Mankato

Local offices in Mankato

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Greater Mankato Area United Way 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to get free, confidential referrals for local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, work, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing help · City office

  Mankato Housing and Economic Development Authority

  10 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for income-based public housing if your household meets the program requirements.
  • Housing Choice VoucherApply for rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program if you meet its requirements.Read more
  Call 507-387-8600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Mankato Public Utilities

  10 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Utility bills and paymentsGet help understanding or paying your city water, sewer, garbage, and recycling bill.
  Call 507-387-8600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Mankato Customer Service (311)

  10 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • City information and service requestsCall or visit to ask about city services or submit a service request.
  Call 507-387-8600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  CareerForce in Mankato

  12 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 1600A, Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, career planning, resumes, interviews, and training resources.
  Call 507-344-2622DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Blue Earth County Library System, Mankato Public Library

  100 E. Main St., Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Library cards and materialsGet a library card, borrow materials, and use library programs and resources.Read more
  Call 507-304-4001DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Mankato Parks, Trails and Recreation

  10 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Park and facility reservationsReserve city park shelters, campsites, athletic facilities, and indoor spaces.
  Call 507-387-8600DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Mankato website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Mankato

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

Job help near Mankato

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

  CareerForce in Mankato

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  3 miles away

  12 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 1600A, Mankato, MN 56001-7796

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 507-344-2622DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 10, 2026

• Youth and reentry program

  CareerForce - Mankato

  For young people

  3 miles away

  12 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 1600A, Mankato, MN 56001

  Call 507-344-2622DirectionsWebsite

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 Blue Earth County

Mankato is in Blue Earth County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Blue Earth County Human Services

  410 S. Fifth St., Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Financial and family assistanceApply for cash, food, health care, and child care benefits, and get help with family services.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help establishing, changing, or enforcing a child support order and collecting payments.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 507-304-4222DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Blue Earth County WIC Office

  410 S. Fifth St., Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Women, Infants & Children nutrition programEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children can get nutrition support, healthy foods, and referrals.Apply online
  Call 507-304-4163DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way 211 of Minnesota

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get free, confidential referrals to local help with basic needs and other services.
  Call 800-543-7709Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org

• Public health · County office

  Blue Earth County Public Health

  410 S. Fifth St., Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about health programs, disease prevention, and public health services.
  Call 507-304-4117DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Blue Earth County Mental Health Center

  410 S. Fifth St., Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Outpatient mental health careGet mental health evaluations, therapy, psychiatric care, and medication management.
  Call 507-304-4319DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Region Nine Area Agency on Aging

  3 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 310, Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet information and connections to services for older adults in the south central Minnesota region.
  Call 507-387-5643DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Blue Earth 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