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Local offices in Columbia Heights
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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
Older adults · City office
Columbia Heights Senior Center
530 Mill St NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Help here
- Senior programs and informationResidents age 55 and older can find social, educational, and recreation programs and help with senior concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiaheightsmn.gov
Local office · City office
Columbia Heights City Hall
590 40th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services or reaching a city department.
- Utility billingGet help with city utility bills and account questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiaheightsmn.gov
Library · City office
Columbia Heights Public Library
3939 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and attend programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiaheightsmn.gov
City of Columbia Heights website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Columbia Heights first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Great is Thy Faithfulness
Loaves & Fishes
3.5 miles from the center of Columbia Heights1115 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
Proverbs Christian Fellowship Church
Loaves & Fishes
3.8 miles from the center of Columbia Heights3210 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
Food pantry
Haven Pantry
Sanctuary Covenant Church
4 miles from the center of Columbia Heights710 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
Free meals
True Vine New Bethel
Loaves & Fishes
4.4 miles from the center of Columbia Heights2639 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
Sharing and Caring Hands
4.9 miles from the center of Columbia Heights525 N 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Monday - Thursday : 10:00am & 1:00pm; Closed Fridays; Saturday & Sunday : 10:00am
Listed on sharingandcaringhands.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food Shelf
NorthPoint
5 miles from the center of Columbia Heights2220 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
Nonprofits that serve Columbia Heights
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
Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc.
1201 89th Ave NE Ste 345, Blaine, MN 55434-3373
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Columbia Heights
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 Columbia Heights. These are the closest.
American Job Center
CareerForce in Minneapolis North
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
4 miles away
800 West Broadway Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Hours: M - F 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 10, 2026
American Job Center
CareerForce in Brooklyn Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
5.1 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 Blaine
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
5.7 miles away
1201 89th Avenue NE, Suite 2300, Blaine, MN 55434
Hours: Mon through Fri 8am to 4:30pm; Career/Computer Lab Hours: Mon through Fri 8 am to 4pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 31, 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
Anoka County Workforce Development Board
1201- 89th Avenue Northeast, Suite 2300, Blaine, MN 55434
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 Anoka County
Columbia Heights is in Anoka County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Anoka County Economic Assistance
1201 89th Ave NE, Suite 4200, Blaine, MN 55434
Help here
- Food, cash, and housing assistanceApply for SNAP, cash assistance, emergency help, or housing support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on anokacountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Anoka County WIC Clinic, Blaine
1201 89th Ave NE, Suite 2100, Blaine, MN 55434
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition benefitsEligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition support, and health care referrals.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on anokacountymn.gov
Child support · County office
Anoka County Child Support
1201 89th Ave NE, 4th Floor, Blaine, MN 55434
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child support, changing an order, or establishing parentage.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on anokacountymn.gov
Housing help · County office
Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
2100 3rd Avenue, Suite 700, Anoka, MN 55303
Help here
- Affordable housing and redevelopmentFind information about housing assistance and affordable housing programs the authority provides in its service area.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on anokacountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Anoka County Public Health & Environmental Services
2100 3rd Ave, Suite 600, Anoka, MN 55303
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health nursing, health education, immunization information, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on anokacountymn.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Anoka County Community Social Services & Behavioral Health
2100 3rd Avenue, Suite 500, Anoka, MN 55303
Help here
- Social and behavioral health servicesGet information, referrals, and support for mental health, substance use, disability, aging, and family needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on anokacountymn.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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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