Hammond

Local offices in Hammond

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

• Local office · City office

  Hammond City Hall

  320 Center Street E, Hammond, MN 55991

  Help here

  • City servicesContact City Hall for help with city government services.
  • Water and sewer serviceContact the city about water and sewer service and related bills.
  Call 507-753-2086DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mrwa.com

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Hammond first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Free meals

  St. Matthew’s Catholic Church

  Loaves & Fishes

  60 miles from the center of Hammond

  510 Hall Ave, St. Paul, MN 55107

  Hours

  • Mon5 PM to 6 PM
  • Tue5 PM to 6 PM
  • Wed5 PM to 6 PM
  • Thu5 PM to 6 PM
  • Fri5 PM to 6 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on loavesandfishesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  Neighborhood House on Montreal Food Market

  Neighborhood House

  61 miles from the center of Hammond

  1080 Montreal Ave, St. Paul, MN 55116

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 11:30 AM; 1 PM to 4 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 11:30 AM; 1 PM to 4 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 11:30 AM; 1 PM to 4 PM

  What to bring: No appointment necessary. Shoppers may visit two times per month.

  Call 651-789-3600DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on neighborhoodhousemn.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  St. Paul, West 7th St. Salvation Army

  The Salvation Army Twin Cities

  61 miles from the center of Hammond

  401 7th St. W., St. Paul, MN 55102

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 11 AM; 1 PM to 2:30 PM. New walk-ins
  • Tue1 PM to 3 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 11 AM; 1 PM to 2:30 PM. New walk-ins
  • Thu1 PM to 3 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  Call 651-224-4316DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on centralusa.salvationarmy.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Mobile pantry

  St. Paul, West 7th St. Salvation Army Fresh Food Distribution

  The Salvation Army Twin Cities

  61 miles from the center of Hammond

  401 7th St. W., St. Paul, MN 55102

  Hours

  • Fri11 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  Call 651-224-4316DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on centralusa.salvationarmy.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church

  Loaves & Fishes

  64 miles from the center of Hammond

  5300 10th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417

  Hours

  • Wed5 PM to 6 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on loavesandfishesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  FCS Food Hub

  Friendship Community Services

  65 miles from the center of Hammond

  2600 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  The second and fourth Saturday of every month

  Call 612-827-7928DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on friendshipcommunityservices.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hammond

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

Job help near Hammond

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 Hammond. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  CareerForce in Rochester

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  14 miles away

  2070 College View Rd E, Rochester, MN 55904

  Hours: 8:00 am -4:30 am

  Call 507-292-5152DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Development, Inc.

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  20 miles away

  329 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN 55981

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  Call 651-565-2635DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 28, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Development Incorporated

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  23 miles away

  504 South Mantorville Avenue, Suite 4, Kasson, MN 55944

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm Fridays by Appointment Only

  Call 507-512-6205DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 31, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Wabasha County

Hammond is in Wabasha County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Wabasha County Department of Social Services

  411 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN 55981

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceAsk about food and cash programs for eligible people and families.Read more
  • Health care assistanceGet help applying for health coverage and programs that help pay medical costs.
  • Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care while you work, look for work, or attend school.
  • Mental health case managementGet help planning and coordinating services for a person with serious mental health needs.
  Call 651-565-3351DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wabasha.mn.us

• Public health · County office

  Wabasha County WIC

  411 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN 55981

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 651-565-5200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wabasha.mn.us

• 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.
  Call 800-543-7709Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org

• Public health · County office

  Wabasha County Public Health

  411 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN 55981

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health education, disease prevention, family health, and care coordination services.
  Call 651-565-5200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wabasha.mn.us

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Wabasha County District Court and Law Library

  848 17th Street East, Suite 4, Wabasha, MN 55981

  Help here

  • Court self-help workstationUse court resources and a workstation to find legal information and court forms.Read more
  Call 651-412-8627DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging

  2746 Superior Drive NW, Suite 300, Rochester, MN 55901

  Help here

  • Aging services and resource navigationOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services and planning for long-term care.
  Call 507-288-6944DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Wabasha 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