Comfrey

Local offices in Comfrey

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Comfrey City Hall

  120 Brown Street E, Comfrey, MN 56019

  Help here

  • City services and permitsContact the city office for local services, permits, and questions about city rules.Read more
  • Water, sewer, and garbage billsPay your city utility bill or ask the city office about water, sewer, and garbage charges.Read more
  Call 507-877-2665DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Comfrey Area Library

  306 Brown Street West, Comfrey, MN 56019

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use its public library services and resources.
  Call 507-877-6600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on comfrey.mntm.org

City of Comfrey website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Comfrey

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

Offices for all of Brown County

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

• Human services · County office

  Brown County Human Services

  1117 Center Street, New Ulm, MN 56073

  Help here

  • Financial assistanceApply for food, cash, emergency, housing, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and questions.
  • Family and adult servicesGet help connecting to family, child protection, and adult support services.Read more
  Call 507-359-6500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Brown County WIC

  1117 Center Street, New Ulm, MN 56073

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition education, and referrals.Apply online
  Call 507-233-6800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  New Ulm Economic Development Authority Housing

  100 N Broadway, New Ulm, MN 56073

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceApply for public housing or rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 507-359-8227DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Brown County Public Health

  1117 Center Street, New Ulm, MN 56073

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, services, and referrals.Read more
  Call 507-233-6820DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Brown County Court Administration

  14 S State Street, 3rd Floor, New Ulm, MN 56073

  Help here

  • Court servicesGet help with civil, family, probate, criminal, traffic, juvenile, and small claims court filings and records.
  Call 507-441-7020DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging

  201 N Broad Street, Suite 102, Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and help connecting to services for older adults and family caregivers.Read more
  Call 507-387-1256DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Brown 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