Fairfax
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Local offices in Fairfax
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Fairfax Housing and Redevelopment Authority
18 1st Street SE, Fairfax, MN 55332
Help here
- Income-based housingAsk about the authority's senior and disability designated apartments with rental assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fairfax-mn.gov
Local office · City office
Fairfax City Hall
18 1st Street SE, Fairfax, MN 55332
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about living in Fairfax.
- Utility billing and paymentsSet up city utilities, pay bills, or ask the city about utility billing and payment options.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fairfax-mn.gov
Library · Regional office
Fairfax Public Library
101 1st Street SE, Fairfax, MN 55332
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, or join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fairfax.lib.mn.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Fairfax Community Center
300 Park Street South, Fairfax, MN
Help here
- Community center room rentalReserve the community center's rooms or kitchen for a gathering or event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fairfax-mn.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fairfax
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
United Community Action Partnership
200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN 56201-3368
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Renville County
Fairfax is in Renville County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Renville County Human Services
105 South 5th Street, Suite 203H, Olivia, MN 56277
Help here
- Financial and health care assistanceAsk about food, cash, medical, child care, and housing support, including child support services.
- Social servicesGet help with adult and child protection, disability services, mental health, and substance use concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on renvillecountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Renville County WIC
105 South 5th Street, Olivia, MN 56277
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on renvillecountymn.gov
Housing help · County office
Renville County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
200 South Mill Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for income-based public housing or a voucher to help pay rent in Renville County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on renvillecountymn.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Public health · County office
Renville County Public Health
105 South 5th Street, Suite 119H, Olivia, MN 56277
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health information, immunizations, family health support, and home health care services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on renvillecountymn.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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mnraaa.org
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 800-543-7709 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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