East Grand Forks
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Local offices in East Grand Forks
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
Housing help · Regional office
Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
1708 River Road NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Help here
- Public housingAsk about housing programs and how to apply for housing assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eastgrandforks.gov
Utilities · City office
East Grand Forks Water & Light Business Office
600 Demers Avenue, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Help here
- Utility billing and serviceStart or manage water and electric service, ask about a bill, and make payments.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eastgrandforks.gov
Local office · City office
East Grand Forks City Hall
600 DeMers Avenue, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Help here
- City administration and recordsGet help with city records, elections, and questions about city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eastgrandforks.gov
Older adults · City office
East Grand Forks Senior Center
538 Rhinehart Drive SE, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesJoin weekday meals, games, classes, and other activities at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eastgrandforks.gov
Library · City office
East Grand Forks Campbell Library
422 4th Street NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and digital materials, use computers, and join programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eastgrandforks.gov
City of East Grand Forks website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve East Grand Forks
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
Inter-County Community Council
PO Box 189, Oklee, MN 56742-0189
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council
Serves the west parts of Marshall and Polk Counties only
107 N Broadway #200, PO Box 607, Crookston, MN 56716-0607
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Polk County
East Grand Forks is in Polk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Polk County Social Services
612 N Broadway, Room 302, Crookston, MN 56716
Help here
- Financial and health care assistanceGet help applying for financial assistance, health care programs, and child care assistance.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support enforcement and collections.
- Mental health and substance use servicesAsk about county mental health and chemical dependency services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Polk County WIC
816 Marin Street, Crookston, MN 56716
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition supportAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Polk County Public Health
816 Marin Avenue, Suite 125, Crookston, MN 56716
Help here
- Public health clinicsGet immunizations, health screenings, TB testing, and sexual and reproductive health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Polk County Courthouse Law Library Self-Help Clinic
816 Marin Avenue, 2nd Floor, Crookston, MN 56716
Help here
- Court forms and legal guidanceVisit the self-help clinic for general legal guidance and help completing court forms.
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
Polk County Veteran's Services
612 N Broadway, Room 241, Crookston, MN 56716
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountymn.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.
Call 988Text 988