Excelsior
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Local offices in Excelsior
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Utilities · City office
Excelsior Utility Billing
261 School Avenue, Excelsior, MN 55331
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with water and sewer service and utility billing.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on excelsiormn.gov
Local office · City office
Excelsior City Hall
261 School Avenue, Excelsior, MN 55331
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, elections, and general questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on excelsiormn.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
SouthShore Senior Partners
5735 Country Club Road, Excelsior, MN 55331
Help here
- Senior programsAdults age 55 and older can find social, recreation, and education programs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on shorewoodmn.gov
Library · County office
Excelsior Library
337 Water Street, Excelsior, MN 55331
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use computers, and attend free library events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hclib.org
City of Excelsior Official Website website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Excelsior first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Minneapolis Central Church of Christ Foodshelf
The Food Group
14 miles from the center of Excelsior1922 4th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Hours
- Sat11 AM to 2 PM
Listed on thefoodgroupmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food Shelf
NorthPoint
14 miles from the center of Excelsior2220 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
Free grocery market
Harvest from the Heart
14 miles from the center of Excelsior3817 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
Listed on harvestfromtheheart.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
True Vine New Bethel
Loaves & Fishes
14 miles from the center of Excelsior2639 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 grocery market
Food Distribution Center
Sabathani Community Center
15 miles from the center of Excelsior310 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.
Listed on sabathani.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Groveland Emergency Food Shelf
15 miles from the center of Excelsior1900 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Tue1 PM to 4 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
- Thu1 PM to 4 PM
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Anyone who needs food.
What to bring: Complete a short form on the first visit.
Listed on grovelandfoodshelf.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Excelsior
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
Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County
7101 Northland Circle N, Suite 123, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hennepin County
Excelsior is in Hennepin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Hennepin County Human Services
300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487
Help here
- Economic supportApply for food, cash, and health care benefits through the county.Apply onlineRead more
- Child care assistanceGet help paying for child care if your family qualifies.
- Senior and disability servicesFind county support to help older adults and people with disabilities live in their communities.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hennepincounty.gov
Public health · County office
Hennepin County WIC
2215 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, babies, and young children can get food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hennepincounty.gov
Child support · County office
Hennepin County Child Support Services
300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing and enforcing child support and parentage orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hennepincounty.gov
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 · County office
Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Help here
- Affordable housing and redevelopmentLearn about county housing and redevelopment work and available housing resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hennepincounty.gov
Public health · County office
Hennepin County Public Health
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health programs, clinic services, and help staying healthy.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hennepincounty.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
- 2-1-1 United Way of 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