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Local offices in Big Lake
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Big Lake Utility Billing
160 Lake Street North, Big Lake, MN 55309
Help here
- Water and sewer billsContact Utility Billing about water or sewer service, account questions, moving, or paying a city utility bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on biglakemn.org
Older adults · City office
Big Lake Senior Activity Center
160 Lake Street North, Big Lake, MN 55309
Help here
- Senior activities and community spaceOlder adults can visit the city managed center for senior activities and community gatherings.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on biglakemn.org
Library · Regional office
Great River Regional Library - Big Lake
790 Minnesota Avenue, Suite 500, Big Lake, MN 55309
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to use library materials, programs, and public resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on griver.org
Local office · City office
Big Lake City Hall
160 Lake Street North, Big Lake, MN 55309
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help reaching city departments and getting information about city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on biglakemn.org
City of Big Lake, Minnesota website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Big Lake first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Proverbs Christian Fellowship Church
Loaves & Fishes
31 miles from the center of Big Lake3210 N Oliver Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412
Hours
- Sat1 PM to 3 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on loavesandfishesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
True Vine New Bethel
Loaves & Fishes
31 miles from the center of Big Lake2639 N Thomas Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Hours
- Mon12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
- Tue12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
- Wed12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
- Thu12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
- Fri12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
Listed on loavesandfishesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Great is Thy Faithfulness
Loaves & Fishes
32 miles from the center of Big Lake1115 N 30th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Hours
- Mon5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Tue5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Wed5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Thu5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Fri5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
Listed on loavesandfishesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food Shelf
NorthPoint
32 miles from the center of Big Lake2220 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
Haven Pantry
Sanctuary Covenant Church
32 miles from the center of Big Lake710 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 3 PM. Closed on holidays
- Thu11 AM to 3 PM. Closed on holidays
What to bring: No identification is required.
Listed on sanctuarycov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Minneapolis Central Church of Christ Foodshelf
The Food Group
33 miles from the center of Big Lake1922 4th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Hours
- Sat11 AM to 2 PM
Listed on thefoodgroupmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Big Lake
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
Central Minnesota 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
Tri-County Action Program
PO Box 683, Waite Park, MN 56387-0683
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Big Lake
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Big Lake. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
CareerForce in Monticello
Also helps young people
3.8 miles away
406 East 7th Street, PO Box 720, Monticello, MN 55362
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm M-F
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 2026
American Job Center
CareerForce in Brooklyn Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
27 miles away
7051 Brooklyn Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Hours: M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 10, 2026
American Job Center
CareerForce in Saint Cloud
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
27 miles away
1542 Northway Dr., Door 2, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Hours: M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Minnesota
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Central Minnesota Jobs & Training, Inc. Workforce Development Board
406 7th Street East, PO Box 720, Monticello, MN 55362
Workforce board
Governor's Workforce Development Board
180 E 5th St Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Offices for all of Sherburne County
Big Lake is in Sherburne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Sherburne County Health & Human Services
13880 Business Center Drive NW, Elk River, MN 55330
Help here
- Financial and health care assistanceApply for county assistance with food, health care, child care, and other basic needs.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county.Read more
- Behavioral health and disability servicesContact the county for mental health, disability, and related support services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sherburne.mn.us
Public health · County office
Sherburne County WIC
13880 Business Center Drive NW, Elk River, MN 55330
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sherburne.mn.us
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211 Minnesota
Help here
- Information and referrals to local helpCall 211 to find local food, housing, health, utility, and other support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Sherburne County Law Library and Self-Help Center
13880 Business Center Drive NW, Suite 100, Elk River, MN 55330
Help here
- Court self-helpGet information about court procedures, forms, and free or low-cost legal help.
- Law library resourcesUse legal research materials, computers, and court forms at the law library.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sherburne.mn.us
Older adults · Regional office
Central Minnesota Council on Aging
Help here
- Aging servicesGet connected to programs and information for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cmcoa.org
Veterans · County office
Sherburne County Veterans Services
13880 Business Center Drive NW, Suite 100, Elk River, MN 55330
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for federal, state, county, and military benefits for veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sherburne.mn.us
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 800-543-7709 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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