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Local offices in St. Cloud
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
St. Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority
1225 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Help here
- Affordable housing and vouchersEligible residents can ask about public housing, rental housing, and housing choice vouchers.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stcloudhra.com
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
St. Cloud City Hall, 1201 7th Street South, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Help here
- City utility billsPay or ask about bills for water, sewer, garbage, recycling, stormwater, and street lights.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.stcloud.mn.us
Local office · City office
St. Cloud City Hall
1201 7th Street South, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Help here
- City information and resident helpCall or visit City Hall to reach city offices, find city services, or report a concern.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.stcloud.mn.us
Older adults · City office
Whitney Senior Center and Aging Services
1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Help here
- Older adult programsPeople age 55 and older can find social, recreation, education, and wellness activities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.stcloud.mn.us
Jobs and training · State office
Library CareerForce Corner in St. Cloud
Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Help here
- Job search resourcesJob seekers can use CareerForce information and may be able to connect with staff for added job search help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
Library · Regional office
Great River Regional Library - St. Cloud
1300 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Help here
- Library services and programsResidents can use library materials, computers, information services, and programs at the St. Cloud branch.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on griver.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation Department
Help here
- Recreation programsResidents can find and register for city recreation activities and events.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.stcloud.mn.us
City of St. Cloud, Minnesota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of St. Cloud first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Proverbs Christian Fellowship Church
Loaves & Fishes
55 miles from the center of St. Cloud3210 N Oliver Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412
Hours
- Sat1 PM to 3 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on loavesandfishesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
True Vine New Bethel
Loaves & Fishes
55 miles from the center of St. Cloud2639 N Thomas Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Hours
- Mon12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
- Tue12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
- Wed12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
- Thu12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
- Fri12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
Listed on loavesandfishesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Great is Thy Faithfulness
Loaves & Fishes
56 miles from the center of St. Cloud1115 N 30th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Hours
- Mon5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Tue5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Wed5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Thu5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Fri5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
Listed on loavesandfishesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food Shelf
NorthPoint
56 miles from the center of St. Cloud2220 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
Listed on northpointhealth.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Haven Pantry
Sanctuary Covenant Church
56 miles from the center of St. Cloud710 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 3 PM. Closed on holidays
- Thu11 AM to 3 PM. Closed on holidays
What to bring: No identification is required.
Listed on sanctuarycov.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Minneapolis Central Church of Christ Foodshelf
The Food Group
57 miles from the center of St. Cloud1922 4th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Hours
- Sat11 AM to 2 PM
Listed on thefoodgroupmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve St. Cloud
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 Heartland
7101 Winnetka Avenue N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
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
Central Minnesota Legal Services, Inc.
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 Action Program
PO Box 683, Waite Park, MN 56387-0683
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near St. Cloud
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.
American Job Center
CareerForce in Saint Cloud
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
3.6 miles away
1542 Northway Dr., Door 2, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Hours: M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026
Youth and reentry program
180 Degrees - St Cloud Youth Shelter
For young people
1.5 miles away
1101 Washington Memorial Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Youth and reentry program
Central Minnesota Re-Entry Project
For young people
2.9 miles away
22 Wilson Ave NE Ste 26, PO Box 2391, St. Cloud, MN 56302
Youth and reentry program
Career Solutions
For young people
3.6 miles away
1542 Northway Drive, Door #2, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Youth and reentry program
CareerForce - St Cloud
For young people
3.6 miles away
1542 Northway Drive, Door 2, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Unemployment benefits in Minnesota
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Career Solutions Workforce Development Board
1542 Northway Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Workforce board
Governor's Workforce Development Board
180 E 5th St Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101
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 Stearns County
St. Cloud is in Stearns County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Stearns County Human Services
705 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Help here
- Financial, food, and medical assistanceApply for county and state programs that help with basic costs, food, and health coverage.Apply onlineRead more
- Adult mental health and disability servicesGet help finding support for mental health, substance use, and disability needs.Read more
- Child and family servicesGet help with child protection, child care, and foster care services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stearnscountymn.gov
Child support · County office
Stearns County Child Support
705 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for help with establishing, changing, or enforcing child support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stearnscountymn.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Housing help · County office
Stearns County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
401 West Wind Court, Cold Spring, MN 56320
Help here
- Rental housingAsk about county rental properties and rental assistance for eligible applicants.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stearnscountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Stearns County Public Health and WIC
3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN 56387
Help here
- Public health clinicGet health screenings, education, and immunization clinic services.
- WICWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stearnscountymn.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Stearns County District Court and Law Library
725 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Help here
- Court self-helpFind court information and self-help resources for people representing themselves.
- Law libraryUse legal research materials and get help finding legal information.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov
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.
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