building
Help here
- Community buildingContact the city to ask about using its community building.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gardencitymo.org
City of Garden City, Missouri website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Garden City
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
Harvesters - The Community Food Network
3801 Topping Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64129
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 Aid of Western Missouri
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
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (WCMCAA)
112 W 4th Street, Appleton City, MO 64724-1402
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cass County
Garden City is in Cass County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Cass County WIC
1411 S. Commercial St., Harrisonville, MO 64701
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, health referrals, and breastfeeding support to eligible families with young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on casscounty.com
Child support · County office
Cass County Child Support Division
2501 W. Mechanic Street, 2nd Floor, Harrisonville, MO 64701
Help here
- Child support case assistanceThe division handles child support matters referred by Missouri's Family Support Division.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on casscounty.com
Public health · County office
Cass County Health Department
1411 S. Commercial Street, Harrisonville, MO 64701
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides public health services, including immunizations and health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on casscounty.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Cass County Circuit Clerk and Courts
Cass County Justice Center, 2501 W. Mechanic, Harrisonville, MO 64701
Help here
- Court forms and case helpThe Circuit Clerk provides court forms and helps residents with court case information and filings.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on casscounty.com
Older adults · Regional office
Mid-America Regional Council Aging and Adult Services
Help here
- Aging and adult servicesMARC connects older adults and caregivers in Cass County with meals, in-home help, and other support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marc.org
Emergency help · County office
Cass County Emergency Management
2501 W. Mechanic Street, Harrisonville, MO 64701
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationThe office shares information to help residents prepare for emergencies and recover from disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on casscounty.com
Missouri programs by kind of help
These are run by Missouri 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
- United Way of Greater Kansas City 211
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