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Iron County DSS contact
County Children's Division contact. For SNAP, MO HealthNet, child care, food assistance, or temporary assistance, use the Family Support Division link on the official page.
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View county contactMadison County DSS contact
County Children's Division contact. For SNAP, MO HealthNet, child care, food assistance, or temporary assistance, use the Family Support Division link on the official page.
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View county contactMissouri DSS Family Support Division
Start here for SNAP, MO HealthNet, temporary assistance, child care assistance, and other Family Support Division programs.
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Open DSSMissouri WIC
Nutrition support for eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children under age five.
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Open WICSt. Francois County DSS contact
County Children's Division contact. For SNAP, MO HealthNet, child care, food assistance, or temporary assistance, use the Family Support Division link on the official page.
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View county contactArcadia Valley Food Pantry
Food pantry serving Ironton and the Arcadia Valley area. Call before traveling because current hours and intake steps are not published.
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Bismarck Church of God Food Pantry
Food pantry serving St. Francois County; no documentation is required.
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View pantry detailsCornerstone Cafe at Centenary UMC
Free Wednesday community meal open to everyone.
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View meal detailsElvins Food Pantry
Food pantry for low-income families and seniors; an EMAA food referral and photo ID are required.
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View pantry detailsFaith Family Worship food pantry
Food pantry and senior USDA distribution listed for Fredericktown.
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View pantry listFarmington Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry
Emergency food and basic-needs assistance for Farmington School District residents; begin with EMAA.
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View assistance detailsHouse of Praise Food Pantry
Food pantry at House of Praise Church of God; call for the current distribution schedule.
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Immaculate Conception St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Friday morning food pantry serving Park Hills and nearby St. Francois County communities.
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Madison County Food Pantry
USDA food distribution listed for Fredericktown.
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View pantry listMUM's Cafe at Memorial UMC
Free Wednesday community meal; no reservation is needed and everyone is welcome.
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View meal detailsParkland Hope Center
Low-cost food and household items through a $5 annual membership; bring photo ID to apply.
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View program detailsSouth Iron Food Pantry
Food pantry and scheduled drive-through food distributions serving Des Arc and Iron County.
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View pantrySt. Francois County Community Partnership resource guide
Current local resource guide and community partnership contact for food, housing, health, child care, employment, education, and other services.
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Open resource guideSt. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry - Bonne Terre
Food boxes for people in need, including TEFAP and donated products.
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View pantry detailsSt. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry - Farmington
Food pantry and basic-needs support for families and individuals in need.
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View pantry detailsIron County Health Department WIC
Call the Iron County Health Department for local WIC appointments and current hours.
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Start with Missouri WICMadison County Health Department WIC
Local WIC appointments and public health services in Fredericktown.
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Open WICMissouri Highlands Health Care - Pilot Knob
Community health care location serving the Arcadia Valley and Iron County area.
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View clinicSt. Francois County Health Center
Public health services, health education, environmental health, immunization information, and local health referrals.
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View servicesSt. Francois County WIC
Local WIC appointments and nutrition support through the county health center.
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Open WICEast Missouri Action Agency
Help with referrals, emergency food or rent when funds are available, home energy assistance, weatherization, housing, and other community services.
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View community servicesEMAA housing choice vouchers
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers across several southeast Missouri counties. The official page currently says the waitlist is closed; check it for changes or an existing application.
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Check housing waitlistBJC Behavioral Health - Farmington
Community behavioral health services for St. Francois and Iron County residents, including crisis, outpatient therapy, children's services, and psychiatric services.
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View servicesSoutheast Missouri Behavioral Health - Aquinas Center
Aquinas Center provides behavioral health and substance-use services in Farmington and is listed as open 24/7.
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View Aquinas CenterChildren's Advocacy Center - Farmington
Child-focused forensic interviews, victim advocacy, mental health services, and family support for serious child abuse concerns. Referrals generally come through law enforcement or Children's Division.
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View Farmington centerSEMO Family Violence Council / A Friend's Place
A 24-hour crisis hotline, shelter, advocacy, counseling, support groups, and outreach for people affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, or teen dating violence.
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Find local help988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for emotional crisis, suicide prevention, mental health crisis, or substance-use crisis support in the United States.
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