Assistance programs Stillwater and Payne County.
Financial assistance is provided to low-income families, the elderly and disabled in Payne County OK. There will be free grant money to pay housing costs including rent or electric bills. Or get free food, gasoline vouchers, as well as medical or dental care from clinics. Find churches, charities and public aid from DHS, among other resources.
The goal of any agency in Stillwater region it to give emergency financial help, including cash assistance, as well as long term self-sufficiency. This is where free cars for work, job training, or money management workshops come into play. Get details below.
Stillwater OK community action agency grant programs
Various assistance programs are offered by this non-profit. They include the following. Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency assists both Stillwater and Payne County residents. They will receive emergency rental assistance if they have received an eviction notice or if they are behind on their monthly housing payments. Usually, the non-profit will also pay a portion of their rent. There is also LIHEAP for utility bills, mortgage payment help, and applications to free grants from the government.
- Community clinic provides health care and medical services and prescription medications. The services are offered thanks to the help of volunteer doctors, nurses, and pharmacists.
- Weatherization - Energy conserving program helps low income and others in need of help.
- Transitional housing may be available for Payne County families that were evicted or are homeless. Or learn about no-waiting list housing or section 8.
- Referrals to government benefits, such as SNAP food stamps or LIHEAP. The COCAP non-profit can also direct clients to housing programs, ranging from grants to pay security deposits or emergency rental assistance in Stillwater.
- Other programs include senior programs, Oklahoma prescription RX, transportation, and more.
In addition the agency will also help people meet basic needs for free food, clothing, cooling and utilities such as water costs. There is even help with housing costs, such as mortgage and rent. Family Support Services provides a free food pantry, home buyer education, debt reduction, temporary housing, and family budget counseling. Learn more on Central OK community action assistance.
Emergency financial assistance for bills or free items in Payne County
Perkins United Methodist Church - The church has limited funding, but when money is available they can provide utility and rent help. There is also free food, personal hygiene stuff, clothes (including winter jackets) and more. The address is 1005 E Kirk St, Perkins, OK 74059. Call (405) 547-2481.
Lost Creek United Methodist Church runs a food pantry and it will also help with paying rent & utility bill when there is funds. Dial (405) 377-0927. A free food and meal distribution center is at 8002 S Washington St, Stillwater, OK 74074, and the poor or single moms can also get free school items or small toys.
Love In Name of Christ - This agency is based in Cushing Oklahoma, and it provides the following. They offer services such as rent assistance, food pantry, utility bill help, or free RX and medications. There is also assistance for Transportation including car repairs or gas cards. Or get Free Clothes, Home improvement/modification, household items, weatherization, Transitional living, etc. May also have referrals to other local churches and charity organizations. Call (918) 225-1125.
Ministerial Alliance of Perkins - Provides financial help for gasoline, utilities, rent, and other expenses. Phone (405) 547-2004. The unemployed and people facing a one-time financial hardship get priority. Location is 119 E Stumbo Ave, Perkins, OK 74059.
Salvation Army Stillwater - Numerous programs are offered, including help for disaster services, financial services, rent and utility bill help, as well as older adult services. There is also case management or counseling from a worship center & youth services. The Stillwater Salvation Army also has the ability to house the homeless, they run a food pantry, clothing closet, and utility bill assistance. Kids can be given free back to school supplies or backpacks as well as Christmas toys in PAyne County.
While a main office is in Stillwater Oklahoma, financial assistance and case management services are provided across all of Payne County. Low income families with children, seniors, and the working poor are the main beneficiaries. Dial (405) 372-1554, or read more on Payne County area Salvation Army financial assistance.
Catholic Charities of Stillwater has a branch. It is for all of Payne County Oklahoma. There may be free food or clothes, help for immigrants and financial aid for bills. Or apply for school items, and a thrift store among other programs. Or get a hot meal from the churches, information on subsidized housing with no waiting list, counseling, and other assistance. More on Payne County Catholic Charities assistance programs.
Department of Human Services has a number of low-income assistance programs, including for senior citizens. There is temporary cash assistance to pay the bills or basic needs. Apply for SSI disability, Medicaid, or Medicare government benefits. Or learn about EBT foood stamps, unemployment, and free career counseling and job training services among other aid. The location is 711 E Krayler Ave, Stillwater, OK 74075, dial (405) 707-3700. Or more on free senior services
Free or low cost medical care
Stillwater Community Health Center - Offers prescriptions and low cost or free health care. Dial (405) 743-3171 to make an appointment. Dentists help people with no income or insurance too. The center is at 821 S Pine St, Stillwater, OK 74074.
Oklahoma Community Health Services, Inc. - The health care clinic provides a comprehensive range of medical and health care services to the uninsured and under insured in Payne County, including primary and preventive health care, dental assistance and care, mental health and substance abuse services. There is also free wellness classes,, case management, and health education to low income and uninsured. People on Medicaid or women’s health issues are covered too. Phone (866) 415-7887.
Also click here to find additional health care programs, including learn about such prescription programs such as NACO prescription drug cards.
First United Methodist Church - The center may have limited funding for utility bills and other support. Free boxes of food, frozen goods, and meals may also be served to the very low income and homeless. 1005 E Kirk Street, Perkins, Oklahoma 74059, call (405) 547-2482
Food banks for the low-income and free pantries
Sunnybrook Christian Church - Runs the free food pantry program which provides discounted food. If this resource is no longer available then the church may have its own food items, groceries, and perishable goods from a pantry. Location is 421 E Richmond Rd, Stillwater, OK 74075. Free Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets are offered too. Dial (405) 377-0923.
Ministerial Alliance of Perkins ((405) 547-2004) offers free food and utility help. Get free groceries, paper products and other goods from the pantry at 119 E Stumbo Ave, Perkins, OK 74059.
Faith Church, which can be called at (918) 225-5858, runs a food pantry.
Stillwater United Church runs a free food pantry. Can help Stillwater residents facing an emergency. 717 S Duck, Stillwater, OK 74074.
Mehan Union Church - The food pantry from this religious center is for Stillwater families, children, and seniors. (405) 743-2097.
There are a few other soup pantries as well as free, emergency food banks in the region. Whether it is a church, or a charity service such as the Storehouse, they offer everything from groceries to holiday meals, Christmas gifts, clothes, and much more. Find Payne County free food pantries.
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