Darwin

Local offices in Darwin

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

• Local office · City office

  Darwin City Hall

  305 E Curran, Darwin, MN 55324

  Help here

  • City information and servicesContact the city clerk for help with city services and local government questions.
  • Water and sewer utility billsContact City Hall about city water or sewer service and billing.
  Call 320-693-2928DirectionsWebsite

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

Darwin city information, Meeker County website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Darwin

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

Offices for all of Meeker County

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

• Human services · County office

  Meeker County Health and Human Services

  114 N Holcombe Avenue, Suite 180, Litchfield, MN 55355

  Help here

  • Human services and benefitsAsk about county human services and apply for cash, food, and medical assistance.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and questions about your case.
  • Adult mental health case managementEligible adults can get help setting mental health goals and connecting with support.Read more
  Call 320-693-5300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Meeker County WIC Clinic

  114 N Holcombe Avenue, Suite 180, Litchfield, MN 55355

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children can get healthy food, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
  Call 320-693-5379DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

  Meeker County Public Health

  114 N Holcombe Avenue, Suite 180, Litchfield, MN 55355

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county for public health services, health information, and referrals.
  Call 320-693-5370DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Meeker County Law Library

  325 N Sibley Avenue, Level 2, Litchfield, MN 55355

  Help here

  • Public legal research resourcesUse free legal research tools, court forms, and reference materials for common legal problems.
  Call 320-693-5220DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet information and connections to services for older adults and caregivers in the region.
  Call 507-387-1256Website

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

Everything in Meeker 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