Breckenridge
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Local offices in Breckenridge
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Breckenridge Housing and Redevelopment Authority
200 Park Ave, Breckenridge, MN 56520
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about applying for affordable public housing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Utilities · City office
Breckenridge Public Utilities
420 Nebraska Ave, Breckenridge, MN 56520
Help here
- Utility billing and bill helpGet help with electric, water, or sewer bills and ask about payment assistance options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on breckenridgemn.net
Older adults · City office
Breckenridge Senior Citizens Center
225 5th St S, Breckenridge, MN 56520
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can join weekday activities and have lunch at the center or arrange a meal delivery.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on breckenridgemn.net
Library · Regional office
Breckenridge Public Library
205 N 7th St, Breckenridge, MN 56520
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other items, use public computers, and get help with research and technology.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on larl.org
Local office · City office
Breckenridge City Hall
420 Nebraska Ave, Breckenridge, MN 56520
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, permits, elections, and other city information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on breckenridgemn.net
Local office · City office
Breckenridge Family Community Center
Help here
- Community activities and meeting spaceResidents can take part in activities, use the game room, or reserve space for a gathering.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on breckenridgemn.net
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Breckenridge
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
North Country Food Bank, Inc.
1011 11th Ave. NE, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
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
Justice North
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
Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership
891 Belsly Boulevard, Moorhead, MN 56560-2071
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wilkin County
Breckenridge is in Wilkin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Wilkin County Family Services
227 6th Street North, Breckenridge, MN 56520
Help here
- Public assistance and emergency helpApply for public assistance and ask about help during a financial emergency.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and enforcement.
- Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care while you work or attend school.Read more
- Mental health and substance use servicesContact the county for information about mental health and substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilkincounty.gov
Public health · County office
Wilkin County Public Health and WIC
300 5th Street South, Breckenridge, MN 56520
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about immunizations, family health, home care, and other public health services.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support, breastfeeding help, and food benefits to eligible pregnant people and families with young children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilkincounty.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Wilkin County Court Administration and Law Library
Wilkin County Courthouse, 300 5th Street South, Breckenridge, MN 56520
Help here
- Court self-helpGet help filing certain court papers and learn where to find court forms and legal information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilkincounty.gov
Veterans · County office
Wilkin County Veterans Service Office
505 8th Street South, Breckenridge, MN 56520
Help here
- Veterans benefitsGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits, including health, education, and burial benefits.
- Veterans transportationAsk the office about transportation services for veterans.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilkincounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Wilkin County Emergency Management
505 South 8th Street, Breckenridge, MN 56520
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet guidance on preparing for emergencies and local disasters.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wilkincounty.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
- United Way 211 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.
Call 988Text 988