The following agencies have been known to assist people who may need help paying utility bills. FreeState Electric Cooperative is not affiliated with any of these organizations. Contact information is provided as a courtesy to you.

United Way 2-1-1 helps Kansans locate utility assistance programs. Call "211" toll-free to see what assistance programs are available in your area.

Good Shepherd Thrift Shop
304 E. 4th Street, Tonganoxie, KS
(913) 845-3964

*Jefferson and Leavenworth Counties only 9 am to Noon (closed Thursday)
Must have a copy of a bill 

Jefferson County - NekCap
785-338-1752  

Jefferson County Service Organization
401 Liberty St., Oskaloosa, KS 
(785) 863-2637

Catholic Community Services (Leavenworth County)(link is external)
716 N. 5th Street, Leavenworth, KS
(913) 651-8060

For Jefferson County: 913-433-2039

Northeast Kansas Community Action Program (NEK-CAP)(link is external)
Hiawatha, KS - Central Office: (785) 742-2222
Salvation Army(link is external)
926 Commercial, Atchison, KS
(913) 367-1207

600 Walnut, Leavenworth, KS
(913) 682-6253

Topeka, KS
(785) 233-9648

SRS - Social Rehabilitative Service
LIEAP - Low Income Energy Assistance Program(link is external) (Available Jan-Mar)
Toll-Free Information Line: (800) 432-0043

South 59 Highway, Oskaloosa, KS
(785) 863-2223

515 Limit, Leavenworth, KS
(913) 651-6200

500 Van Buren, Topeka, KS 
(785) 296-2500

1901 Delaware, Lawrence, KS
(785) 832-3700

American Red Cross(link is external)
Topeka: (785) 234-0568
Leavenworth: (913) 682-6222
Atchison: (913) 367-5355

Kansas Children's Service League 
Must have children living in the house (785) 357-4763

Doorstep Topeka
9 am to 1:45 pm (785) 357-5341

God's Storehouse (Food Only)
W. End Main St., Meriden, KS 
Saturday at 8 a.m. 

Leavenworth Assist Center
426 Miami Street, Leavenworth, KS
(913) 682-7873

Let's Help
200 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS
(785) 234-6208
*By appointment only

Topeka North Outreach - (785) 286-1370

Kansas Gift of Warmth -  1-800-794-4780 

Warm Hearts of Douglas County - 785-841-5756

NeKap - Jackson County ONLY - 785-364-4055

The Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a Federally-funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs by providing a one-time per year benefit. Benefit levels vary according to the following factors: 1) Household income, 2) number of persons living at the address, 3) type of dwelling, 4) type of heating fuel, and 5) utility rates.

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Kansas and you must need financial assistance for home energy costs.

Visit LIHEAP FAQs for Consumers | The Administration for Children and Families (hhs.gov) if you have more questions. 

Are You Eligible?

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides grants to states, territories, and some Indian tribes to improve the energy efficiency of the homes of low-income families. These governments, in turn, contract with local governments and nonprofit agencies to provide weatherization services to those in need using the latest technologies for home energy upgrades.

For this program, you must be a resident of the state of Kansas. Preference may be given to:

  • People over 60 years of age
  • Families with one or more members with a disability
  • Families with children (in most states)

Are You Eligible?