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Local offices in Chokio
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Chokio City Office
209 Main St, Suite #102, Chokio, MN 56221
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city office for help with city services, forms, and local information.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on chokiomn.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Chokio
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
West Central Minnesota Communities Action
411 Industrial Park Boulevard, Elbow Lake, MN 56531
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Chokio
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 Chokio. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
CareerForce in Alexandria
Also helps young people
43 miles away
303 22nd Avenue W, Suite 107, Alexandria, MN 56308
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
CareerForce in Montevideo
Also helps young people
49 miles away
202 North 1st Street, Suite 100, Montevideo, MN 56265
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm M-F
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
CareerForce in Fergus Falls
Also helps young people
49 miles away
1414 College Way, Suite L180, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 19, 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
Rural Minnesota Workforce Development Board
803 Roosevelt Avenue, PO Box 1108 (56502), Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Workforce board
Governor's Workforce Development Board
180 E 5th St Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101
Offices for all of Stevens County
Chokio is in Stevens County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Stevens County Human Services
400 Colorado Avenue, Suite 104, Morris, MN 56267
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for food, cash, health care, long-term care, or child care assistance.Apply online
- Mental health and substance use supportGet help finding county mental health and substance use services.
- Child supportGet help setting up or enforcing a child support order.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stevenscountymn.gov
Housing help · County office
Stevens County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
100 South Columbia Avenue, Grandview Apartments, Morris, MN 56267
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the authority about housing programs and help with housing needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stevenscountymn.gov
Public health · Regional office
Horizon Public Health, Morris Office
10 East Highway 28, Morris, MN 56267
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, clinic services, and referrals for Stevens County.
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on horizonphmn.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Stevens County District Court
400 Colorado Avenue, Suite 307, Morris, MN 56267
Help here
- Court self-help resourcesFind court forms and information for representing yourself in court.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services informationGet information and connections to services for older adults and their caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dancingskyaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Stevens County Veterans Service Office
400 Colorado Avenue, Suite 101, Morris, MN 56267
Help here
- Veterans benefits and servicesGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stevenscountymn.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
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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