Mendota

Local offices in Mendota

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Mendota Sewer Utility

  Help here

  • Sewer bills and sewer serviceThe City Clerk can answer questions about sewer bills and city sewer service.
  Call 612-803-0517Website

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Mendota

  Help here

  • City clerk and resident helpContact the City Clerk for city questions, records, and resident concerns.
  Call 612-803-0517Website

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

City of Mendota, Minnesota website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Mendota first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Free grocery market

  Neighborhood House on Montreal Food Market

  Neighborhood House

  1.9 miles from the center of Mendota

  1080 Montreal Ave, St. Paul, MN 55116

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 11:30 AM; 1 PM to 4 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 11:30 AM; 1 PM to 4 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 11:30 AM; 1 PM to 4 PM

  What to bring: No appointment necessary. Shoppers may visit two times per month.

  Call 651-789-3600DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on neighborhoodhousemn.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  St. Paul, West 7th St. Salvation Army

  The Salvation Army Twin Cities

  4.4 miles from the center of Mendota

  401 7th St. W., St. Paul, MN 55102

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 11 AM; 1 PM to 2:30 PM. New walk-ins
  • Tue1 PM to 3 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 11 AM; 1 PM to 2:30 PM. New walk-ins
  • Thu1 PM to 3 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  Call 651-224-4316DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on centralusa.salvationarmy.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Mobile pantry

  St. Paul, West 7th St. Salvation Army Fresh Food Distribution

  The Salvation Army Twin Cities

  4.4 miles from the center of Mendota

  401 7th St. W., St. Paul, MN 55102

  Hours

  • Fri11 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  Call 651-224-4316DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on centralusa.salvationarmy.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Open Hands Midway Food Shelf

  Open Hands Midway

  4.5 miles from the center of Mendota

  436 Roy Street North, St. Paul, MN 55104

  Hours

  • Tue12 PM to 2 PM. Check calendar for dates

  Who can come: People in need

  What to bring: Guests may visit once per calendar month and must complete an eligibility form once per calendar year.

  Call 651-646-6549DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on openhandsmidway.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Open Hands Midway Monday Meal

  Open Hands Midway

  4.5 miles from the center of Mendota

  436 Roy Street North, St. Paul, MN 55104

  Hours

  • Mon12 PM to 2 PM. Take-out only
  Call 651-646-6549DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on openhandsmidway.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Open Hands Midway Wednesday Meal

  Open Hands Midway

  4.5 miles from the center of Mendota

  436 Roy Street North, St. Paul, MN 55104

  Hours

  • Wed12 PM to 2 PM. Take-out only
  Call 651-646-6549DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on openhandsmidway.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Mendota

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

Job help near Mendota

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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Mendota. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerForce in West Saint Paul

  Also helps young people

  3.6 miles away

  1 Mendota Road West, Suite 170, West St. Paul, MN 55118-4768

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:00pm (Closed 12:00pm-1:00pm for lunch)

  Call 651-554-5955DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 26, 2026

• American Job Center

  CareerForce in Saint Paul

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  5.5 miles away

  121 7th Place East, Suite 2300, St. Paul, MN 55101

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

  Call 651-539-4100DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerForce in Minneapolis South

  6.5 miles away

  777 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1546

  Hours: M- F 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 651-539-4410DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

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 Dakota County

Mendota is in Dakota County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Housing help · County office

  Dakota County Community Development Agency

  1228 Town Centre Drive, Eagan, MN 55123

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceFind information about affordable rental housing, rental assistance, and housing programs.Apply online
  Call 651-675-4400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Dakota County Public Health

  Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W., West St. Paul, MN 55118

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county for public health programs, clinics, and health information.
  • WICWIC offers eligible families healthy foods, nutrition information, and lactation support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 952-891-7500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Dakota County Law Library

  Dakota County Judicial Center, 1560 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033

  Help here

  • Legal information and self-help resourcesUse legal research tools and get information about court forms and legal clinics.
  Call 651-438-8080DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Dakota County Social Services

  Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W., West St. Paul, MN 55118

  Help here

  • Adult social servicesGet information and referrals for adult social services and support.Read more
  • Housing Resource LineTalk with county staff about housing resources and help during a housing crisis.Read more
  • Child supportGet help establishing, changing, or enforcing a child support order.Read more
  Call 651-554-6000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging services informationGet connected to services and resources for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 651-641-8612Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Dakota County Veterans Services

  Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W., Suite 420, West St. Paul, MN 55118

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for county, state, and federal benefits for veterans and their families.
  Call 651-554-5601DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Dakota 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