Isanti County

Local offices in Isanti County

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

• Human services · County office

  Isanti County Health and Human Services

  1700 E Rum River Drive S, Suite A, Cambridge, MN 55008

  Help here

  • Human services and benefitsGet help applying for benefits and connecting with county support services.
  • Public healthGet public health services and help with health concerns in the community.Read more
  • Behavioral health and crisis helpContact the county for behavioral health support and crisis referrals.
  • Child supportGet help setting up, changing, and enforcing child support orders.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 763-689-1711DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Isanti County WIC

  1700 E Rum River Drive S, Suite K, Cambridge, MN 55008

  Help here

  • WICWIC helps eligible families with nutrition support and food benefits.
  Call 763-689-4212DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Isanti County Law Library

  555 18th Avenue SW, Upper Level, Room 2116, Cambridge, MN 55008

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse the law library’s online and printed legal research materials.
  Call 763-689-3859DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  10th Judicial District Self-Help Center, Isanti

  Isanti County Courthouse, 555 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet information about court forms and procedures from the self-help center.
  Call 763-760-6699DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 320-253-9349DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Isanti County Veterans Services

  1700 E Rum River Drive S, Suite H, Cambridge, MN 55008

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for federal, state, and local veterans benefits.
  Call 763-689-3591DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Isanti County Homeland Security and Emergency Management

  555 18th Avenue SW, Lower Level, Room 0072, Cambridge, MN 55008

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessFind preparedness information and sign up for county emergency notifications.
  Call 763-689-8306DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  CareerForce in Cambridge

  140 Birch Street N, Suite 105, Cambridge, MN 55008

  Help here

  • Job search and career assistanceGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, and career planning.
  Call 763-645-1313DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov

• Library · Regional office

  East Central Regional Library

  111 Dellwood Street N, Cambridge, MN 55008

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books, media, and online resources.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 763-689-7390DirectionsWebsite

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

Isanti County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Proverbs Christian Fellowship Church

  Loaves & Fishes

  38 miles from the center of Cambridge

  3210 N Oliver Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412

  Hours

  • Sat1 PM to 3 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Great is Thy Faithfulness

  Loaves & Fishes

  38 miles from the center of Cambridge

  1115 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

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  True Vine New Bethel

  Loaves & Fishes

  39 miles from the center of Cambridge

  2639 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

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Haven Pantry

  Sanctuary Covenant Church

  39 miles from the center of Cambridge

  710 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.

  Call 612-489-6001DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Food Shelf

  NorthPoint

  40 miles from the center of Cambridge

  2220 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
  Call 612-767-9500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Sharing and Caring Hands

  40 miles from the center of Cambridge

  525 N 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55405

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Monday - Thursday : 10:00am & 1:00pm; Closed Fridays; Saturday & Sunday : 10:00am

  Call 612-338-4640DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Isanti County

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

Job help near Isanti County

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.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerForce in Cambridge

  Also helps young people

  0.9 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

  Call 763-645-1313DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 7, 2026

• Youth and reentry program

  Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services (CMJTS) - Cambridge

  For young people

  0.9 miles away

  140 North Birch St., Suite 105, Cambridge, MN 55008

  Call 763-645-1313DirectionsWebsite

• Youth and reentry program

  CareerForce - Cambridge

  For young people

  0.9 miles away

  140 Birch Street North, West Side Commons, Suite 105, Cambridge, MN 55008

  Call 763-645-1313DirectionsWebsite

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.

Cities and towns in Isanti County

• Braham
• Cambridge
• Isanti

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