Arlington
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Local offices in Arlington
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Arlington Utility Billing
204 Shamrock Drive, Arlington, MN 55307
Help here
- Utility billsGet help with city water, sewer, electric, and stormwater bills and payment options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arlingtonmn.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall for free, confidential help finding local food, housing, health, and other community resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Library · City office
Arlington Public Library
321 West Main Street, Arlington, MN 55307
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, get a library card, and ask staff for help finding resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arlingtonmnlibrary.org
Local office · City office
Arlington City Hall
204 Shamrock Drive, Arlington, MN 55307
Help here
- City servicesContact City Hall for help with city services, information, and local government questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arlingtonmn.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Arlington Event Center
204 Shamrock Drive, Arlington, MN 55307
Help here
- Community facility useResidents can ask about using the city event center for community gatherings and meetings.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arlingtonmn.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Arlington first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free grocery market
Harvest from the Heart
45 miles from the center of Arlington3817 Pleasant Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Hours
- Tue11 AM to 4 PM
- Wed11 AM to 4 PM
- Thu11 AM to 4 PM
- Fri11 AM to 4 PM
Listed on harvestfromtheheart.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church
Loaves & Fishes
45 miles from the center of Arlington5300 10th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Hours
- Wed5 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
Listed on loavesandfishesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Food Distribution Center
Sabathani Community Center
45 miles from the center of Arlington310 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 11:30 AM; 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
- Tue9:30 AM to 11:30 AM; 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 11:30 AM; 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
- Thu9:30 AM to 11:30 AM; 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need of food assistance.
What to bring: No ID or proof of income is required. Appointments are encouraged; walk-ins are welcome as capacity allows. First-time visitors complete a one-time intake form.
Listed on sabathani.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Minneapolis Central Church of Christ Foodshelf
The Food Group
46 miles from the center of Arlington1922 4th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Hours
- Sat11 AM to 2 PM
Listed on thefoodgroupmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food Shelf
NorthPoint
46 miles from the center of Arlington2220 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 4 PM
- Tue10 AM to 7 PM
- Wed10 AM to 4 PM
- Thu10 AM to 7 PM
Listed on northpointhealth.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Groveland Emergency Food Shelf
46 miles from the center of Arlington1900 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Tue1 PM to 4 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
- Thu1 PM to 4 PM
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Anyone who needs food.
What to bring: Complete a short form on the first visit.
Listed on grovelandfoodshelf.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Arlington
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Heartland
7101 Winnetka Avenue N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Minnesota Valley Action Council
706 N Victory Dr, Mankato, MN 56001-6803
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Sibley County
Arlington is in Sibley County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Sibley County Public Health and Human Services
111 8th St, Gaylord, MN 55334
Help here
- Benefits and family supportGet help with food, cash, health care, child care, and child support programs.
- Public health servicesGet public health information, testing, family health services, and referrals.
- Mental health and chemical health servicesAsk about mental health and chemical health services for children and adults.
- WIC nutrition programWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, babies, and children under five with food and nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sibleycounty.gov
Housing help · Regional office
South Central Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
422 Belgrade Ave, Suite 102, North Mankato, MN 56003
Help here
- Housing Choice VoucherAsk about rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scmmchra.org
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211 Minnesota
Help here
- Community resource information and referralCall 211 for free information about local health and human services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Sibley County District Court
400 Court Avenue, Gaylord, MN 55334
Help here
- Court self-helpFind court information and resources for representing yourself in court.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
201 N Broad St, Suite 102, Mankato, MN 56001
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet connected to services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mnraaa.org
Veterans · County office
Sibley County Veterans Services
400 Court Avenue, Gaylord, MN 55334
Help here
- Veterans benefits and recordsGet help with veterans and dependent benefits and discharge records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sibleycounty.gov
Minnesota programs by kind of help
These are run by Minnesota and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988