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Local offices in Menahga
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Nonprofit
Menahga Senior Citizens Center / Community Center
19 Cedar Ave NE, Menahga, MN
Help here
- Senior meals and community activitiesVisit for meals with neighbors and community activities at the senior and community center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on menahga.com
Library · Regional office
Kitchigami Regional Library System Bookmobile
Near the bakery on Murray Street, Menahga, MN
Help here
- Bookmobile library serviceBorrow and return library materials when the bookmobile visits Menahga.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on krls.org
Local office · City office
City of Menahga Administrative Office
115 2nd Street NE, Menahga, MN 56464
Help here
- City administrationVisit or call the city office for help with city government services and questions.
- Water and sewer utilitiesContact City Hall to start or stop water and sewer service or get help paying your city utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmenahga.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Menahga
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
North Country Food Bank, Inc.
1011 11th Ave. NE, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
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
Justice North
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
Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership
1125 W River Rd, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2722
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wadena County
Menahga is in Wadena County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Wadena County Human Services
124 1st Street SE, Wadena, MN 56482
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for SNAP, cash assistance, and other financial support through the county.Apply onlineRead more
- Medical assistanceGet help with Medical Assistance and other health care cost programs.Apply onlineRead more
- Child care assistanceGet help paying for child care if your family qualifies.
- Child supportGet help establishing or receiving child support and medical support.
- Mental health and substance use supportGet referrals and county services for mental health or substance use needs.
- Disability and older adult servicesAsk about case management, in-home support, and services for people with disabilities or older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wadenacounty.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Wadena Housing and Redevelopment Authority
222 2nd Street SE, Wadena, MN 56482
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority about public housing and applying for a housing choice voucher.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wadenahousing.org
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall for free, confidential help finding local food, housing, health, and other community resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Public health · County office
Wadena County Public Health
22 Dayton Avenue SE, Wadena, MN 56482
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county for public health information, health programs, and immunization services.
- WICWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wadenacounty.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Wadena County District Court
415 Jefferson Street South, Wadena, MN 56482
Help here
- Court self-help and law libraryUse courthouse self-help resources and the law library to find court forms and legal information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Minnesota Council on Aging
Help here
- Aging servicesGet connected to programs and information for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cmcoa.org
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
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.
Call 988Text 988