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Local offices in Hinckley
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Hinckley City Hall
106 1st Street SE, Hinckley, MN 55037
Help here
- City servicesVisit City Hall for help with city services and information.
- Utility billingContact the city about water and sewer bills or payment arrangements.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hinckleymn.gov
Library · Regional office
Hinckley Public Library
106 First Street SE, Hinckley, MN 55037
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and attend library events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ecrlib.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Hinckley Community Center
102 Dunn Avenue N, Hinckley, MN 55037
Help here
- Community center useAsk the city about using the community center for a gathering or event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hinckleymn.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hinckley
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
Justice North
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
Lakes and Pines Community Action Council
1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN 55051-1227
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Hinckley
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 Hinckley. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
CareerForce in Cambridge
Also helps young people
34 miles away
140 Birch Street North, West Side Commons Suite 105, Cambridge, MN 55008
Hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 7, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
CareerForce in Aitkin
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
48 miles away
36090 400th Avenue Aitkin, Aitkin, MN 56431
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
CareerForce in Cloquet
Also helps young people
51 miles away
317 walnut Ave Carlton, Carlton, MN 55718
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 2, 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
Central Minnesota Jobs & Training, Inc. Workforce Development Board
406 7th Street East, PO Box 720, Monticello, MN 55362
Workforce board
Governor's Workforce Development Board
180 E 5th St Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101
Offices for all of Pine County
Hinckley is in Pine County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Pine County Health and Human Services
635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 220, Pine City, MN 55063
Help here
- Social and financial assistanceGet help applying for cash, food, health care, and other assistance programs.Read more
- Behavioral health servicesGet help finding mental health services, case management, and crisis support.Read more
- WICWIC provides food support and nutrition services for eligible pregnant people, parents, and young children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pinecountymn.gov
Housing help · City office
Pine City Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Hillside Court Apartments, 905 7th Street SW, Pine City, MN 55063
Help here
- Income-based housingApply for income-based rental housing for eligible households.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pinecitymn.gov
Public health · County office
Pine County Public Health
635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 220, Pine City, MN 55063
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about county health programs and services for residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pinecountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
George E. Sausen Memorial Law Library
Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 300, Pine City, MN 55063
Help here
- Legal research materialsUse legal research materials and self-help resources at the county law library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Tenth Judicial District Self-Help Center
Pine County Courthouse, 635 Northridge Drive NW, Pine City, MN 55063
Help here
- Court self-helpGet information and resources about court matters when you do not have a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Minnesota Council on Aging
Help here
- Aging servicesGet connected to programs and information for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cmcoa.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 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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