Wood Lake

Local offices in Wood Lake

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

• Local office · City office

  Wood Lake City Hall

  88 2nd Ave W, Wood Lake, MN 56297

  Help here

  • City services and resident questionsContact the city clerk for help with city services, forms, and resident questions.
  • Water and utility billsPay your water or utility bill online, in person at the city office, by mail, or at First Independent Bank.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 507-485-3476DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on woodlakemn.com

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Wood Lake Community Center

  88 2nd Ave W, Wood Lake, MN 56297

  Help here

  • Community center rentalResidents can reserve rooms for meetings, parties, and other gatherings.Apply online
  • Lending libraryResidents can borrow books and puzzles from the lending library in the community center.
  Call 507-485-3476DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on woodlakemn.com

City of Wood Lake website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wood Lake

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

Job help near Wood Lake

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 Wood Lake. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  CareerForce in Marshall

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  19 miles away

  607 West Main Street, Third Floor, Marshall, MN 56258

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 507-476-4040DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 20, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerForce in Montevideo

  Also helps young people

  22 miles away

  202 North 1st Street, Suite 100, Montevideo, MN 56265

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm M-F

  Call 320-269-5561DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerForce in Willmar

  43 miles away

  2200 23rd Street North East, Suite 2040; Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services Building, Willmar, MN 56201-9423

  Hours: Mon thru Fri 8AM to 4:30PM phone and online services. Closed to the public Mondays and Fridays. Open to the public Tues, Wed and Thurs 9AM to 4:00PM Closed 12PM to 1PM Tues, Wed and Thurs 12pm-1pm.

  Call 320-441-6590DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 21, 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 Yellow Medicine County

Wood Lake is in Yellow Medicine County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Yellow Medicine County Family Services

  415 9th Ave, Suite 202, Granite Falls, MN 56241

  Help here

  • Social services and benefitsGet help with county social services and health care programs.
  • Child supportApply for help establishing, collecting, or enforcing child support.Read more
  Call 320-564-2211DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.ym.mn.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Countryside Public Health, Yellow Medicine County

  415 9th Ave, Suite 106, Granite Falls, MN 56241

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county public health office about local health services.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support, breastfeeding help, and food benefits to eligible families with young children.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 320-843-4546DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Yellow Medicine County District Court

  415 9th Avenue, Suite 201, Granite Falls, MN 56241

  Help here

  • Court services and self-help workstationGet court information and use the courthouse workstation to find legal information and court forms.
  Call 320-722-7002DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet information and connections to services for older adults and caregivers in the region.
  Call 507-387-1256Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Yellow Medicine County Veterans Service

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help connecting with veterans benefits and services for you and your family.
  Call 320-313-3037Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.ym.mn.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Yellow Medicine County Emergency Management

  415 9th Ave, Suite 103, Granite Falls, MN 56241

  Help here

  • Emergency alerts and preparednessSign up for county emergency alerts and find information to prepare for local hazards.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.ym.mn.gov

Everything in Yellow Medicine 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