Provides clothing, work supplies, and job training services. They support individuals in the community with basic needs and workforce development.

State program. A federally funded program that provides a one-time benefit to help eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs. It is designed to assist with heating expenses during the winter season.

State Agency program. Provides monthly benefits to help low-income families and individuals purchase nutritious food. It is administered through the Economic and Employment Services division.

State Agency program. Provides a monthly discount on telephone or broadband internet service for qualifying low-income households. It helps ensure residents can stay connected for essential services and employment.

Delivers restaurant orders to customers using a personal vehicle with flexible scheduling.

Local Kansas Community Action Agency offering emergency rent, utility, and food assistance.

Official Kansas portal to apply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and other cash and food assistance.

The Kansas Tobacco Quitline offers free, confidential phone coaching to help you quit smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) to speak with a trained quit coach. Many callers qualify for free nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges mailed to their home. Open to all Kansas residents — no insurance required. Coaching is available in English and Spanish, with specialized support for pregnant smokers, teens, and veterans.

Licensed bail bond company serving Wichita. Agents available to post bond and help secure release from jail, typically charging a state-regulated percentage of the total bond amount. Call for current rates and 24/7 availability.

Licensed bail bond company serving Kansas City. Agents available to post bond and help secure release from jail, typically charging a state-regulated percentage of the total bond amount. Call for current rates and 24/7 availability.

Free professional grief counseling and consultation services available to Kansas residents. Individual and family sessions help those coping with the loss of a loved one, with no cost and no insurance required. Reach out to schedule a confidential consultation. The Grief.com National Helpline (800-537-9353) offers free 24/7 grief support, and SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) provides free referrals to local grief counseling and mental health services.

Free grief support groups meeting in Wichita and throughout Kansas. GriefShare offers weekly in-person and online grief recovery support groups where you can find comfort, encouragement, and practical help after the loss of a loved one. The Compassionate Friends provides free support specifically for families grieving the death of a child, with local chapters across Kansas. The National Alliance for Grieving Children (Hellogrief) connects families with free children's grief support programs statewide.

Same-day pay gig work available in Kansas through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Amazon Flex, Instacart, and Shipt in Kansas City and Wichita.

Kansas community centers and senior facilities offer free yoga classes. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging for schedules.

Kansas community centers and senior facilities offer free Tai Chi classes. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging for schedules.

Habitat for Humanity Kansas builds affordable homes and offers home repair programs throughout Wichita and the state. Zero-interest mortgages for qualifying low-income families.

Amazon is hiring in the Kansas City metro and across Kansas. Fulfillment and delivery center roles with starting pay $18+/hr, full benefits, paid time off.

FAA Part 147 approved program combining A&P certification with management coursework. Strong placement in commercial and military aviation.

Free hot meals served nightly in Wichita. No ID required, no questions asked. One of Wichita's most welcoming free meal programs.

Emergency food assistance, shelter referrals, and social services throughout Kansas. Serves all faiths and backgrounds.

Regional food bank serving 26 counties in Kansas and Missouri, distributing 57 million pounds of food annually through 760 partner agencies.

Free clothing, shoes, and household items for low-income families in Kansas City, Kansas. One of the oldest community outreach programs in the area.

Emergency shelter and social services for homeless adults and families. Meals, showers, laundry, and case management provided.

Emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless men and families in Wichita. Meals, case management, job readiness training, and connections to permanent housing.

Free and low-cost community mental health services for Sedgwick County. Medicaid accepted. Crisis, outpatient, residential, and case management services.

Free and low-cost outpatient mental health services. Medicaid accepted. Individual therapy, psychiatric services, crisis intervention, and children's services.

Free and low-cost residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment. State-funded programs available. Detox, residential, and outpatient services.

Low-cost substance abuse treatment and mental health services. Medicaid accepted. Outpatient, intensive outpatient, and detox services available.

Free community health clinic in Lawrence providing primary care, mental health, and dental services to uninsured adults at no cost. Staffed by volunteer providers. Returning citizens are welcome.

GraceMed Health Clinic is a FQHC providing comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and pediatric services to the Wichita community on a sliding fee scale. Returning citizens and uninsured individuals are actively welcomed.

TransAm Trucking offers free CDL training through their Driver Development Program and is known to hire felons on a case-by-case basis. Training covers Class A CDL, safety regulations, and flatbed/refrigerated operations. Trainees commit to driving for TransAm after graduation. Hires nationwide with terminals across the midwest.

Free college application help in Wichita through Kansas Board of Regents College Application Week. Assists with applications to Wichita State, WATC, and other Kansas colleges. FAFSA and Kansas Comprehensive Grant guidance included. Returning citizens welcome.

WATC provides adult education including GED preparation, high school equivalency testing, and workforce readiness. Free for qualifying adults. Returning citizens are welcomed without barriers.

Social Security Administration office serving Kansas City, Kansas and Wyandotte County. Full SSA services including disability, SSI, retirement, and Medicare enrollment.

Social Security Administration office serving Wichita and south-central Kansas. Full SSA services including SSDI, SSI, retirement, Medicare, and replacement Social Security cards.

Wichita Transit offers reduced fares for seniors and disabled riders. Kansas WorkForce Centers can provide bus passes for returning citizens seeking employment. Kansas City (KCK) residents can also access Kansas City's robust bus system.

Koch Industries (headquartered in Wichita) is one of the nation's most prominent second chance employers and advocates for criminal justice reform. INVISTA, Georgia-Pacific, and other Koch companies actively hire returning citizens statewide.

Free civil legal aid for low-income Kansans statewide. Covers expungements, housing, family law, consumer issues, and public benefits.

Emergency shelter, meals, and recovery programs for homeless men, women, and families in Wichita, Kansas.

Kansas City's largest rescue mission providing shelter for 400+ men, women, and children nightly. Comprehensive recovery and reentry programs.

Connects Kansans to registered apprenticeships in construction, manufacturing, and healthcare trades.

Offers aviation maintenance, welding, HVAC, automotive, and culinary programs. Strong aerospace industry connections in Wichita.

Administers SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and child welfare services. Local offices throughout Kansas counties.

Affordable clothing and work attire at multiple Wichita locations. Great for finding interview clothes on a budget.