Sibley County

Local offices in Sibley County

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

• Human services · County office

  Sibley County Public Health and Human Services

  111 8th St, Gaylord, MN 55334

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportGet help with food, cash, health care, child care, and child support programs.
  • Public health servicesGet public health information, testing, family health services, and referrals.
  • Mental health and chemical health servicesAsk about mental health and chemical health services for children and adults.
  • WIC nutrition programWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, babies, and children under five with food and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 507-237-4000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sibleycounty.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

• Housing help · Regional office

  South Central Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  422 Belgrade Ave, Suite 102, North Mankato, MN 56003

  Help here

  • Housing Choice VoucherAsk about rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
  Call 507-345-1977DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Sibley County District Court

  400 Court Avenue, Gaylord, MN 55334

  Help here

  • Court self-helpFind court information and resources for representing yourself in court.
  Call 507-237-4051DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging

  201 N Broad St, Suite 102, Mankato, MN 56001

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet connected to services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
  Call 507-387-1256DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Sibley County Veterans Services

  400 Court Avenue, Gaylord, MN 55334

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and recordsGet help with veterans and dependent benefits and discharge records.
  Call 507-237-4090DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Sibley County Emergency Management

  419 Harrison Street, Gaylord, MN 55334

  Help here

  • Disaster help and preparednessContact the county about disaster help, emergency services, and chemical accidents.
  Call 507-237-4330DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Sibley County License Center

  400 Court Avenue, 1st Floor Courthouse Annex, Gaylord, MN 55334

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle licensingApply for or renew a driver license and get vehicle registration services.
  Call 507-237-4068DirectionsWebsite

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

Sibley County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free grocery market

  Harvest from the Heart

  53 miles from the center of Gaylord

  3817 Pleasant Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55409

  Hours

  • Tue11 AM to 4 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 4 PM
  • Thu11 AM to 4 PM
  • Fri11 AM to 4 PM
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church

  Loaves & Fishes

  53 miles from the center of Gaylord

  5300 10th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417

  Hours

  • Wed5 PM to 6 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  Food Distribution Center

  Sabathani Community Center

  53 miles from the center of Gaylord

  310 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55409

  Hours

  • Mon9:30 AM to 11:30 AM; 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Tue9:30 AM to 11:30 AM; 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Wed9:30 AM to 11:30 AM; 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Thu9:30 AM to 11:30 AM; 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need of food assistance.

  What to bring: No ID or proof of income is required. Appointments are encouraged; walk-ins are welcome as capacity allows. First-time visitors complete a one-time intake form.

  Call 612-821-2300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Minneapolis Central Church of Christ Foodshelf

  The Food Group

  53 miles from the center of Gaylord

  1922 4th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405

  Hours

  • Sat11 AM to 2 PM
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Food Shelf

  NorthPoint

  54 miles from the center of Gaylord

  2220 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 4 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 7 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 4 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 7 PM
  Call 612-767-9500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Groveland Emergency Food Shelf

  54 miles from the center of Gaylord

  1900 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue1 PM to 4 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu1 PM to 4 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Anyone who needs food.

  What to bring: Complete a short form on the first visit.

  Call 612-871-0277DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Sibley County

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

Job help near Sibley County

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 Sibley County. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerForce in New Ulm

  Also helps young people

  20 miles away

  1618 South Broadway, New Ulm, MN 56073-3756

  Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday - virtual services available

  Call 507-508-4041DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 13, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerForce in Hutchinson

  Also helps young people

  23 miles away

  2 Century Avenue Southeast, Hutchinson, MN 55350-0550

  Hours: 8:00am - 11:30am and 12:30pm - 4:30pm, Monday - Thursday

  Call 320-587-4740DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026

• American Job Center

  CareerForce in Mankato

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  32 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

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.

Cities and towns in Sibley County

• Arlington
• Gaylord
• Gibbon
• Green Isle
• Henderson
• New Auburn
• Winthrop

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