Lafayette
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Local offices in Lafayette
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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
Utilities · City office
Lafayette Water Utilities and Billing
791 Main Ave, Lafayette, MN 56054
Help here
- Water service and utility billingContact the city about water service, utility billing, or questions about your water.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lafayettemn.com
Library · Regional office
North Mankato Taylor Library Bookmobile
Help here
- Bookmobile library serviceThe bookmobile visits Lafayette every other week so residents can use library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lafayettemn.com
Local office · City office
Lafayette City Hall
791 Main Ave, Lafayette, MN 56054
Help here
- City services and informationGet help with city government questions and find information about local services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lafayettemn.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Lafayette Community Center
Help here
- Community group activities and gatheringsContact the city office to reserve the community center for a group activity or gathering.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lafayettemn.com
City of Lafayette, Minnesota website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lafayette
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
Minnesota Valley Action Council
706 N Victory Dr, Mankato, MN 56001-6803
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Nicollet County
Lafayette is in Nicollet County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Nicollet County Health and Human Services
622 S Front St, St. Peter, MN 56082
Help here
- Financial and social servicesGet help applying for food, cash, child care, and housing support programs.Apply online
- Public healthFind county programs for family health, prevention, nutrition, and community health.
- Child supportGet help with child support services, payments, and support orders.
- Behavioral healthContact county staff about behavioral health case management and support.
- Housing supportAsk about county housing support for eligible low-income seniors and adults with disabilities.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nicolletcountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Nicollet County WIC
622 S Front St, St. Peter, MN 56082
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, nursing, or caring for a child under age five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nicolletcountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Nicollet County District Court self-help workstation
501 S Minnesota Ave, St. Peter, MN 56082
Help here
- Court self-help workstationUse courthouse computers and phone support to find court information and complete court forms.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
201 N Broad St, Suite 102, Mankato, MN 56001
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet connected to services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mnraaa.org
Veterans · County office
Nicollet County Veterans Services
622 S Front St, St. Peter, MN 56082
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and referrals to other support programs.
- VA transportationArrange county van transportation to the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nicolletcountymn.gov
State office
Nicollet County Driver and ID Services
501 S Minnesota Ave, St. Peter, MN 56082
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Minnesota driver license or identification card in person.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nicolletcountymn.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.
- 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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