Waterville
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Local offices in Waterville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Waterville Utility Billing
205 1st Street N, Waterville, MN 56096
Help here
- Water and sewer billsAsk questions about water and sewer bills or pay a bill at City Hall.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwatervillemn.gov
Local office · City office
Waterville City Hall
205 1st Street N, Waterville, MN 56096
Help here
- City information and servicesAsk about city services, ordinances, planning and zoning, assessments, and city meetings.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwatervillemn.gov
Library · Regional office
Waterville Public Library
210 Paquin St. E, Waterville, MN 56096
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to read, study, use library resources, or find a place to work.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwatervillemn.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Waterville first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church
Loaves & Fishes
50 miles from the center of Waterville5300 10th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Hours
- Wed5 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
Listed on loavesandfishesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Harvest from the Heart
51 miles from the center of Waterville3817 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
Listed on harvestfromtheheart.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Food Distribution Center
Sabathani Community Center
51 miles from the center of Waterville310 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.
Listed on sabathani.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
FCS Food Hub
Friendship Community Services
52 miles from the center of Waterville2600 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
The second and fourth Saturday of every month
Listed on friendshipcommunityservices.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Neighborhood House on Montreal Food Market
Neighborhood House
52 miles from the center of Waterville1080 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.
Listed on neighborhoodhousemn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church
Loaves & Fishes
55 miles from the center of Waterville510 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
Listed on loavesandfishesmn.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Waterville
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
Southern Minnesota Regional 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
Minnesota Valley Action Council
706 N Victory Dr, Mankato, MN 56001-6803
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Le Sueur County
Waterville is in Le Sueur County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Le Sueur County Human Services
88 S Park Avenue, Le Center, MN 56057
Help here
- Financial assistanceContact Human Services to ask about financial assistance and how to apply.
- Disability and adult servicesHuman Services can help with disability services, assessments, and adult protection.Read more
- Child supportContact Human Services for information about child support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lesueurcounty.gov
Public health · County office
Le Sueur County WIC Clinic
130 S Park Avenue, Le Center, MN 56057
Help here
- Women, Infants and Children nutrition programEligible families can get nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and food benefits for pregnant people and young children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lesueurcounty.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211 Minnesota
Help here
- Community resource information and referralCall 211 for free information about local health and human services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Public health · County office
Le Sueur County Public Health
130 S Park Avenue, Le Center, MN 56057
Help here
- ImmunizationsPublic Health offers immunizations by appointment and holds a monthly walk-in clinic.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children with food and nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lesueurcounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Le Sueur County Behavioral Health Unit
88 South Park Avenue, Le Center, MN 56057
Help here
- Adult mental health servicesEligible residents can get mental health assessment, case management, counseling, and crisis support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lesueurcounty.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Le Sueur County Law Library
435 East Derrynane Street, Suite 2400, Le Center, MN 56057
Help here
- Self-help legal resourcesUse court forms, legal guides, a legal kiosk, and public computers for legal research.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lesueurcounty.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.
Call 988Text 988