Carver

Local offices in Carver

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  City of Carver Utility Billing

  316 Broadway, Carver, MN 55315

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsGet help paying water, sewer, and stormwater bills or starting and stopping water and sewer service.
  Call 952-448-5353DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcarver.com

• Library · County office

  Carver Express Library

  1607 Hartwell Drive, Carver, MN 55315

  Help here

  • Library materialsPick up and drop off library materials at the express library inside the Southwest Transit Carver Station.
  Call 952-303-0402DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carvercountymn.gov

• Local office · City office

  Carver City Hall

  316 Broadway, Carver, MN 55315

  Call 952-448-5353DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcarver.com

City of Carver website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Carver first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Free meals

  Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church

  Loaves & Fishes

  21 miles from the center of Carver

  5300 10th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417

  Hours

  • Wed5 PM to 6 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on loavesandfishesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  Harvest from the Heart

  21 miles from the center of Carver

  3817 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
  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on harvestfromtheheart.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  Food Distribution Center

  Sabathani Community Center

  21 miles from the center of Carver

  310 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.

  Call 612-821-2300DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on sabathani.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Minneapolis Central Church of Christ Foodshelf

  The Food Group

  22 miles from the center of Carver

  1922 4th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405

  Hours

  • Sat11 AM to 2 PM
  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on thefoodgroupmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Groveland Emergency Food Shelf

  22 miles from the center of Carver

  1900 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.

  Call 612-871-0277DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on grovelandfoodshelf.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Food Shelf

  NorthPoint

  22 miles from the center of Carver

  2220 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
  Call 612-767-9500DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on northpointhealth.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Carver

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Carver County

Carver is in Carver County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Carver County Health and Human Services

  602 East Fourth Street, Chaska, MN 55318

  Help here

  • Financial, food, and health care assistanceStaff help residents apply for food, cash, child care, health care, and long-term care assistance.
  • Child supportThe county provides child support services for families.
  • Mental health and substance use supportResidents can contact the county for mental health and substance use services.
  • Housing resourcesStaff connect residents with housing and homelessness resources.Read more
  Call 952-361-1600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carvercountymn.gov

• Public health · County office

  Carver County WIC

  110 West Second Street, Chaska, MN 55318

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition guidance, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 952-818-3728DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carvercountymn.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Carver County Community Development Agency

  705 North Walnut Street, Chaska, MN 55318

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceThe agency helps residents find affordable rentals and apply for housing assistance.
  Call 952-448-7715DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carvercda.org

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 for free, confidential referrals to local help with housing, food, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 800-543-7709Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org

• Public health · County office

  Carver County Public Health

  600 East Fourth Street, Chaska, MN 55318

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe department provides vaccinations, family health support, and public health information.
  Call 952-361-1329DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carvercountymn.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Carver County Law Library

  604 East Fourth Street, Chaska, MN 55318

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesThe public can use legal materials and self-help books at the law library.
  Call 952-361-1564DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carvercountymn.gov

Everything in Carver County

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