Hennepin County
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Local offices in Hennepin County
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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
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- Public health servicesFind county health programs, clinic services, and help staying healthy.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hennepincounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Hennepin County Behavioral Health Center
Help here
- Walk-in behavioral health supportGet walk-in help with behavioral health needs and connections to care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hennepincounty.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Hennepin County Law Library
C-2451 Government Center, 300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487
Help here
- Legal research and self-help resourcesUse legal materials and library services to research a legal issue.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hclawlib.org
Older adults · Regional office
Trellis, Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportFind aging services and support for older adults and caregivers in Hennepin County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trellisconnects.org
Veterans · County office
Hennepin County Veterans Services
Help here
- Veterans benefits and supportA county representative can help veterans and their families access benefits and other support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hennepincounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Hennepin County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information to help your household prepare for emergencies and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hennepincounty.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerForce in Brooklyn Center
7051 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, and training options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
Library · County office
Hennepin County Library
12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, public computers, learning resources, and library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hclib.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Hennepin County, closest to the center of Minneapolis first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
ICCM Life Center
Loaves & Fishes
0.2 miles from the center of Minneapolis1812 Park Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Hours
- Tue1 PM to 3 PM
- Wed1 PM to 3 PM
- Thu1 PM to 3 PM
- Fri1 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
Listed on loavesandfishesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Groveland Emergency Food Shelf
0.5 miles from the center of Minneapolis1900 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
Food pantry
Food Lockers
Community Emergency Service
0.5 miles from the center of Minneapolis1900 11th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Accessible 24/7; schedule a pickup.
What to bring: Order online and schedule a pickup.
Listed on cesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Neighborhood Food Market
Community Emergency Service
0.5 miles from the center of Minneapolis1900 11th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Hours
- Tue1 PM to 6 PM
- Wed1 PM to 6 PM
- Thu1 PM to 6 PM
- Fri1 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: Anyone is welcome; household income limits apply, with exceptions for emergencies or participation in certain assistance programs.
What to bring: By appointment. No ID needed. Bring bags if you can.
Listed on cesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Waite House Community Center
Pillsbury United Communities
0.6 miles from the center of Minneapolis2323 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 4 PM
- Tue10 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 4 PM
Who can come: Open to all, with no income or ZIP code restrictions.
What to bring: First-time visitors complete a short registration.
Listed on pillsburyunited.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Loaves & Fishes
1 mile from the center of Minneapolis2424 18th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Hours
- Mon5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
- Tue5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
- Wed5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
- Thu5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
Listed on loavesandfishesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hennepin County
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
Cities and towns in Hennepin County
- Bloomington
- Brooklyn Center
- Brooklyn Park
- Champlin
- Corcoran
- Crystal
- Dayton
- Deephaven
- Eden Prairie
- Edina
- Excelsior
- Golden Valley
- Greenfield
- Greenwood
- Hopkins
- Independence
- Long Lake
- Loretto
- Maple Grove
- Maple Plain
- Medicine Lake
- Medina
- Minneapolis
- Minnetonka
- Minnetrista
- Mound
- New Hope
- Orono
- Osseo
- Plymouth
- Richfield
- Robbinsdale
- Rogers
- Shorewood
- Spring Park
- St. Anthony
- St. Bonifacius
- St. Louis Park
- Tonka Bay
- Village of Minnetonka Beach
- Wayzata
- Woodland
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 800-543-7709 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988