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Pittsburg County, Oklahoma

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    Some safety programs do not share an address, so they are not on the map. They are listed under Safety below.

    Food pantries and meals9

    McAlester

    Catholic Charities / McAlester

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma partner.

    Hours
    Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
    Address
    503 S. 2nd ST, McAlester, OK 74501

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    McAlester

    Compassion 365 Community Market

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    Address
    101 South 2nd ST, McAlester, OK 74501

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    McAlester

    Shared Blessings Pantry

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Address
    1558 S Main St, McAlester, OK 74501

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Hartshorne

    Twin Cities Christian Outreach

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma partner.

    Hours
    Saturday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Address
    925 Pennsylvania Ave, Hartshorne, OK 74547

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    McAlester

    John 6:13/All Saints Episcopal Church Pantry

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma partner.

    Hours
    3rd Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    325 E Washington, McAlester, OK 74501

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma at 918-585-2800.

    Quinton

    The Vine Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma partner.

    Hours
    Friday, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    Address
    4th & J St, Quinton, OK 74561

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma at 918-585-2800.

    Stigler

    Piney Creek Fellowship Church

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma partner.

    Hours
    Saturday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    Address
    105 Hidden Ridge Rd, Stigler, OK 74462

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma at 918-585-2800.

    Crowder

    Senior Box at Mary Lou Trolinger Senior Center

    Monthly Senior Box of food for people 60 and older who meet the income limit. Bring an ID.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    Ave A & 6th St., Crowder, OK 74430

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma at 918-585-2800.

    Indianola

    Senior Box at Indianola Community & Senior Citizens Center

    Monthly Senior Box of food for people 60 and older who meet the income limit. Bring an ID.

    Hours
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    305 South Street, Indianola, OK 74442

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma at 918-585-2800.

    Housing4

    McAlester

    Housing Authority of the City of McAlester

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    520 W Kiowa Ave, McAlester, OK 74501

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Health and dental5

    McAlester

    Caring Hands Healthcare Centers

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    3101 Elk Dr, McAlester, OK 74501

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    McAlester

    Caring Hands Healthcare Centers @ MRHC

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    4 E Clark Bass Blvd, McAlester, OK 74501

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    McAlester

    HWC-McAlester Behavioral Health Clinic

    Community health center run by Stigler Health and Wellness Center Inc.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    609 E Peoria Ave, McAlester, OK 74501

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Hartshorne

    Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, Hartshorne

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1429 Pennsylvania Ave, Hartshorne, OK 74547

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Recovery and mental health help2

    Statewide

    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Veterans services3

    Statewide

    Veterans Crisis Line

    Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

    Hours
    Open 24 hours a day, every day
    Statewide

    VA national phone lines

    VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

    Hours
    Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern

    Safety and crisis help2

    Statewide

    National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Government offices5

    McAlester

    Oklahoma Human Services, McAlester

    Oklahoma Human Services office for SNAP food benefits (food stamps), SoonerCare (Medicaid), TANF cash help and child care help. Apply or ask about your case here, or online at okbenefits.org.

    Hours
    Monday to Friday. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. EBT cards are available at this location.
    Address
    1900 S Main St, McAlester, OK 74501
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Oklahoma Human Services office map.Suggest an update
    McAlester

    Oklahoma Human Services, McAlester

    Oklahoma Human Services office for SNAP food benefits (food stamps), SoonerCare (Medicaid), TANF cash help and child care help. Apply or ask about your case here, or online at okbenefits.org.

    Hours
    Mondays. 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. TANF Only
    Address
    1414 E. Wade Watts, McAlester, OK 74501

    Call first. This office is open only on the days listed. Call first.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Oklahoma Human Services office map.Suggest an update
    Statewide

    Oklahoma Abuse and Neglect Hotline

    Report abuse or neglect of a child, an older adult or a vulnerable adult to Oklahoma Human Services, which runs child welfare (CPS) in Oklahoma. You can also report online at okhotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Oklahoma Human Services contact page.Suggest an update
    Statewide

    Oklahoma Child Support Services

    The state child support customer line, run by Oklahoma Human Services. Ask about a case or payments, or how to apply for child support services. You can also manage a case online at okbenefits.org.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Oklahoma Human Services contact page.Suggest an update

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      See something wrong, or know a place we missed? Send it in. Nothing changes until we have checked it.

    Neighbors helping neighbors

    Help is closer than you think in Pittsburg County

    A volunteer hands a bag of fresh groceries to a mother holding her daughter's hand
    Free groceriesFood banks and pantries give food to anyone who needs it.
    A helper smiles as she helps an older man fill out a form
    Someone to help you applyState offices and local programs help with food stamps, bills and more.
    Kids laughing together over a free meal with a grandmother at a community center
    Meals and care for kidsFree meals, clinics and family programs, close to home.

    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma?

    We have confirmed 9 places that can help in Pittsburg County: Catholic Charities / McAlester (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM), (918) 423-7707, call first; Compassion 365 Community Market in McAlester (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM), (918) 429-9987, call first; Shared Blessings Pantry in McAlester (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM), (918) 423-8624, call first. 6 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma?

    We have confirmed 4 places that can help in Pittsburg County: Housing Authority of the City of McAlester, (918) 423-3345, call first; Housing Authority of the City of Hartshorne, (918) 297-3270, call first; Housing Authority of the City of Haileyville, (918) 731-4296, call first. 1 more is listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma?

    We have confirmed 5 places that can help in Pittsburg County: Caring Hands Healthcare Centers in McAlester, (918) 426-2442, call first; Caring Hands Healthcare Centers @ MRHC in McAlester, (918) 426-2442, call first; Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, 3rd Street in McAlester, (918) 426-2442, call first. 2 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Pittsburg County: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma?

    We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Pittsburg County: Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, (833) 993-0234; Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

    Is HelpByState free to use?

    Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Every listing is free, and so is adding or correcting one.

    Why do some listings say call first?

    Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.

    I run a pantry or a program. How do I get listed or fix our hours?

    Use the Add a listing or Suggest an update form. We confirm it against your own page or contact you, then change the listing. It is free.

    Is this the same as 2-1-1?

    No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.

    Where do the hours and phone numbers come from?

    From each organization's own website or page, official sources such as housing authority and WIC clinic lists, and the public Find Food map of the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. We list the source on every card.

    Something missing, or out of date?

    If you run a pantry or program, or you saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.