Call these first
Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) - LIEAPApply for energy assistance (LIHEAP). Say if you have a shutoff notice. Mid-Kansas Community Action Program, Inc. (Mid-CAP)Ask about emergency help with utilities, rent and other bills. What's open right now
Kansas energy assistance (LIEAP): 2026–27 dates haven't been announced yet; DCF says the start depends on federal funding. Last season ran January 20 to March 31, 2026. Call 1-888-369-4777 or check Kansas DCF. The Kansas Cold Weather Rule runs November 1 to March 31 for utilities the KCC regulates.
Offices usually ask for photo ID, your latest bill or shutoff notice, and proof of household income. Call first and ask what to bring.
Your utility companies
Check the company name on your bill. Many counties have more than one.
Electric
Alfalfa Electric Cooperative (Cherokee, OK)Serves part of the county. Electric co-op. Help programs: Payment & Billing; Operation Round Up CMS Electric CooperativeServes part of the county. Electric co-op. Help programs: Payment Options; payment arrangementsBill help line: 800-794-2353 Ninnescah Electric CooperativeServes part of the county. Electric co-op. Southern Pioneer Electric CompanyServes part of the county. State winter shutoff rules apply.Help programs: Cold Weather Rule; H.U.G.S. (community giving, not confirmed as bill help) City of Isabel (municipal electric)City of Isabel only (town). City-owned utility: call your city hall (the number is on your bill). City utility.
City of Kiowa (municipal electric)City of Kiowa only (town). City-owned utility: call your city hall (the number is on your bill). City utility.
Natural gas
Kansas Gas Service (ONE Gas)Serves Medicine Lodge; other towns may use a different company. State winter shutoff rules apply.Help programs: Share The Warmth (via The Salvation Army); LIEAP; payment arrangementsBill help line: 816-756-5392
Other local help
Food: Kansas Food Bank1919 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67211 Seniors: Southwest Kansas Area Agency on AgingP.O. Box 1636, Dodge City, KS 67801; toll-free 800-742-9531 Weatherization (lower heating and cooling costs): South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD) Weatherization1861 N Rock Rd, Ste 310, Wichita, KS 67206 Free legal help (eviction, debt): Kansas Legal Services - Wichita Office110 South Main, Suite #300, Wichita, KS 67202 Health care (sliding fee): Heart of Kansas Family Health CareNearest community health center (none listed in this county) Health care (sliding fee): GraceMed Health ClinicNearest community health center (none listed in this county)
Checked October 25, 2026. Sources: each agency's own website, state community action list. Programs change, so confirm with the agency.
Got a shutoff notice?
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