Benwood
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Local offices in Benwood
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
Benwood-McMechen Housing Authority
2200 Marshall Street, Benwood, WV 26031
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about applying for affordable housing and check the applicant portal for updates.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on benwood-mcmechenhousing.com
Utilities · City office
Benwood Water and Wastewater
430 Main Street, Benwood, WV 26031
Help here
- Utility bills and servicePay your city utility bill or ask about starting or changing water and wastewater service.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on benwoodwv.gov
Library · Regional office
Benwood-McMechen Public Library
201 Marshall Street, McMechen, WV 26040
Help here
- Library resources and public accessBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or get printing and notary services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on benwood.lib.wv.us
Local office · City office
Benwood City Hall
430 Main Street, Benwood, WV 26031
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on benwoodwv.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Benwood
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
Mountaineer Food Bank
484 Enterprise Drive, Gassaway, WV 26624
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 West Virginia, 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
Change, Incorporated
3158 West Street, Weirton, WV 26062
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Marshall County
Benwood is in Marshall County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Marshall County DoHS Office
400 Teletech Drive, Suite 2, Moundsville, WV 26041
Help here
- Public assistance and family servicesVisit the county office for help with state family and assistance services.
- Child support servicesGet help establishing, enforcing, or changing a child support order.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
State office · State office
Marshall County WIC
500 Tele Tech Drive, Moundsville, WV 26041
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.wv.gov
Public health · County office
Marshall County Health Department
513 Sixth Street, Moundsville, WV 26041
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health information and services from the county health department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marshallcountyhealthdepartment.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Marshall County Circuit Court Clerk
Marshall County Courthouse, 600 Seventh Street, Moundsville, WV 26041
Help here
- Court information and clerk servicesContact the clerk for information about court filings and county court services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courtswv.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Marshall County Committee on Aging
805 Fifth Street, Moundsville, WV 26041
Help here
- Older adult servicesContact the local senior services provider for help and programs for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcseniorcenter.com
Emergency help · County office
Marshall County Office of Emergency Management
601 Seventh Street, Suite 2, Moundsville, WV 26041
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help preparing for emergencies in Marshall County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marshallcountywv.gov
West Virginia programs by kind of help
These are run by West Virginia 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
- West Virginia 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