Lancaster

Local offices in Lancaster

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

• Local office · City office

  Lancaster City Hall

  95 2nd Street West, Lancaster, MN 56735

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsContact the city clerk about city services or pay a utility bill online through the city website.Read more
  Call 218-762-6472DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lancastermn.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Lancaster Community Center

  Help here

  • Community center useResidents can use the center for community events, meetings, and celebrations.
  Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lancastermn.org

City of Lancaster, Minnesota website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lancaster

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

Offices for all of Kittson County

Lancaster is in Kittson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Kittson County Social Services

  410 5th St. S., Hallock, MN 56728

  Help here

  • Financial and health assistanceAsk about public assistance, food support, and help with medical costs.Apply online
  • Child and adult servicesGet help with child protection, adult protection, disability services, and mental health or substance use services.
  • Child supportGet help setting up or enforcing child support and medical support.
  • Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care.
  Call 218-843-2689DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.kittson.mn.us

• Public health · Regional office

  Healthy Quin Counties WIC

  1106 S. Birch Ave., Hallock, MN 56728

  Help here

  • WICEligible families can get nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and food benefits for pregnant people, new parents, babies, and young children.Apply online
  Call 218-653-1210DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on quinchs.com

• Public health · Regional office

  Kittson Healthcare Public Health

  Help here

  • Public health and family servicesGet public health information and ask about home visits, child health checks, and other family services.
  Call 218-843-3662Website

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Kittson County Law Library

  Kittson County Courthouse, 410 S. 5th St., Hallock, MN 56728

  Help here

  • Legal researchUse the county law library to find legal information and research materials.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging

  109 S. Minnesota St., Warren, MN 56762

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet information and support to help older adults and caregivers make choices about services.
  Call 218-745-6733DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Kittson County Veterans Service Office

  410 5th St. S., Suite 210, Hallock, MN 56728

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and claimsGet help applying for veterans benefits and handling claims.
  • VA medical care and transportationAsk for help getting VA medical care and transportation to VA facilities.
  Call 218-843-2198DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.kittson.mn.us

Everything in Kittson County

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