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Local offices in Howard Lake
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Howard Lake Utility Billing
625 8th Avenue, Howard Lake, MN 55349
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with your water or sewer bill, payment, or city utility service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on howard-lake.mn.us
Older adults · City office
Howard Lake Senior Group
Community Room, Howard Lake Library, 817 8th Avenue, Howard Lake, MN 55349
Help here
- Senior group meetingsOlder residents can attend the Senior Group's scheduled meetings at the library community room.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on howard-lake.mn.us
Library · Regional office
Great River Regional Library - Howard Lake
817 8th Avenue, Howard Lake, MN 55349
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, or find a quiet place to work or meet.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pac.griver.org
Local office · City office
Howard Lake City Hall
625 8th Avenue, Howard Lake, MN 55349
Help here
- City services and informationVisit City Hall to ask about city services, local rules, and city programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on howard-lake.mn.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Howard Lake first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
True Vine New Bethel
Loaves & Fishes
37 miles from the center of Howard Lake2639 N Thomas Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Hours
- Mon12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
- Tue12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
- Wed12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
- Thu12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
- Fri12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
Listed on loavesandfishesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Proverbs Christian Fellowship Church
Loaves & Fishes
37 miles from the center of Howard Lake3210 N Oliver Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412
Hours
- Sat1 PM to 3 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on loavesandfishesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food Shelf
NorthPoint
37 miles from the center of Howard Lake2220 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 4 PM
- Tue10 AM to 7 PM
- Wed10 AM to 4 PM
- Thu10 AM to 7 PM
Listed on northpointhealth.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Minneapolis Central Church of Christ Foodshelf
The Food Group
37 miles from the center of Howard Lake1922 4th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Hours
- Sat11 AM to 2 PM
Listed on thefoodgroupmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Great is Thy Faithfulness
Loaves & Fishes
38 miles from the center of Howard Lake1115 N 30th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Hours
- Mon5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Tue5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Wed5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Thu5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Fri5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
Listed on loavesandfishesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Haven Pantry
Sanctuary Covenant Church
38 miles from the center of Howard Lake710 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 3 PM. Closed on holidays
- Thu11 AM to 3 PM. Closed on holidays
What to bring: No identification is required.
Listed on sanctuarycov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Howard Lake
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
Wright County Community Action
PO Box 787, Maple Lake, MN 55358-0787
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Howard Lake
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 Howard Lake. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
CareerForce in Hutchinson
Also helps young people
20 miles away
2 Century Avenue Southeast, Hutchinson, MN 55350-0550
Hours: 8:00am - 11:30am and 12:30pm - 4:30pm, Monday - Thursday
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
CareerForce in Monticello
Also helps young people
21 miles away
406 East 7th Street, PO Box 720, Monticello, MN 55362
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm M-F
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
CareerForce in Litchfield
Also helps young people
23 miles away
114 North Holcomb Ave, Suite 120; Meeker County Family Services Building, Litchfield, MN 55355-2273
Hours: Open to public Tuesdays 8:30am – 11:30am, and Wednesdays 8:30am – 11:30am and 12:30pm – 4:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 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
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 Wright County
Howard Lake is in Wright County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Wright County Health & Human Services
3650 Braddock Avenue NE, Suite 2100, Buffalo, MN 55313
Help here
- Social services and financial assistanceContact the county for food, medical, child care, and cash assistance, or help finding social services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county.Read more
- Behavioral healthContact the county for behavioral health and chemical health intake services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrightcountymn.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
Public health · County office
Wright County Public Health
3650 Braddock Avenue NE, Suite 2100, Buffalo, MN 55313
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, referrals, and help with family planning and health concerns.
- Car seat safetyEligible families can ask about free car seats, and any Wright County family can request a car seat safety check.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrightcountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Wright County Law Library
3700 Braddock Avenue NE, Suite 012, Buffalo, MN 55313
Help here
- Law library and legal clinicUse legal materials and court forms, or call to ask about the free legal clinic for eligible residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrightcountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Wright County District Court
3700 Braddock Avenue, Room 1100, Buffalo, MN 55313
Help here
- Court self-help and case informationFind court information and links to self-help resources for people handling a case without a lawyer.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Minnesota Council on Aging
3333 W Division Street, Suite 217, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding community care and support resources.
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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