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Local offices in Graceville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Graceville City Hall
415 Studdart Avenue, Graceville, MN 56240
Help here
- City servicesContact City Hall for city office and local government questions.
- Water and sewer billsGet information about city water and sewer service and pay a water bill.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gracevillecitymn.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Graceville Senior Citizens Center
418 Studdart Avenue, Graceville, MN 56240
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can join social activities and call to reserve a meal at least one day ahead.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gracevillecitymn.gov
Library · Regional office
Graceville Public Library
415 Studdart Avenue, Graceville, MN 56240
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use library resources, and find programs for children and adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on graceville.lib.mn.us
City of Graceville, Minnesota website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Graceville
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
Prairie Five Community Action Council
PO Box 159, Montevideo, MN 56265-0159
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Graceville
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 Graceville. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
CareerForce in Fergus Falls
Also helps young people
52 miles away
1414 College Way, Suite L180, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 19, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
CareerForce in Alexandria
Also helps young people
55 miles away
303 22nd Avenue W, Suite 107, Alexandria, MN 56308
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
CareerForce in Montevideo
Also helps young people
55 miles away
202 North 1st Street, Suite 100, Montevideo, MN 56265
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm M-F
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Minnesota
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Southwest Minnesota Workforce Investment Board
607 West Main, Marshall, MN 56258
Workforce board
Governor's Workforce Development Board
180 E 5th St Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101
Offices for all of Big Stone County
Graceville is in Big Stone County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Big Stone County Family Services
340 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN 56278
Help here
- Family and social servicesGet help with food, cash, health care, child care, mental health, and other family services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bigstonecounty.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
Big Stone County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
301 1st St NW, Apt 108, Ortonville, MN 56278
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable public housing if you meet the program's eligibility rules.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Public health · Regional office
Countryside Public Health - Big Stone County
342 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN 56278
Help here
- Public health clinicGet public health screenings, health education, immunizations, and family planning services.
- WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on countrysidepublichealth.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Big Stone County Law Library
20 2nd St SE, Ortonville, MN 56278
Help here
- Legal research and self-help resourcesUse legal research materials, self-help guides, and court forms at the courthouse law library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bigstonecounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
201 N Broad St, Suite 102, Mankato, MN 56001
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet connected to services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
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
- United Way 211 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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