Newport

Local offices in Newport

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

• Library · City office

  Newport Library and Community Center

  405 7th Avenue, Newport, MN 55055

  Help here

  • Library and community centerVisit the city library and community center for local library and community services.
  Call 651-459-9631DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newportmn.gov

• Local office · City office

  Newport City Hall

  2060 1st Avenue, Newport, MN 55055

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for information about city services, meetings, and local government.
  • Library materials pickup and returnPick up and return Washington County Library materials at the lockers outside City Hall.Read more
  Call 651-459-5677DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newportmn.gov

City of Newport website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  PBC Fishes and Loaves Food Shelf Ministry

  Progressive Baptist Church

  5.5 miles from the center of Newport

  1505 Burns Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55106

  Hours

  • Sat10:30 AM to 12 PM. Weather permitting

  Who can come: Everyone

  Call 651-888-1101DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  St. Matthew’s Catholic Church

  Loaves & Fishes

  5.8 miles from the center of Newport

  510 Hall Ave, St. Paul, MN 55107

  Hours

  • Mon5 PM to 6 PM
  • Tue5 PM to 6 PM
  • Wed5 PM to 6 PM
  • Thu5 PM to 6 PM
  • Fri5 PM to 6 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  St. Paul, West 7th St. Salvation Army

  The Salvation Army Twin Cities

  7.1 miles from the center of Newport

  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

  7.1 miles from the center of Newport

  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

• Free meals

  Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities Men’s Campus

  Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities

  7.2 miles from the center of Newport

  435 University Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55130

  Hours

  • Mon6:15 AM to 8 AM; 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM; 5:15 PM to 7 PM
  • Tue6:15 AM to 8 AM; 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM; 5:15 PM to 7 PM
  • Wed6:15 AM to 8 AM; 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM; 5:15 PM to 7 PM
  • Thu6:15 AM to 8 AM; 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM; 5:15 PM to 7 PM
  • Fri6:15 AM to 8 AM; 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM; 5:15 PM to 7 PM
  • Sat6:15 AM to 8 AM; 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM; 5:15 PM to 7 PM
  • Sun6:15 AM to 8 AM; 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM; 5:15 PM to 7 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  Call 651-292-1721DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on volunteers.ugmtc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  FOCUS Minnesota Sunday Dinner

  FOCUS Minnesota

  7.6 miles from the center of Newport

  105 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55103

  Hours

  • Sun5 PM to 6 PM. While supplies last

  Who can come: Anyone who comes through the door

  Call 651-222-3619DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Newport

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

Job help near Newport

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 Newport. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  CareerForce in Woodbury

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  4.2 miles away

  1261 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125

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

  Call 651-275-8650DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 10, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerForce in West Saint Paul

  Also helps young people

  4.5 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 · Affiliate center

  CareerForce in Cottage Grove

  Also helps young people

  5 miles away

  13000 Ravine Parkway South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016-6102

  Hours: M-F 8am - 4:30 pm (Call before visit; Appointments in-person, via phone, and virtually)

  Call 651-430-4162DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 5, 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 Washington County

Newport is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Washington County Community Services

  14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082

  Help here

  • Public benefits and social servicesGet help applying for cash, food, health care, child care, and other support programs.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child supportApply for help establishing, collecting, or changing child support.Apply onlineRead more
  • Housing crisis helpContact the county team for help with homelessness, emergency housing, and housing resources.Read more
  Call 651-430-6455DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Washington County WIC

  1261 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 651-430-6658DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 800-543-7709Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Washington County Public Health and Environment

  14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082

  Help here

  • Public health servicesFind county health programs, disease prevention information, and help with public health concerns.
  Call 651-430-6655DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Washington County Law Library

  8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury, MN 55125

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet information about court procedures, legal forms, and low-cost legal help.
  Call 651-275-8500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountymn.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

Everything in Washington 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