Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am to 2pm, and on Saturdays from 10am to 12pm
Local resources that may be able to assist
Might Center
714 SW 45th St, Lawton, OK 73505
Learn more about the Might Center here
Helps finding resources to pay for utilities, childcare, locating employment
Catholic Charities
106 SW A Ave, Lawton, OK 73501
Learn more about Catholic Charities here
Assists with portions of utilities and rent
Cameron Baptist Church
2621 SW C Ave, Lawton, Ok 73505
Phone: (580) 355-4854
Free Clothes Closet Information here
Wed 4:00 pm -5:30 pm
St. Vincent De Paul
1010 NW 82nd Street Lawton, OK (580)536-6351 office@holyfamilylawton.org
Assists with portions of utilities and rent
Pregnancy Resource Center
319 SW C Ave Lawton, OK (580)536-4040
Learn more about the Pregnancy Resource Center here
- Pregnancy verification with a free pregnancy test and limited ultrasound
- STD/STI information
- Medical referrals
- Pregnancy options consultation
- Abortion information
- Adoption agency referrals
- Parenting education
- Material Support
- Support for men
Family Promise of Lawton
Learn more about Family Promise here
901 SW 17th St, Lawton, OK 73501
- Shelter Diversion, Rental Assistance and Transportation programs.
- They shelter families until they get housed at their facility at 901 SW 17th street in Lawton OK.
- Offer innovative programs – such as tenancy preparation, financial literacy, and virtual career pathway training - to address them in a cost-effective, targeted approach.
Marie Detty Youth & Family Services Center
317 SW C Avenue, Lawton, OK 73501
580-250-1123
Learn more about Marie Detty here
- Group homes for teens (e.g. Parker Pointe)
- Counseling
- Prevention classes, mentoring, gang intervention, community–at-risk services, etc.
- Focus on Youth Empowerment, Welfare, and Family Support
The organization carries on Marie Detty’s legacy of empowering youth and their families, offering support programs, welfare services, and working to connect the community so that vulnerable individuals don’t have to struggle alone.
Great Plains Technology Center : SCORE Dropout Recovery Program
4500 SW Lee Blvd, Building 200, Room 202, Lawton, OK 73505
580-250-5620
Director: Blake Thomas
Helps students aged 16-20 who dropped out or are at risk, to reconnect with high-school education. It’s an alternative/credit recovery program with small class sizes, life-skills training, core academic subjects, and some career tech education.
Gateway Success Center (LVA / Gateway)
102 E Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK 73501
580-353-4903 | 580-585-6499
Learn more about Gateway/LVA here
School-district alternative education / virtual learning option. Gateway aims to support students who need a non-traditional setting, giving them individualized learning options, probably to help those who might struggle in standard classroom settings.
WIC Office
1010 SW Sheridan Rd, Lawton, OK
580-585-6625
A nutritional support program for pregnant women, breastfeeding / postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5. Offers healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health services.
Lawton Food Bank
1819 SW Sheridan Road, Lawton, OK 73505
580-353-7994
Helps low-income residents by distributing food and essential items. They run regular food distributions, senior boxes, and produce pop-ins. Their mission is to help fight hunger in southwest Oklahoma.
Jaimes Cupboard
2209 NW 25th St, Lawton, OK 73505
Food pantry located in Lawton, Oklahoma at Salt of the Earth Church. They provide food assistance to residents.
Held the 3rd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 12:00pm-2:00pm
DHS
10 Southwest 2nd Street, Lawton, OK 73501
(580) 522-5050
oklahoma.gov/okdhs
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Online Application: www.okdhslive.org
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program): Assistance for eligible low-income individuals and families to purchase nutritious food.
- TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families): Financial assistance to families with children to help them achieve self-sufficiency.
- Medicaid (SoonerCare): Health coverage for eligible low-income individuals, including children, pregnant women, and adults.
- Child Care Assistance: Support for families to access affordable child care services.
- Child Support Services: Assistance in establishing and enforcing child support orders.
- Foster Care & Adoption Services: Programs to support children in foster care and facilitate adoption processes.
- Adult & Family Services: Support for adults and families, including services for individuals with disabilities and seniors.
- Community Services: Programs to assist with housing, utility assistance, and other community-based services.
For more detailed information or to apply for services, please visit the official OKDHS website or contact the Lawton office directly.
Housing Authority
609 SW F Avenue, Lawton, OK 73501
(580) 353-7392 Email:info@lawtonhousing.org
Apply for housing assistance here
The Lawton Housing Authority (LHA) provides a range of housing programs aimed at assisting low-income individuals and families in Lawton, Oklahoma. Their offerings include:
- Public Housing: Affordable rental units for low-income families, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
- Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Assistance that allows eligible participants to rent privately owned housing units.
- Transitional Housing Program: Support for veterans experiencing homelessness, offering temporary residence and resources to help them rebuild their lives.
- Elderly Housing: Dedicated housing options for seniors aged 52 and above, ensuring safe and comfortable living conditions.
- Family Leasing: Programs tailored to meet the needs of families seeking affordable housing solutions.
For more detailed information or to apply for assistance, please visit their official website or contact them directly.
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