Jackson
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Local offices in Jackson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Regional office
Jackson Senior Citizen Center
300 3rd St., Jackson, MN 56143
Help here
- Senior mealsOlder adults can reserve weekday meals or ask about Meals on Wheels.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dvhhs.org
Housing authority · City office
Jackson Housing and Redevelopment Authority
116 State St., Jackson, MN 56143
Help here
- Public housingAsk about applying for low-rent public housing in Jackson.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofjacksonmn.com
Local office · City office
Jackson City Hall
80 W. Ashley St., Jackson, MN 56143
Help here
- City servicesVisit City Hall for help with city services and questions.
- Utility billingGet help with your city utility bill or pay it online.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofjacksonmn.com
State office · State office
Minnesota Driver’s License Examiners, Jackson location
Jackson County Library, 311 3rd St., Jackson, MN 56143
Help here
- Driver license examsState examiners offer scheduled driver license testing at this location on the first Wednesday of each month.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on drive.mn.gov
Library · County office
Jackson County Library
311 3rd St., Jackson, MN 56143
Help here
- Library servicesUse library resources, computers, and programs or find a place to gather.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jclmn.org
City of Jackson, Minnesota website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Jackson
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
Southern Minnesota Regional 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
United Community Action Partnership
200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN 56201-3368
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jackson County
Jackson is in Jackson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services
407 5th St, Jackson, MN 56143
Help here
- Human services and benefitsGet help applying for food, cash, health care, and child care assistance.Read more
- Public health and WICGet public health services and ask about WIC nutrition support for eligible families.
- Behavioral healthAsk about mental health case management and community support services.Read more
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county agency.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dvhhs.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Jackson County Law Library
405 4th Street, Jackson, MN 56143
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse print and online legal resources, including Minnesota laws, court rules, and practice guides.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet information and connections to services for older adults and caregivers in the region.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mnraaa.org
Veterans · County office
Jackson County Veterans Service Office
405 Fourth Street, Jackson, MN 56143
Help here
- Veterans benefits and referralsGet help applying for veterans benefits and referrals to other services.
- Transportation to VA medical centerAsk about transportation to the Sioux Falls VA medical center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksoncountymn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Jackson County Emergency Management
402 White Street, Jackson, MN 56143
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet county information about emergency preparedness and response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksoncountymn.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Library CareerForce Corner in Jackson County
311 3rd St, Jackson, MN 56143
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help finding job and career resources through the CareerForce library corner.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- 2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988