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Lawrence Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Lawrence, Kansas that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Kansas page.

Kansas Legal ServicesFree civil legal assistance
Websitekansaslegalservices.org 
Phone316-267-3975
AddressApply by phone or online; no Lawrence walk-in address listed
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Kansas Legal Services provides free civil legal help to low-income Kansans, including help with housing, family law, public benefits and consumer issues. Call the statewide intake line at 316-267-3975 or 1-800-723-6953 to apply for help.1

KU Legal Aid ClinicFree legal help for low-income clients
Websitelaw.ku.edu 
Phone785-864-5564
AddressGreen Hall, 1535 W. 15th St, Lawrence, KS 66045

Through the Legal Aid Clinic, KU law student interns provide legal assistance for low-income clients in Lawrence Municipal Court and Douglas County District Court, including help with expungement of criminal records and name changes. Cases are received by court appointment or agency referral and screened for eligibility before representation can begin. Call 785-864-5564 for further information.2

Food

Just FoodFood pantry
Websitejustfoodks.org 
Phone785-856-7030
Address1000 E. 11th St, Lawrence, KS 66046
HoursTuesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Just Food is the food bank of Douglas County, supplying over 30 partner agencies with fresh produce, dairy products, meat, bread and pantry staples. Tuesday through Friday, Just Food operates a food pantry out of its main building serving 400+ families daily.3

Elizabeth B. Ballard Community Center, Food and Clothing PantryFree food and clothing pantry
Websiteballardcenter.org 
Phone785-842-0729
Address708 Elm St, Lawrence, KS 66044
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; appointment only

Ballard’s pantry services are free and open to anyone. The pantry offers food, clothing, shoes, work attire, kitchenware, household items and diapers. Call 785-842-0729 to make an appointment; appointments are first come, first served.4

Social services

Lawrence-Douglas County Housing AuthorityPublic housing and housing assistance
Websiteldcha.org 
Phone785-842-8110
Address1600 Haskell Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044
HoursCall ahead for hours

The Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority administers public housing and housing assistance programs for Lawrence and Douglas County residents. Application forms are available at its main office, at Babcock Place and Clinton Place, and on its website.5

East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation, Douglas County Community CenterEmergency assistance and community services
Websiteeckan.org 
Phone785-841-3357
Address2518 Ridge Court, Suite 101, Lawrence, KS 66046
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM; appointment only

ECKAN is a community action agency serving low-income individuals and families in East Central Kansas with housing, Head Start, food and essential needs. Its Douglas County Community Center serves Lawrence residents by appointment; same-day appointments are often available.6

Sources & notes

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Kansas Legal Services, Home page  and Contacting the KLS Central Intake Line . ↩

  2. University of Kansas School of Law, Legal Aid . ↩

  3. Just Food, Get Food  and About Us . ↩

  4. Elizabeth Ballard Community Services, Ballard’s Food and Clothing Pantry  and Contact Us . ↩

  5. Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority, Home page  and Application and Personal Declaration Information Packet . ↩

  6. East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation, Service Area  and Get Help Now . ↩

  1. Olathe Local Assistance Programs, Kansas.
  2. Overland Park Local Assistance Programs, Kansas.
  3. Shawnee Local Assistance Programs, Kansas.
  4. Topeka Local Assistance Programs, Kansas.
  5. Wichita Local Assistance Programs, Kansas.

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