Credit River

Local offices in Credit River

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

• Utilities · City office

  Credit River Utility Billing

  18985 Meadow View Boulevard, Prior Lake, MN 55372

  Help here

  • Community septic system billsGet help with bills for a city community septic treatment system.
  • Utility account changesTell the City when you move so it can start or close a sewer billing account.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 952-440-5617DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on creditriver-mn.gov

• Local office · City office

  City of Credit River City Hall

  18985 Meadow View Boulevard, Prior Lake, MN 55372

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and information.
  Call 952-440-5514DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on creditriver-mn.gov

City of Credit River website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free meals

  Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church

  Loaves & Fishes

  17 miles from the center of Credit River

  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

  19 miles from the center of Credit River

  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

  19 miles from the center of Credit River

  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

  FCS Food Hub

  Friendship Community Services

  19 miles from the center of Credit River

  2600 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  The second and fourth Saturday of every month

  Call 612-827-7928DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  Neighborhood House on Montreal Food Market

  Neighborhood House

  20 miles from the center of Credit River

  1080 Montreal Ave, St. Paul, MN 55116

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 11:30 AM; 1 PM to 4 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 11:30 AM; 1 PM to 4 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 11:30 AM; 1 PM to 4 PM

  What to bring: No appointment necessary. Shoppers may visit two times per month.

  Call 651-789-3600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Salvation Army Temple Corps

  Loaves & Fishes

  20 miles from the center of Credit River

  1604 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407

  Hours

  • Mon12 PM to 1 PM
  • Tue12 PM to 1 PM
  • Wed12 PM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Credit River

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

Job help near Credit River

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 Credit River. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  CareerForce in Burnsville

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  8.6 miles away

  350 Burnsville Parkway, Gateway Office Plaza Suite 375, Burnsville, MN 55337

  Hours: Monday -Friday 8:00am-4:30pm ( Closed 12 noon -1:00pm for lunch daily)

  Call 952-703-3100DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 10, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerForce in Bloomington

  Also helps young people

  9.7 miles away

  4220 West Old Shakopee Road, Suite #200 2nd Floor, Bloomington, MN 55437

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 952-703-7730DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerForce in Shakopee

  Also helps young people

  12 miles away

  200 Fourth Avenue West, GW-200, Shakopee, MN 55379

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm

  Call 952-496-8310DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 7, 2026

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 Scott County

Credit River is in Scott County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Scott County Health and Human Services

  200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN 55379

  Help here

  • Social services and benefitsGet help applying for public benefits and other social services.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and questions.
  • Mental health servicesFind county mental health services and support.
  Call 952-445-7751DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Scott County WIC

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible caregivers and children can get food benefits and nutrition support through WIC.
  Call 952-496-8555Website

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

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way 211 Minnesota

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 211 for free referrals to food, housing, health care, and other local help.
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing help · County office

  Scott County Housing and Homelessness

  Help here

  • Housing helpCall for guidance if you are homeless or cannot afford your current housing.
  Call 952-496-8600Website

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Scott County Community Development Agency

  100 5th Ave E, Shakopee, MN 55379

  Help here

  • Housing Choice VoucherApply for rental assistance when the program waiting list is open.Apply online
  Call 952-402-9022DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Scott County Public Health

  200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN 55379

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsMake an appointment for health screenings, immunizations, and other clinic services.Read more
  Call 952-496-8555DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Scott 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