Pequot Lakes
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Local offices in Pequot Lakes
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Pequot Lakes
4638 Main Street, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
Help here
- Public housingApply for housing for eligible low-income households at Sibley Terrace and other authority properties.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pequotlakes-mn.gov
Local office · City office
Pequot Lakes City Hall
4638 Main Street, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
Help here
- City services and administrationGet help with city services, public records, elections, and city licenses.
- Water and sewer utility billingAsk about city water and sewer bills, payments, and payment arrangements.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pequotlakes-mn.gov
Library · City office
Pequot Lakes Community Library
31117 Rasmussen Road, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
Help here
- Library materials and public computersBorrow books and other materials, use a public computer, or get internet access.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pequotlakeslibrary.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pequot Lakes
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
Second Harvest Northland
2302 Commonwealth Avenue, Duluth, MN 55808
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
Tri-County Community Action Partnership
501 Lemieur St, Little Falls, MN 56345-3367
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Crow Wing County
Pequot Lakes is in Crow Wing County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Crow Wing County Community Services
204 Laurel St., Brainerd, MN 56401
Help here
- Cash, food, and medical assistanceGet help applying for cash, food, and medical assistance programs.Apply online
- Housing assistanceGet referrals for housing programs and help with homelessness.Read more
- Child supportApply for services to establish or enforce child support and parentage orders.Read more
- Behavioral health and adult servicesAsk about county mental health, substance use, disability, and adult support services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crowwing.gov
Public health · County office
Crow Wing County WIC
204 Laurel St., Brainerd, MN 56401
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crowwing.gov
Child support · County office
Crow Wing County Child Support
204 Laurel St., Brainerd, MN 56401
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing, changing, collecting, or enforcing child support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crowwing.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCallers can get connected with local help for food, housing, utilities, health, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Public health · County office
Crow Wing County Public Health
204 Laurel St., Suite 12, Brainerd, MN 56401
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and support for family health, disease prevention, and health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crowwing.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Region Five Area Agency on Aging
202 12th St. NE, Staples, MN 56479
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet connected to regional programs and support for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on regionfive.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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988